There were victories for both NYCFC players involved in World Cup qualifying action on Friday.
The final Hexagonal section of CONCACAF qualifying kicked off across the continent and Ronald Matarrita made headlines with his role in the Port of Spain.
The NYCFC defender got on the scoresheet with a late goal which sealed Costa Rica’s 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago.
Cristian Bolanos opened the scoring in the 65th minute before he laid on the match-clinching second for Matarrita to give his country a perfect start on the road to Russia.
Costa Rica are next in action against USA on Tuesday night.