Alan Velasco marked his FC Dallas debut with an 87th minute purpose to seal the team’s 2-zero victory over Nashville SC on Saturday at Toyota Stadium.
The offseason addition made the run from his very own 1/2 earlier than beating Nashville defenders to attain the right facet of the field and strike the ball into the alternative nook. Goalkeeper Joe Willis made the dive, however there has been no stopping Velasco’s aim.
The participant earned praise from teammates and head coach Nico Estevez, as he became recognized as the precise acquisition.
"What he confirmed on the field is what we have been seeking out. For that purpose, it's why we made the investment on him. We had been preventing to get him because he is a absolutely appropriate player," Estevez said.
"I suppose it’s additionally the way we play that allows him build some self assurance because he will continually have some confidence to do his matters. We are very pleased with what he did and we can preserve assisting him attain his complete ability."
Homegrown midfielder Brandon Servania added: "He had a honestly high-quality debut. What extra are you able to ask for? He got here off the bench and gave us a spark, got us a intention, and gave me an help.
"I’m looking ahead to gaining a few greater chemistry with him and he showed what he can do tonight. He’s a clearly appropriate participant and optimistically he can construct on that."
Velasco celebrated his overall performance and the victory with the aid of claiming the goal has been his preferred thus far.
"I scored a similar purpose as opposed to Colon in Argentina, I started all the way from half area and turned into capable of rating. I assume that one became my second favored purpose and this one is my new favourite one.”
The participant joined Dallas as a Young Designated Player from Independiente, signing for a membership-record charge. He recorded 10 dreams and 10 assists in seventy one all-competition appearances for the Argentinian side earlier than becoming a member of Major League Soccer.
