New York City to host Red Bulls in Eastern Conference Semifinal at Citi Field
Attendance will be capped at 22,500 as stadium is being prepared to close for the winter; tickets are on sale now.
MLS Cup Playoffs
New York City vs Cincinnati player ratings
Matt Freese earned the highest score in the history of these reader-generated player ratings for his performance in Game 3 in Cincinnati, and the entire New York City FC backline got high marks for a first clean sheet kept since July.
New York City FC beat odds, advance to Eastern Conference Semifinal
NYCFC did just enough to hold Cincinnati scoreless at TQL Stadium, then prevailed in a nutty 18-attempt penalty shootout to win the best-of-three playoff series.
Episode 12: Bring on the biggest-ever Hudson River Derby
A special episode recorded immediately following New York City FC's penalty shootout triumph over FC Cincinnati. Relive the drama of the messy draw-turned-win in Ohio and begin to get ready for the highest-stakes match against the Red Bulls in NYCFC's history.
Instant Reaction: Unlikely defenders help NYCFC vanquish Cincinnati
New York City FC got two straight huge performances from two somewhat unlikely defensive contributors, Mitja Ilenič and Justin Haak, to help pull off a playoff upset in Round One.
FC Cincinnati 0 (5) - 0 (6) New York City FC: Rate the players
NYCFC bested Cincinnati in an 18-kick penalty shootout to win the Round One best-of-three series and earn a spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they'll host the New York Red Bulls.
Round One Game Day Hub: NYCFC vs Cincinnati in Ohio
It's a do-or-die matchup as New York City FC and FC Cincinnati face off in Game 3 at TQL Stadium.
NYCFC need Maxi Moralez to be playoff difference-maker
New York City FC needs the 37-year-old playmaker to step up once again if they want to win Game 3 against FC Cincinnati and continue their run in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Stop this man
The single most important thing New York City FC can do to beat FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium for the first time since 2021? Contain Luciano Acosta.
New York City vs Cincinnati player ratings
Playoff wins make for positive player ratings, as four NYCFC players were rated above 8.0 and head coach Nick Cushing got one of his best grades this season.
New York City FC win in Queens, force Game 3 vs FC Cincinnati
NYCFC will now play the decisive Round One matchup after limiting FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta to one of his most "meh" performances of the year.
NYCFC rise to the occasion to stave off elimination
A huge improvement was needed for New York City FC to keep the season alive and they got it in their Game 2 win. Now they’ll try to make history by becoming the first road team to win a Game 3 in MLS's best-of-three playoff round.
New York City FC 3-1 FC Cincinnati: Rate the players
NYCFC emerged victorious from their must-win playoff game vs. FC Cincinnati at Citi Field behind goals from Alonso Martínez, Thiago Martins, and Santiago Rodríguez.
Round One Game Day Hub: NYCFC vs Cincinnati in Queens
The MLS Cup Playoffs return to the Five Boroughs for New York City's do-or-die matchup against FC Cincinnati: Here's what you need to know.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about FC Cincinnati
We learn why Cincy are clicking, why the pitch dimensions at Citi Field are a concern, and why Obinna Nwobodo making or missing the Starting XI could determine the outcome.
New York City vs Cincinnati player ratings
The MLS Cup Playoffs began for New York City FC with a limp scoreless loss in Cincinnati, and your ratings were not too kind to the team's attacking players.