🚨 NYCFC collect crucial win over Cincinnati; Galaxy look to earn first win
🚨 NYCFC collect crucial win over Cincinnati; Galaxy look to earn first win
We have just two matches on this Sunday in MLS, as the action shifts to New York City and Kansas City.
Here is what has gone down so far.
NYCFC make statement in win over Cincinnati
Scorers: Fernández 9'
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NYCFC made a major statement in the Eastern Conference with a win over Supporters Shield chasing FC Cincinnati.
The hosts needed just a lone goal from Julián Fernández in the opening 10 minutes to see out the result, and what a goal it was.
While they needed some big Matt Freese saves in the dying embers of the affair, Pascal Jansen's side did hold on and collect a massive victory to climb back into the playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.
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