NYCFC Tops Rapids 3-1 as Nicolas Fernández Scores Twice, Talles Magno Adds Insurance Goal
- On Saturday night, Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno added a late goal, propelling New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium.
- The Rapids, led by Matt Wells—a "Coach after coming over from the Premier League"—narrowed the deficit to 2-1 before halftime on a goal by Darren Yapi.
- Magno netted his first goal of the season in the 86th minute, assisted by Maxi Moralez, while NYCFC's victory featured its first free-kick goal since Hannes Wolf against the Philadelphia Union in 2024.
- Matt Freese recorded one save for NYCFC, helping the team maintain pace with Nashville atop the Eastern Conference, while Nico Hansen made five saves in his 12th career start for the Rapids.
- NYCFC hosts Inter Miami on Sunday, while the Rapids travel to face Sporting Kansas City next Saturday as both teams continue their regular season campaigns.
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NYCFC tops Rapids 3-1 as Nicolas Fernández scores twice, Talles Magno adds insurance goal
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
Nicolas Fernández scores twice, Talles Magno adds insurance goal as NYCFC tops Rapids 3-1
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium.
New York City remain unbeaten on the season
New York City FC 3-1 Colorado Rapids BRONX, NY–It was a crisp night in the Bronx on Saturday but that did not stop New York City Football Club from defeating the visiting Colorado Rapids 3-1. New York City remain unbeaten on the season and remain atop the Eastern Conference table. In a break with recent form, NYCFC was out possessed by their opponents for the first time this season and had to adapt their game to suit the night. the break through…
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