It started with the season opener against Inter Miami CF. Now, months later, New York City FC played the final match of the regular season. Like last year, it was an important Decision Day. The Pigeons had to win to ensure they would grab fourth or fifth place. They had to face Seattle Sounders FC, who is a very difficult team to beat. But things would not go the home side's way, as they lost 2-1.
Meanwhile, NYCFC had to rely on Charlotte FC, who had to draw or lose their match for the Queens team to have a shot at a home-field advantage by getting fourth place.