Forward Angelo Rodriguez’s brace in last week’s 2-1 win over NYCFC not only saw him at last uncorking some of the goal-scoring that fans have been waiting for since he joined the team, but also showcased his instincts and patience as a player. At first blush, his second goal might look like a bit of luck as he jumped on a poor pass by defender Ben Sweat back to goalkeeper Sean Johnson and practically walked the ball in in the 35th minute.
But if you back the tape up and follow Rodriguez from the beginning of the game, you’ll see that the goal was actually the result of a concerted strategy based on what Rodriguez saw as the game was unfolding.