Overview
- New York defeated Colorado 3-1 in a shootout after 120 minutes, with goalkeeper Austin Causey turning away crucial spot kicks.
- The final ended 3-3 in regulation and extra time as Rafael Mosquera scored a brace and Roald Mitchell added a goal for the hosts.
- Colorado led 2-0 at halftime through Mamadou Billo Diop and James Cameron, regained the lead via Antony Garcia, then conceded Mosquera’s equalizer from the penalty spot.
- Causey saved the clinching attempt from Alex Harris after the Rapids missed their first two penalties, sending the South Ward into celebration.
- NYRB II hosted the final in New Jersey by virtue of their superior regular-season record under MLS NEXT Pro’s seeding-based format.