- Talles Magno (17')
- Santiago Rodríguez (37')
- Thiago (88')
- Christian Benteke (46')
- Steve Birnbaum (90')
Quick start helps NYCFC post 3-2 victory over D.C. United
NEW YORK -- — Talles Magno and Santiago Rodríguez scored first-half goals and New York City FC never trailed in a 3-2 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night at Yankee Stadium.
NYCFC (2-1-1) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute on a goal by Magno, his first of the season. Braian Cufré and Keaton Parks picked up assists on the score.
NYCFC took a 2-0 lead into halftime after Rodríguez took a pass from Gabriel Pereira and found the net in the 37th minute.
Christian Benteke pulled DC United (1-2-1) within a score when he scored in the first minute of the second half. Thiago Andrade upped the NYCFC lead to 3-1 in the 88th minute with an assist from Rodríguez. Steven Birnbaum took a pass from Mateusz Klich and scored in the 90th minute for DC United to complete the scoring.
NYCFC outshot DC United 10-9 with a 6-4 edge in shots on goal.
Luis Barraza finished with two saves for NYCFC. Tyler Miller had three saves for DC United.
D.C. United has gone 2-12-1 in its last 15 road matches dating to last season and falls to 0-6-2 all-time at Yankee Stadium. United did post a 2-1 win over NYCFC last season at Red Bull Arena. NYCFC handed United its worst defeat, 6-0, in its last visit to Yankee Stadium in 2021.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mark Allatin
MLS Standings
Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Inter Miami CF | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +14 | 24 |
FC Cincinnati | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 21 |
Toronto FC | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 19 |
New York Red Bulls | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
Columbus Crew | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | +3 | 15 |
Charlotte FC | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 14 |
New York City FC | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 14 |
Philadelphia Union | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 14 |
D.C. United | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 14 |
Atlanta United FC | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 12 |
CF Montréal | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 12 |
Nashville SC | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
Chicago Fire FC | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -8 | 10 |
Orlando City SC | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 9 |
New England Revolution | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -11 | 7 |