Major League Soccer · Sat 14 Mar 2026 · Yankee Stadium
- Nicolás Fernández Mercau 21'
- Nicolás Fernández Mercau 45'
- Talles Magno 85'
- Darren Yapi 45+4'
The story
New York City beat Colorado Rapids 3-1 at Yankee Stadium in Major League Soccer, matchday 4.
New York City's goals came from Nicolás Fernández Mercau (21', 45') and Talles Magno (85'); Darren Yapi (45+4') replied for Colorado Rapids.
It was 2-1 at half-time.
Colorado Rapids had 59% of the ball and 8 shots to New York City's 13.
Match stats
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Key moments
- 21' Nicolás Fernández Mercau Goal · New York City 1-0
- 45' Nicolás Fernández Mercau Goal · New York City 2-0
- 45+4' Darren Yapi Goal · Colorado Rapids 2-1 Assist: Rafael Navarro
- 85' Talles Magno Goal · New York City 3-1 Assist: Maxi Moralez
Line-ups
New York City
- Matt FreeseGoalkeeper
- Nicolás Fernández Mercauoff 89'Defender
- Tayvon GrayDefender
- Thiago MartinsDefender
- Kevin O'TooleDefender
- Kai TrewinDefender
- Hannes WolfMidfielder
- Maxi MoralezMidfielder
- Agustín Ojedaoff 76'Midfielder
- Aiden O'NeillMidfielder
- Keaton Parksoff 63'Midfielder
Colorado Rapids
- Nicolas HansenGoalkeeper
- Lucas HerringtonDefender
- Rob HoldingDefender
- Jackson Travisoff 82'Defender
- Keegan Rosenberryoff 82'Defender
- Paxten AaronsonMidfielder
- Hamzat Ojediranoff 69'Midfielder
- Rafael NavarroMidfielder
- Alexis Manyomaoff 55'Midfielder
- Darren YapiForward
- Wayne Frederickoff 55'Forward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (8)
- 8' 🟨 Hamzat Ojediran
- 21' ⚽ Nicolás Fernández Mercau
- 31' 🟨 Nicolás Fernández Mercau
- 39' 🟨 Aiden O'Neill
- 42' 🟨 Darren Yapi
- 45' ⚽ Nicolás Fernández Mercau
- 45+4' ⚽ Darren Yapiassist Rafael Navarro
- 85' ⚽ Talles Magnoassist Maxi Moralez
Head to head
0New York City wins1Draws1Colorado Rapids wins

