New York City FC claimed a 2–1 victory over Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field on Matchday 18 of Major League Soccer, Wednesday, 22 July 2026. N. Mercau opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 28th minute, sending the visitors into the break with a 1–0 lead. A. Ojeda doubled New York City’s advantage in the 70th minute, finishing an assist from Talles Magno. Columbus pulled one back deep into stoppage time when D. Gazdag converted a penalty in the 90+3rd minute,...

Columbus Crew host New York City FC on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, in a Major League Soccer fixture that carries significant weight for both sides as Matchday 18 approaches. Columbus sit in mid-table with 16 points from 15 games, having won only four matches all season, and enter this tie struggling badly for form. New York City FC are also in mid-table but hold 19 points from 15 games, with a superior goal difference of +4 compared to Columbus’s -2. The visitors are pushing for a playoff spot in t...