Overview

• Jordan Morris opened the scoring in the 61st minute by heading in Albert Rusnák’s free kick for his first goal since July.
• Nicolás Fernández Mercau equalized in the 82nd minute off a deflected shot after a Seattle turnover, before Jackson Ragen headed in Danny Leyva’s set piece five minutes later for his second goal of the season.
• Pedro de la Vega left in the first half with a right knee injury that local reporting indicates is likely season-ending.
• A potential Seattle penalty in the 27th minute was overturned after VAR review, with officials ruling no handball or foul.
• Seattle enters the playoffs on a three-match winning streak and a four-game unbeaten run, while NYCFC finishes fifth and has just one home date in Round 1 against Charlotte.