NYCFC Triumphs Over FC Cincinnati to Set Up Decisive Playoff Match

New York City FC evens the series with a 3-1 victory, forcing a final showdown in Cincinnati.

Alonso Martínez and Thiago Martins scored first-half goals, giving NYCFC an early lead.
Santiago Rodríguez secured the win with a penalty kick in the seventh minute of stoppage time.
NYCFC's victory ties the best-of-three series, with the final match scheduled in Cincinnati.
Rookie Luca Orellano scored for Cincinnati, narrowing the gap in the 65th minute.
Goalkeeper Matt Freese made four crucial saves for NYCFC, while Roman Celentano managed one for Cincinnati.