Photos | NYCFC 2-1 D.C. United

D.C. United took an early lead thanks to a rapid counter-attack that found Nigel Robertha in space. He fired the ball high into the net past Johnson at his near post.

NYCFC were forced into a 37th-minute substitution when Jesús Medina pulled up with an injury and was replaced by Thiago Andrade.

“These moments you’re going to remember. All the hard work and struggling through the season pays dividends at these times. I’m very happy for him (Thiago), for the supporters, and for the whole club.