With Atlanta United’s campaign hanging by a thread, Tyler Wolff provided a lifeline to the team.
Wolff left the bench to score a crucial stoppage-time goal that gave Atlanta a 2-1 home win over the New York Red Bulls. This earned him Energy Moment of the Matchday honours for Matchday 37, which is presented by Celsius.
Shortly after he stepped on the pitch, Wolff ran into the open space chasing a ball from Alexey Miranchuk and calmly breezed by Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel. His strike ended United’s five-game skid, giving them a chance to qualify for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Thanks to Tyler, Atlanta can steal an Eastern Conference Wild Card spot with a Decision Day victory at Orlando City SC, including other good results they have.
“For me, it was just trying to focus on the task that the coaches are giving me before I go in, you know, kind of see how the game’s playing out,” Wolff said post-match of his heroic substitute appearance. “But obviously, chaos and it’s part of the game and just stay calm and when you get your chance, just take it.”
Whatever role Wolff plays on Decision Day, he is excited to be a contributor to his team’s late playoff qualification.
“I kept telling myself let’s just finish this season strong and then when you get your opportunity to take a chance,” he said. “And yeah, happy to help the team get the three points in the end.”
