NEW YORK (AP) — Julián Fernández scored early and Matt Freese made it stand up as New York City ended FC Cincinnati's five-match win streak with a 1-0 victory at Citi Field on Sunday.
Cincinnati (7-3-1) also had a road win streak end at three as well as a six-match unbeaten run.
New York City (5-4-2) jumped in front in the 9th minute on an unassisted goal by Fernández — the first this season for the 21-year-old forward. Fernández scored two goals in each of the two previous seasons — making 30 appearances.
NYCFC missed a chance to take a two-goal lead in the 14th minute when Alonso Martínez had a penalty kick hit the right post.