1. This is the first and only time NYCFC will play against Real Salt Lake this season.
2. This will be the third meeting between the two sides. Real won the first two meetings by a combined score of 5-2.
3. Real Salt Lake is struggling in 2017. They are averaging their lowest goals and shots on target per game as well as their highest goals conceded and shots on target faced per game since the start of 2010.
4. New York City FC is unbeaten in their last three away contests and is looking to continue their road streak.