New York City FC beat Colorado Rapids 3-1 on Saturday, 14 March 2026 in MLS. The match was refereed by B. Stevis.
First half: H. Ojediran received a yellow card for Colorado Rapids at 8'. New York City FC took the lead at 21' when N. Fernández Mercau scored, making the score 1-0. N. Fernández Mercau received a yellow card for New York City FC at 31'. A. O'Neill received a yellow card for New York City FC at 39'. D. Yapi received a yellow card for Colorado Rapids at 42'. New York City FC extended the lead at 45' when N. Fernández Mercau scored, making the score 2-0. Colorado Rapids reduced the deficit at 45' when D. Yapi scored, with the assist credited to Rafael Navarro, making the score 2-1.
Second half: Colorado Rapids made their 1st substitution at 55', with W. Frederick II replacing T. Ku-DiPietro. Colorado Rapids made their 2nd substitution at 55', with A. Castillo Manyoma replacing D. Sealy. New York City FC made their 1st substitution at 63', with K. Parks replacing Talles Magno. Colorado Rapids made their 3rd substitution at 69', with H. Ojediran replacing J. Atencio. New York City FC made their 2nd substitution at 76', with A. Ojeda replacing Raul Gustavo. Colorado Rapids made their 4th substitution at 82', with J. Travis replacing M. Navarro. Colorado Rapids made their 5th substitution at 82', with K. Rosenberry replacing M. Diop. New York City FC extended the lead at 85' when Talles Magno scored, with the assist credited to M. Moralez, making the score 3-1. New York City FC made their 3rd substitution at 90', with A. O'Neill replacing J. Shore.
New York City FC used 3 substitutions while Colorado Rapids used 5 substitutions. New York City FC got 2 yellow cards, while Colorado Rapids got 2 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- New York City FC outshot their opponent (13-8).
- Colorado Rapids controlled possession (59%).
- New York City FC had the sharper finishing (8-2 shots on target).
