With a lot on the line on Saturday, New York City FC knew they had to win against last-place D.C. United. Their previous games against the formerly last-place CF Montréal ended in losses, so the Pigeons did not want history to repeat itself. But guess what? History repeated itself, and the Boys in Blue lost 2-1.
Notably, new signing Raul Gustavo was available off the bench after arriving this week, but did not make an appearance. In addition. Andrés Perea started the fixture despite having to come out in the first half against FC Cincinnati.