The final time New York Metropolis FC scored 5 objectives in a match at Yankee Stadium, Talles Magno was nonetheless a member of the squad — albeit nearing an unceremonious finish.
The date was Could 31, 2024.
Practically two years since that match and Magno being loaned to Corinthians in his native Brazil, the footballer was again in an NYCFC jersey within the Bronx because the membership bullied Orlando Metropolis SC in a 5-0 rout within the house opener Saturday.
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After subbing into the match within the 62nd minute, Magno practically scored NYCFC’s sixth aim of the afternoon when midfielder Aiden O’Neill despatched him a lead cross that he was capable of get a contact on after which get by the Orlando keeper.
The play was known as offside, however the second of brilliance was a style of the potential Magno nonetheless has.
Saturday’s win was essentially the most he’s been on the pitch this season, taking part in 29 minutes after coping with an undisclosed damage throughout preseason that restricted him to a handful of minutes within the first two matches of 2026.
Talles Magno (11) fights for management throughout NYCFC’s 5-0 win over Orlando Metropolis on March 7, 2026. Imagn Photos
“Talles is making his steps. His bodily situation isn’t prepared sufficient to play 90 minutes,” NYCFC coach Pascal Jansen mentioned, suggesting Magno will log extra minutes when his health permits. “In the present day was a great instance of that and that is the way in which we’ve got to make him extra strong and get him again in his finest form to be the most effective model that we will use for the crew.”
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Magno is again in New York with a bit extra optimism than when he left, with Jansen and new sporting director Todd Dunivant now on the helm.
“I’m nonetheless attending to know all people. It’s my first time I’m assembly all people, however from what I see, it’s loads higher for me,” Magno informed The Publish. “We’re going to work loads higher. We’re going to coach loads higher and we’re actually trying ahead to what we will do on the sector.”
Magno’s uncooked expertise is difficult to query, and after initially becoming a member of NYCFC in 2021, the Brazilian has proven flashes of the ability he possesses.
He was a part of the 2021 MLS Cup-winning roster and had a breakout season in 2022, recording 11 objectives and eight assists throughout all competitions.
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Nonetheless, the next 12 months, Magno was requested to play the striker position and through a down season had simply 4 objectives in 30 MLS matches earlier than coping with a knee damage and unhappiness with the way in which he was getting used in the course of the 2024 marketing campaign.
He was in the end loaned out to Corinthians throughout that summer season, the place he spent the following 12 months and a half, recording 9 objectives in 67 matches throughout all competitions.
Even with the change in management at NYCFC, Magno’s return was a little bit of a shock.
He has earned reward from Jansen and Dunivant since he returned, with the sporting director mentioning his willingness to play no matter position Jansen wants.
Keaton Parks celebrates after scoring a aim throughout NYCFC’s March 7 win. IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters Join
“Whether or not that’s in coaching, whether or not it’s how he’s going to play the No. 9 position, he’s stepped up,” Dunivant informed The Publish.
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“I’m snug taking part in striker, I’m snug taking part in winger, each positions for me are snug,” Magno mentioned. “I feel I really feel extra snug on the No. 9. I must adapt somewhat bit. Operating is completely different. It’s simply element for my efficiency.”
New York Metropolis FC’s offense exploded with objectives from Keaton Parks, who recorded two, Agustín Ojeda, Nicolás Fernández Mercau and Maxi Moralez.
Ojeda scored the primary aim of the sport within the twenty first minute and Fernández Mercau doubled that lead with a aim within the forty second minute.
Moralez gave NYCFC a 3-0 benefit earlier than the half ended and Parks scored his two within the first 10 minutes of the second half.
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The robust displaying included NYCFC dominating possession with 68 % and outshooting Orlando 13-4.
NYCFC stays undefeated this season and has gained back-to-back contests after taking part in to a 1-1 draw in opposition to the LA Galaxy within the first recreation of the season.