New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Hugo Lloris #1 of the Los Angeles FC looks on during warm ups ahead of the game against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Sergi Palencia #14 of the Los Angeles FC warms up ahead of the game against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Hugo Lloris #1 of the Los Angeles FC looks on during warmups ahead of the game against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Nicolas Fernandez #7 of the New York City controls the ball during the first half against the Los Angeles Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Son Heung-Min #7 of the Los Angeles FC warms up ahead of the game against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Leo Walta #81 of the Los Angeles FC celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Agustin Ojeda #26 of the New York City competes for the ball against Jacob Shaffelburg #18 of the Los Angeles FC during the first half at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: James Sands #6 of the New York City competes for the ball against Son Heung-Min #7 of the Los Angeles FC during the first half at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: James Sands #6 of the New York City competes for the ball against Aaron Long #33 of the Los Angeles FC during the first half at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Yevhen Cheberko #23 of the Los Angeles FC controls the ball during the first half against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: James Sands #6 of the New York City wins a header during the first half against the Los Angeles Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Leo Walta #81 of the Los Angeles FC controls the ball against Kevin O'Toole #22 and Hannes Wolf #17 of the New York City during the first half at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Son Heung-Min #7 of the Los Angeles FC applauds the fans after the game against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Aiden O'Neill #21 of the New York City controls the ball during the first half against the Los Angeles Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Kevin O'Toole #22 of the New York City and Leo Walta #81 of the Los Angeles FC react during the second half at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Aaron Long #33 of the Los Angeles FC reacts during the second half against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Leo Walta #81 of the Los Angeles FC takes a free kick during the second half against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Armindo Sieb #9 of the Los Angeles FC reacts during the second half against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Son Heung-Min #7 of the Los Angeles FC reacts after the game against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Son Heung-Min #7 of the Los Angeles FC controls the ball against Andres Perea #8 of the New York City during the second half at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Son Heung-Min #7 of the Los Angeles FC controls the ball during the second half against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Andres Perea #8 of the New York City heads the ball under pressure from Sergi Palencia #14 of the Los Angeles FC during the second half at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Leo Walta #81 of the Los Angeles FC and Aiden O'Neill #21 of the New York City compete for the ball during the second half at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Son Heung-Min #7 of the Los Angeles FC competes for the ball against Agustin Ojeda #26 of the New York City during the second half at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Son Heung-Min #7 of the Los Angeles FC takes a chance and misses during stoppage time against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Denis Bouanga #99 of the Los Angeles FC competes for the ball against James Sands #6 of the New York City during the second half at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Son Heung-Min #7 of the Los Angeles FC walks off the pitch as fans applaud after the game against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Leo Walta #81 of the Los Angeles FC controls the ball against Kevin O'Toole #22 and Hannes Wolf #17 of the New York City during the first half at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Armindo Sieb #9 of the Los Angeles FC controls the ball against Tayvon Gray #24 and Thiago Martins #13 of the New York City during the second half at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: New York City Football Club fans cheer after the game against the Los Angeles Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: New York City starting eleven pose for photo prior to a match against the Los Angeles Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Son Heung-Min #7 of the Los Angeles FC applauds the fans after the game against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Kevin O'Toole #22 of the New York City competes for the ball against Leo Walta #81 of the Los Angeles FC during the second half at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Nicolas Fernandez #7 of the New York City and Igor Jesus #6 of the Los Angeles FC compete for the ball during the second half at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Son Heung-Min #7 of the Los Angeles FC controls the ball during the second half against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
New York City FC v Los Angeles Football Club NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Hugo Lloris #1 of the Los Angeles FC looks to pass during the first half against the New York City Football Club at Citi Field on October 17, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) (Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
