Major League Soccer Regular Season - 16
Columbus Crew 1 - 2 FT New York City FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
N. Mercau 28'
T. Gray 40'
HT
↓ M. Jones ↑Talles Magno 55'
↓ B. Traore ↑H. Wolf 55'
57' J. Thiare
60' M. Arfsten
63' ↓ T. Karumanchi ↑H. Picard
64' ↓ M. Amundsen ↑S. Moreira
A. Ojeda (Talles Magno) 70'
74' ↓ S. Bangoura ↑D. Chambost
75' ↓ J. Thiare ↑D. Gazdag
↓ J. Shore ↑K. Pierre 77'
82' T. Habroune
↓ N. Cavallo ↑M. Carrizo 83'
83' ↓ N. Akhundzade ↑C. Adams
90'+3 D. Gazdag
J. Sands 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Columbus Crew
Goalkeepers
Patrick Schulte 
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
54
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Mohamed Farsi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Sean Zawadzki
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
80
Passes
6
Duels
Rudy Camacho
MAGNET
112
Activity
112
Activity
105
Passes
7
Duels
Malte Amundsen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Midfielders
Nariman Akhundzade
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Tarun Karumanchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Sekou Tidiany Bangoura 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Maximilian Arfsten 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Forwards
Taha Habroune
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
47
Passes
14
Duels
Jamal Thiaré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Nicholas Hagen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Steven Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cesar Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Owen Presthus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Chambost
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Picard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amar Sejdic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dániel Gazdag 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.3
Rating
Chase Adams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
Matthew Freese
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tayvon Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Martins
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.2
Rating
James Sands
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Cavallo
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Midfielders
Jonathan Shore
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Agustin Ojeda 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Nicolás Fernández
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Andrés Perea 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
8
Duels Won
73%
Win %
Malachi Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Forwards
Bénie Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
BENCH
Tomás Romero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mitja Ilenič
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Murray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Máximo Carrizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Pierre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnau Farnos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hannes Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Talles Magno 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
42
Minutes
7
Rating
Seymour Garfield-Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 0 | New York City FC | US Open Cup | ScottsMiracle-Gro Field |
| 05/10/2026 | New York City FC | 3 - 0 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 09/17/2025 | New York City FC | 3 - 2 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 03/22/2025 | Columbus Crew | 0 - 0 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 08/31/2024 | Columbus Crew | 4 - 2 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 08/17/2024 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) | New York City FC | Leagues Cup | Lower.com Field |
| 06/14/2024 | New York City FC | 2 - 3 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 07/08/2023 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 06/17/2023 | New York City FC | 1 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 08/06/2022 | Columbus Crew | 3 - 2 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
05/20/2026
05/10/2026
09/17/2025
03/22/2025
08/31/2024
08/17/2024
06/14/2024
07/08/2023
06/17/2023
08/06/2022
Columbus Crew Win
New York City FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: -14
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -11
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 | 35 | 14 | +21 | |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 38 | 45 | 32 | +13 | |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 17 | 30 | 28 | 21 | +7 | |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 29 | 32 | 23 | +9 | |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 | 31 | 24 | +7 | |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 | 45 | 44 | +1 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | 18 | 25 | 29 | 27 | +2 | |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 | 29 | 39 | -10 | |
| 9 | DC United | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | -3 | |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 | 30 | 47 | -17 | |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28 | -2 | |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 | 24 | 32 | -8 | |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 | 25 | 33 | -8 | |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 18 | 16 | 24 | 35 | -11 | |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 | 19 | 33 | -14 |
P: 18 GD: +21
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
New York City FC Execute Perfect Gameplan to Stun Columbus
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. An away masterclass in efficiency saw the visitors punish a wasteful home side to claim a vital three points on the road.
Setting the Tempo at Lower.com Field
The match began with a clear tactical pattern as Columbus Crew controlled possession, holding 59% of the ball. Operating in front of their home supporters at Lower.com Field, the hosts dictated the early rhythm and carefully built from the back. However, a high Intensity rating tells the story of a sudden momentum shift. Against the run of play, New York City FC earned a crucial penalty in the 28th minute. N. Mercau took the responsibility and expertly dispatched the spot-kick to silence the home crowd. Forced to chase the game, the Crew leaned heavily on Taha Habroune. The dynamic attacker delivered two key passes and tried to break down a resolute defensive block, but the final product remained frustratingly elusive before the halftime whistle.
The Decisive Counter-Punch
After the interval, the Balance of the match shifted into a tense standoff. Columbus committed more bodies forward in search of an equalizer, leaving vast spaces behind their defensive line. Recognizing the tactical vulnerability, the visitors turned to their bench and brought on Talles Magno just ten minutes into the second half. That substitution proved to be a masterstroke. In the 70th minute, Magno orchestrated a rapid transitional attack, slipping a precise pass to A. Ojeda. The midfielder applied a clinical finish to double the advantage. This sequence highlighted the away side's ruthlessness, effectively turning their modest 41% possession and 1.41 expected goals into a commanding lead, while punishing the hosts for their lack of defensive awareness in transition.
Late Drama and Table Implications
With the Upset Factor playing a massive role—given the 22% probability gap favoring the home side before kickoff—Columbus desperately tried to salvage something from the wreckage. They peppered the away goal, ultimately recording 11 total shots, but struggled with accuracy. A glimmer of hope arrived in the dying moments when substitute D. Gazdag won and converted a 90th-minute penalty. Despite adding extra time tension, the comeback fell short. The Stakes for this regular season encounter were clearly visible at the final whistle. The visitors leapfrog to 14 points, while the Crew remain stuck on 12 points, forced to reflect on a night where territorial dominance failed to translate into tangible rewards.
Key Questions
How did substitute Nicolás Fernández change the game?
While Fernández actually started the match, his clinical 28th-minute penalty opened the scoring and completely shifted the tactical momentum in favor of the visitors.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mid-Table Scrap Promises Modest Thrills
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. With both sides mired in midfield obscurity and struggling for consistent rhythm, this clash feels like an entirely optional viewing experience.
The Setup
Columbus Crew enter this July 22 clash sitting 10th in the table, nursing a dire run of Form that has yielded three consecutive defeats (WDLLL). New York City FC sit slightly higher in 8th place on 19 points, boasting a slightly better but erratic record this season. A rock-bottom Stakes rating reflects the lack of immediate jeopardy or top-tier consequences in this matchup. Furthermore, a poor Balance score points to a potentially disjointed affair at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Neither side has looked completely convincing over the past month, making this a tough sell for anyone but the most hardcore supporters.
Key Battle
The matchup between Hugo Picard and Hannes Wolf is the one flickering light in this fixture. Picard has been a bright spark trying to ignite the hosts' stalling attack, but Wolf's sky-high Stars rating is currently driving NYCFC's midfield threat and supplying vital creativity.
Our Prediction
Home advantage makes Columbus Crew the narrow favourites on paper, but their leaky defence (23 goals conceded) will inevitably cost them. Expect a fragmented 1-1 draw where moments of individual quality mask an overall lack of collective cohesion.