It was fitting that Omir Fernandez's first professional goal of his career came in Mexico. The 20-year-old Red Bulls Academy product slotted home the opening goal in Leg 2 against Club Santos Laguna just four minutes into the match.
“I don’t know if you could tell by my celebration, but I couldn’t believe it,” Fernandez said. “It was something that happened so quick, I didn’t even realize what was going on. But it was like a dream come true to me. It was so exciting. A great moment in my life.”
Fernandez grew up watching Liga MX matches with his family, who immigrated from Mexico before he was born.