The report says the forward, who has reportedly joined New Dorp from St. Joseph by-the-Sea, struck after Albion Subrahimovic’s effort was saved during a counter-attack. It was a timely finish in a match decided by fine margins.
Tax-Garcia described the welcome from his new teammates as a major part of the occasion and made no secret of his ambitions.
“Daqui para frente, quero tentar ser o artilheiro do time e ajudar a gente a ganhar tudo,” he said.
That confidence will appeal to Brett Melamed, particularly with New Dorp entering the campaign with a young squad. The coach reportedly praised Tax-Garcia’s aggression, attitude and willingness to absorb instructions.
“Fico feliz de tê-lo,” Melamed said.
While the debut goal grabbed attention, New Dorp’s clean sheet provided the platform for victory. The report credits goalkeeper Michael Bonadonna with five saves, while Geo Mejia-Cruz helped anchor the centre and Juan Rojas and Luca Tetaud worked on the flanks.
Melamed also praised the team’s collective response, saying: “Estamos crescendo e tentando competir em todos os jogos.” His message was clear: New Dorp must advance with purpose, remain aggressive and function as a unit.
The narrow scoreline also leaves room for improvement. The report says New Dorp created 13 shots but found the net only once, making sharper finishing an obvious target in training.
The next challenge will reportedly be against the Tottenville Pirates, the 2025 division champions, on September 14. That fixture should offer a stronger test of New Dorp’s defensive structure and Tax-Garcia’s ability to influence another important game.
For now, the new arrival has supplied the headline, while the team’s organisation has provided the encouragement.