Overview
- Nicolás Fernández scored in the 22nd and 45th minutes, converting the second from a free kick to reach four goals this season.
- Darren Yapi cut the deficit in first-half stoppage time on a finish set up by Rafael Navarro for Colorado.
- Talles Magno secured the result in the 86th minute with his first goal of the year off a through ball from Maxi Moralez.
- With starter Zack Steffen sidelined by a shoulder injury, Rapids backup Nico Hansen made five saves as Matt Freese recorded one for NYCFC.
- Colorado held 58.1% possession, but NYCFC led 12-9 in shots and 8-2 on target after routing Orlando 5-0 in its previous home match.