When New York City FC’s lineup came out for the final match of Phase One of the Leagues Cup, it was nice to see that Pascal Jansen went with the stronger Starting XI. The Pigeons faced Deportivo Toluca Fútbol Club, one of the best teams in Liga MX. While moving on in the Leagues Cup was highly unlikely, at least the Boys in Blue went out, looking to put up a fight. They did so, but it was not good enough.
NYCFC fell to Deportivo Toluca 2-1, with all of the goals occurring in the first half.