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Villa scores twice, New York City FC tops Sounders 2-1

Published 1:30 am Saturday, June 17, 2017

By Associated Press

Villa scores twice, New York City FC tops Sounders 2-1
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Villa scores twice, New York City FC tops Sounders 2-1
Sounders midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (10) is tripped up by New York City FC defender Rodney Wallace (23) during the first half of an MLS match on June 17, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Associated Press

David Villa didn’t let the rain bother him Saturday, scoring twice in leading New York City FC past Seattle 2-1. 

The star striker from Spain scored his 50th and 51st MLS career goals in the second half.

Seattle took a 1-0 lead in the 40th minute on a goal by Cristian Roldan. He got free after the ball was deflected and made his way through the water-clogged Yankee Stadium turf to score.

But Villa tied it with a penalty kick in the 52nd. And 25 minutes later, he volleyed home Jack Harrison’s cross.

The hosts are 8-5-3 for 27 points in the Eastern Division. Defending MLS champion Seattle is 5-7-4 for 19 points in the Western Division.

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