New York City FC's Hannes Wolf has been named MLS Player of the Matchday after scoring his first MLS hat trick in a 3-0 win over the Columbus Crew at Yankee Stadium. Wolf's hat trick helped the club end a seven-match winless streak. The Austrian midfielder's goals were a significant factor in the comprehensive victory. Hannes Wolf has 37 regular-season goal contributions, which is seventh all-time in New York City FC's history. He joined the club ahead of the 2024 campaign from German Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach. This is the first time Wolf has been named MLS Player of the Matchday. Wolf and New York City FC will face Charlotte FC on Wednesday before the next chapter of the Hudson River Derby against RBNY on Saturday. The MLS Player of the Matchday is selected each matchday of the regular season through both media and fan voting. A panel of journalists from the North American Soccer Reporters comprises 75 percent of the vote, while an Instagram fan vote represents the remaining 25 percent of voting. New York City FC's win over Columbus Crew was a significant turnaround for the club. The team will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. Hannes Wolf's performance was a key factor in the win, and he will be looking to continue this form in the future. New York City FC's fans will be hoping for more of the same from their team in the upcoming Hudson River Derby.