The best thing that happened in 2024 was that Alonso Martínez eventually became the starting striker for New York City FC, especially once it was realized that Mounsef Bakrar was sadly not the answer. So, the Costa Rican took the job and never looked back. He was fantastic for the Pigeons, especially in 2025, which is why he was named the team's MVP.
Martínez scored 21 goals overall, scoring 17 in the regular season. His year ended slightly earlier than fans would have liked since he tore his ACL during international duty with Costa Rica.