Overview

• Hannes Wolf scored the decisive goal in the 71st minute, just two minutes after Orlando's Luis Muriel had equalized, showcasing NYCFC's resilience.
• Alonso Martínez opened the scoring in the 59th minute, netting his second goal of the season off a rebound from a Maxi Moralez shot that hit the post.
• NYCFC played the final minutes with 10 men after Kevin O'Toole received a second yellow card in the 87th minute, but held on to secure the victory.
• The match marked NYCFC's first win under new head coach Pascal Jansen and came during celebrations for the club's 10th anniversary, which included appearances by alumni like Andrea Pirlo.
• Orlando City's goalkeeper Pedro Gallese made six saves but struggled to contain NYCFC's 13 shots, while Orlando's attack, which had been prolific in earlier matches, managed only one goal.