NYCFC saved by the post, Andrés Perea in draw with LAFC
LAFC took a lead but Andrés Perea headed home an equalizer for NYCFC, and a possible stoppage-time winner for Heung-Min Son instead hit the post, making it a 1-1 draw at Citi Field.
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Matthew Mangam, a Rutgers alum, is a Senior Writer for New York Soccer Journal.
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Scouting LAFC: 5 things to know about the Black and Gold
Heung-Min Son and Denis Bouanga make everything happen for LAFC’s attack, but the club’s role players haven’t chipped in as much as in years’ past and the backline has had its struggles, leading to something of a down season for the perennial Western Conference contenders.
Scouting Chicago: 5 things to know about the Fire
The early performances of Robert Lewandowski have been promising, the defense is getting healthier, and after recently snapping a six-match winless streak, it's now a question of how high the Fire can finish in the Eastern Conference.
NYCFC can't close out Atlanta, settles for disappointing draw
New York City FC had the lead twice but couldn't hold onto it either time, forced to settle for a 2-2 draw after Atlanta United equalized in the 74th minute at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Scouting Atlanta United: 5 things to know about The Five Stripes
Atlanta is in 14th place in the Eastern Conference, but Swiss World Cup veteran Breel Embolo is now in the mix at striker, and coach Tata Martino has unearthed some promising young contributors even during a down season.
Bénie Traoré off to historically slow start for a NYCFC Designated Player
The 23-year-old arrived with high expectations but he's struggled and has fallen out of the starting lineup, with Traoré's single goal lagging behind what the club got from past attacking Designated Player signings through their early time in MLS.
NYCFC drops derby to Red Bulls after miscue, missed chances
Julian Hall scored a 57th-minute goal for Red Bull New York following an errant back pass by James Sands, enough for the Red Bulls to win 1-0 at Yankee Stadium and climb over NYCFC in the Eastern Conference table with eight games to play.
Playoff implications raise the stakes for the next Hudson River Derby
Just two points separates New York City FC in eighth place and Red Bully New York in 10th in the MLS Eastern Conference, making this one of the more consequential Hudson River Derby matches in recent memory.
Scouting the Red Bulls: 5 things to know before the 35th Hudson River Derby
Red Bull New York struggled since the World Cup break ended but snapped a six-match winless streak last time out, though they're still waiting for striker Julian Hall to end his goal drought, and still looking for more defensive stability and consistency.
NYCFC snaps lengthy winless streak with away win over Real Salt Lake
The seven-game winless streak in MLS play ended with an away win, as NYCFC saw out a much-needed multi-goal shutout victory and even got Alonso Martínez back on the field for the first time since his ACL injury last November.
Scouting Real Salt Lake: 5 things to know before NYCFC hits Utah
RSL hasn't won any of its last 10 regular season matches, Diego Luna hasn't been at his best, but even in a down year, the club remains tough to beat at elevation at America First Field.
Scouting New England: 5 things to know before NYCFC returns to Queens
The Revs picked up Dániel Gazdag and Joshua Wynder since last facing NYCFC, but starting striker Dor Turgeman and speedy youngster Peyton Miller could hold the key to their success at Citi Field.
Scouting Nashville SC: 5 things to know about the MLS leaders
Ben Wright of SixOneFive Soccer on Nashville's chase for the single season MLS points record, Brian Schwake's emergence at keeper, new signing Elias Saad's fit in the attack.
Scouting Toronto FC: 5 things to know before NYCFC visits the Reds
Toronto is in good form and in touching distance of a playoff spot, and it's in part because of Josh Sargent, who John Molinaro of TFC Republic says will be the X-factor when New York City FC plays TFC at BMO Field.
Scouting New England: 5 things to know about the Revs
What first-year coach Marko Mitrović did to turn around New England, how NYCFC alum Jack Harrison is adapting since joining this summer, and why the Revs need more from their strikers.
NYCFC concedes stoppage-time winner, extends losing streak
New York City FC fell behind early, grabbed a classy equalizer from Luighi, then couldn't solve Cincinnati keeper Roman Celentano and let Evander beat them with a stoppage-time goal to make it four consecutive losses.