In a matchup that featured the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, four goals and Ezequiel Barco’s debut in front of more than 45,000 people, it would take something incredible to stand out.
And that’s what Alex Ring delivered. Ring scored his first goal for New York City FC Sunday night, a 73rd-minute stunner to equalize for a 2-2 draw with Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. David Villa’s work for the assist impressed as well, and Ring rewarded that hustle with a jaw-dropper that kept NYCFC unbeaten and No. 1 in the league. Watch a replay of the goal below.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME, ALEX RING? #ATLvNYC https://t.co/JAf33RRIrE
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 15, 2018
A LASER.
BAR DOWN.
HIS FIRST FOR #NYCFC 💪💪💪 pic.twitter.com/95xTB0NBAn
— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) April 15, 2018
Take a look at some social media reactions to Ring’s strike:
https://twitter.com/markbooth_nycfc/status/985663885322719232
GOLAZO!! Alex Ring with the beautiful blast from 25 yards out. Wow, off the underside of the bar, gave Brad Guzan NO chance. Great work by David Villa on the buildup before that beauty. 2-2 in Atlanta, 74th minute. #GameOn
— Ives Galarcep (@SoccerByIves) April 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/TheRealArturK/status/985664166198480901
THIS GAME IS GOING TO GIVE US A HEART ATTACK. What a blast from Alex Ring! #ATLvNYC
— The Cooligans (@SoccerCooligans) April 15, 2018
(Sung to Yellow Submarine)…."We all dream of a team of Alex Rings, a team of Alex Rings, a team of Alex Rings…..We all dream of a team of Alex Rings!" #NYCFC pic.twitter.com/UjHHj8Y1DG
— The Pigeon (@NYCFCPigeon) April 16, 2018
Goal of the week??
I’d say so!
Hello Alex Ring! #NYCFC #ATLvNYC https://t.co/pSui11Gnbl— Roberto Abramowitz (@RobAbramowitz) April 16, 2018
Alex Ring – 🚀#NYCFC pic.twitter.com/vkjWorBoVZ
— ⚽️ (@NoChillsTim) April 15, 2018
The best MLS game and the best goal this week of course Alex Ring #NYCFC
— oscar paz (@pacha1419) April 16, 2018
BAR DOWN LONG SHOT LASER FROM ALEX RING OH MY! #NYCFC pic.twitter.com/3vmQLnIJQb
— Kyle Mastoloni (@KMastoloni) April 15, 2018
The one goal to rule them all #AlexanderRing #nycfc
— Joel Posligua (@JoelPosligua) April 16, 2018