Reigning MLS MVP David Villa scored one of the greatest goals of his long and storied career in New York City FC’s 2-0 win over Philadelphia Union on Friday night.
The 53.5 yard volley, the furthest-out a goal has been scored in MLS since data sets have been kept by ESPN, was scored in the 90th minute to clinch NYCFC’s first road win of 2017.
Under pressure from two Philadelphia defenders, David found himself a yard of space before unleashing a miracle strike which arced over Andre Blake’s head and nestled into the net.
It was a strike worthy of winning any game but David explains that he only tried the shot because he was tired at that late stage of the game.