When New York City FC entered Decision Day 2025, the Boys in Blue knew that they had to win to at least have a chance at fourth place in the Eastern Conference. But fate was not entirely in their hands, for Charlotte FC held their own fate. A win for them would mean that the Pigeons would finish in fifth or sixth place. And that is exactly what happened. However, NYCFC fell 2-1 to Seattle Sounders FC.
While the game ended in a loss, a loss by Nashville SC saw the Boys in Blue stay in fifth place, finishing one position higher and six points more compared to last year.