The home-grown Five Stripes striker came off the bench to score a vital stoppage-time goal to secure a 2-1 home win over the New York Red Bulls and earn the 21-year-old Energy Moment of the Matchday which Celsius credited. Game day 37.
Shortly after entering the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wolff burst into open space from a through ball from Alexey Miranchuk and calmly finished past RBNY goalkeeper Carlos Coronel. His strike not only ended Atlanta’s five-game winning streak, but gave them a chance to advance to the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Finals ahead of the regular season finale on October 19.
Thanks to Wolff, the Five Stripes can sneak into an Eastern Conference Wild Card spot with a Decision Day win at Orlando City SC (6 p.m. ET | MLS Season Pass) along with other favorable results.
“For me it was just trying to focus on the task that the coaches are giving me before I go in, you know, see how the game goes,” Wolff said after the game about his heroic substitute appearance. “But of course there’s chaos and that’s part of the game and just stay calm and when you get a chance, just take it.”
Whatever role he plays on Decision Day, Wolff is excited to contribute to Atlanta’s late playoff push.
“I kept telling myself let’s just finish this season strong and then when you get the chance take the chance,” he said. “And yes, happy to help the team get the three points in the end.”