Major League Soccer Regular Season - 13
New York City FC 3 - 0 FT Columbus Crew
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' H. Wolf (A. Ojeda)
16' H. Wolf (N. Mercau)
HT
T. Habroune 63'
66' H. Wolf (N. Mercau)
↓ A. Gomes ↑S. Bangoura 68'
↓ A. Herrera ↑M. Farsi 68'
↓ T. Habroune ↑D. Gazdag 68'
↓ D. Chambost ↑A. Sejdic 79'
↓ H. Picard ↑N. Akhundzade 79'
85' ↓ H. Wolf ↑M. Jones
85' ↓ K. Parks ↑J. Shore
88' ↓ A. Ojeda ↑A. Farnos
90'+1 ↓ M. Moralez ↑M. Carrizo
90'+2 ↓ N. Mercau ↑S. Reid
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
Matthew Freese 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tayvon Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Martins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raul Gustavo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Nico Cavallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Keaton Parks
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Kai Trewin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustin Ojeda 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Maxi Moralez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Hannes Wolf 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
3
On Target
9.3
Rating
Forwards
Nicolás Fernández 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Gregory Ranjitsingh 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tomás Romero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Strahinja Tanasijević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Máximo Carrizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Pierre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Shore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnau Farnos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malachi Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seymour Garfield-Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Columbus Crew
Goalkeepers
Patrick Schulte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Steven Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rudy Camacho 
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
92
Passes
11
Duels
Sean Zawadzki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andres Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
68
Entry
Midfielders
Maximilian Arfsten
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
André Gomes
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
60
Passes
10
Duels
Dylan Chambost
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Hugo Picard
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Diego Rossi
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
43
Passes
7
Duels
Taha Habroune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Nicholas Hagen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yevhen Cheberko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cesar Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Farsi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Amar Sejdic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sekou Tidiany Bangoura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dániel Gazdag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chase Adams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nariman Akhundzade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 05/14/2022 | New York City FC | 2 - 0 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 07/30/2021 | New York City FC | 4 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
09/17/2025
03/22/2025
08/31/2024
08/17/2024
06/14/2024
07/08/2023
06/17/2023
08/06/2022
05/14/2022
07/30/2021
New York City FC Win
Columbus Crew Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +13
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -11
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +20
P: 15 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -21
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Wolf's Hat-Trick Masterclass Sinks Columbus Crew
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. New York City FC surrendered possession but rode a clinical Hannes Wolf hat-trick to dismantle Columbus Crew and secure a vital regular-season victory at Yankee Stadium.
Opening Act
Yankee Stadium set the stage for an intriguing regular-season clash, but it didn't take long for the script to flip. Columbus Crew came out looking to dictate play on the road, eventually controlling possession with 58% of the ball. However, New York City FC had a clear blueprint for the game. The Balance shifted violently in the 12th minute. A rapid attacking transition saw A. Ojeda carve out space and deliver a pristine pass to H. Wolf, who clinically smashed home the early opener. This wasn't just a goal; it was a statement that completely derailed the visitors' game plan. Despite completing hundreds of accurate passes, Columbus looked vulnerable every time they lost the ball in the middle of the park.
The Pivot
If the first goal was a warning, the second was an absolute knockout blow. Just four minutes later, the Intensity of NYCFC's transition offense overwhelmed the Crew once again. N. Mercau turned provider, threading a perfect ball for Wolf to double the advantage in the 16th minute. Columbus Crew desperately tried to claw their way back into the contest. They applied serious set-piece pressure, earning eight corners and firing off 11 total shots. Yet, their offense lacked the final killer instinct, managing only two shots on target. The visitors camped out in the attacking half, but New York's defensive block held firm, frustrating the Crew and setting up traps for rapid counter-attacks as the first half concluded.
Resolution
The second half saw Columbus pushing higher up the field, taking risks to salvage the game. But their high line was punished in the 66th minute. Mercau and Wolf connected once more, with the Austrian midfielder sealing a magnificent hat-trick—a rare and spectacular feat in this league. The low Upset Factor reflects how comfortably NYCFC managed the remainder of the game. For a New York City FC side that had been struggling with a dismal run of form, the Stakes were high, and they delivered an emphatic response. They walk away with three crucial regular-season points, while Columbus Crew must figure out how their heavy possession resulted in zero goals and a heavy road defeat.
Key Questions
What made Hannes Wolf the Man of the Match?
Wolf was utterly lethal in the final third, scoring a brilliant hat-trick from minimal chances to completely dismantle the Columbus defense.
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.
Defensive Chaos Beckons in the Bronx
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 36/100. While this mid-table clash lacks immediate consequence, atrocious defending from both sides guarantees an entertaining, high-scoring spectacle.
The Setup
May 10, 2026, brings Columbus Crew to Yankee Stadium to face a flailing New York City FC. Our metrics show a low Stakes rating, unsurprising for two teams deadlocked on 12 points in the middle of the MLS pack. What this matchup lacks in top-tier significance, it makes up for with off-the-charts Balance. Neither side holds a clear advantage. The hosts are desperate to snap a miserable run of Form, having failed to win in their last five outings. Their woeful home record collides with a visiting Columbus side that has found slightly better rhythm. Expect a shootout, simply because neither defense can keep the back door shut.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on Nicolás Fernández trying to exploit spaces left by the Columbus midfield. He faces a direct creative duel with Diego Rossi, who pulls the strings for the visitors. Whichever playmaker dictates the tempo will likely tip this evenly matched contest.
Our Prediction
We expect a chaotic, high-scoring draw. New York City FC's frailties at the back will invite Columbus forward, but the hosts have enough firepower to strike back. A wide-open game feels inevitable.