New York Red Bulls 0 (0-1-0), Montreal Impact 1 (2-0-0)
Sunday, October 30, 2016 - 3 p.m.
- The New York Red Bulls opened the 2016 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs with a loss to the Montreal Impact at Stade Saputo, 1-0 on Sunday afternoon in the first leg of an Eastern Conference semifinal series.
- Matteo Mancosu scored his third goal of the postseason in the 61st minute.
- The loss ended New York's 20-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, dating back to July 3.
- It was the first time New York has been held scoreless against MLS competition since July 10, a 0-0 draw with Portland.