For the first time, New York City FC sits atop the Eastern Conference. Needless to say, after a seven-game winless streak that saw the Blues drop way too many points at home, it's surreal to write those words, but there it is. First place.
More importantly, the Blues won their third straight game. They withstood ferocious pressure from the Portland Timbers throughout, giving up possession by a 61-39 margin, and getting outshot 24-12. At one point, Portland had outshot the Blues by a 15-4 margin. The Blues didn't earn their first corner of the match until the 57th minute.