Overview
- New York City FC beat the Columbus Crew 2-1 with Nicolás Fernández converting a 28th-minute penalty and Agustín Ojeda scoring in the 70th minute.
- The opening penalty was awarded after Ojeda was fouled by Max Arfsten and the Crew's only goal came in stoppage time when Dániel Gazdag converted a late penalty.
- Talles Magno, who entered in the 55th minute, supplied the pass that led to Ojeda's goal and provided a decisive attacking spark off the bench.
- NYCFC managed the win despite listing nine players out with leg injuries and goalkeeper Matt Freese making three saves while Patrick Schulte also recorded three saves for Columbus.
- The result is an early post-World Cup test of form and depth for both teams as Columbus adjusts to Diego Rossi's July move to Monterrey and NYCFC prepares to host Chicago on Saturday.