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Alhassan Yusuf makes MLS history in New England Revolution’s 3-0 win

Alhassan Yusuf scored all three goals as New England Revolution beat D.C. United 3-0, becoming the club’s first regular-season hat-trick scorer since 2017.

Alhassan Yusuf scored three times as New England Revolution defeated D.C. United 3-0 in Major League Soccer, delivering a landmark performance for the club and a major moment in his own career.

The Nigeria midfielder’s hat-trick made him the first New England player to score three goals in a regular-season match since 2017. His goals accounted for the entire margin of victory and gave the Revolution a clear result against D.C. United.

Yusuf’s display combined his midfield role with decisive finishing in front of goal. The performance stood out because he did not merely contribute to the win; he produced every Revolution goal in the match.

The outing has strengthened Yusuf’s profile with the Super Eagles as the next international windows approach. His form for New England provides another significant moment in his case for continued involvement with Nigeria’s national team.

The hat-trick has also attracted broad attention from American media, adding to the significance of the result beyond the match itself. Yusuf’s three-goal contribution placed him at the centre of coverage surrounding New England’s victory.

For the Revolution, the 3-0 scoreline was built entirely around one player’s finishing. For Yusuf, it was a record-setting appearance that connected his club form in MLS with his international ambitions for the Super Eagles.

Source: Sports247 Nigeria