Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12' | New York City FC | Goal — H. Wolf (assist: A. Ojeda) | 1-0 | |
| 16' | New York City FC | Goal — H. Wolf (assist: N. Mercau) | 2-0 | |
| 63' | Columbus Crew | Taha Habroune | 2-0 | |
| 66' | New York City FC | Goal — H. Wolf (assist: N. Mercau) | 3-0 | |
| 68' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — T. Habroune on, D. Gazdag off | 3-0 | |
| 68' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — A. Gomes on, S. Bangoura off | 3-0 | |
| 68' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — S. Moreira on, M. Farsi off | 3-0 | |
| 79' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — H. Picard on, N. Akhundzade off | 3-0 | |
| 79' | Columbus Crew | Substitution — D. Chambost on, A. Sejdic off | 3-0 | |
| 85' | New York City FC | Substitution — H. Wolf on, M. Jones off | 3-0 | |
| 85' | New York City FC | Substitution — K. Parks on, J. Shore off | 3-0 | |
| 88' | New York City FC | Substitution — A. Ojeda on, A. Farnos off | 3-0 | |
| 90+1' | New York City FC | Substitution — M. Moralez on, M. Carrizo off | 3-0 | |
| 90+2' | New York City FC | Substitution — N. Mercau on, S. Reid off | 3-0 |
NYCFC made home advantage count at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, 10 May 2026, putting Columbus Crew away with a clinical first half that settled the contest long before the break. Two goals inside the opening 45 minutes did the damage, and though Columbus dominated the ball for long stretches and piled on the corners, none of that pressure translated into real danger. NYCFC's finishing told the story instead, with six of their nine shots forcing saves or finding the net, while Columbus managed just two on target from their eleven attempts. A third goal after the break turned a controlled lead into a comfortable rout, and the final whistle confirmed a 3-0 scoreline that flattered nobody but the home side. It's the kind of result that will sting Columbus more for how it happened than the damage on the scoreboard. They had more of the ball and won far more corners, yet couldn't make any of it count where it mattered. For NYCFC, the efficiency in front of goal will be the takeaway heading into their next fixture, a reminder that territory and possession mean little without the finishing touch. Three points, a clean sheet, and a statement win at home.
The Matchup
New York City FC 3-0 Columbus Crew was the final score at Yankee Stadium, in a game where New York City FC did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. New York City FC also had the better share of the ball, holding 42% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 9 attempts from New York City FC against 11 from Columbus Crew over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for New York City FC, and Columbus Crew pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
New York City FC vs Columbus Crew Lineups
Looking Ahead
New York City FC have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes away at Atlanta United FC, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Atlanta United FC vs New York City FC going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Columbus Crew, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action at home to Inter Miami, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.