Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Malachi Jones #88 of New York City FC warms up prior to the start of the match against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: James Sands #6 of New York City FC and Thiago Martins #13 celebrate after defeating the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Matt Freese #49 of New York City FC makes a save during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Taha Habroune #16 of the Columbus Crew knocks down Agustin Ojeda #26 of New York City FC while chasing after the ball during the first half of the match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Patrick Schulte #28 of the Columbus Crew clears the ball during the first half of the match against New York City FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Jonathan Shore #32 of New York City FC and Taha Habroune #16 of the Columbus Crew battle for control of the ball during the first half of the match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Taha Habroune #16 of the Columbus Crew controls the ball during the second half of the match against New York City FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Head coach Laurent Courtois of the Columbus Cew stands on the sideline during the first half of the match against New York City FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Steven Moreira #31 of the Columbus Crew signs an autograph prior to the start of the match against the New York City FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Kevin Pierre #15 of New York City FC warms up prior to the start of the match against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Mitja Ilenic #35 of New York City FC warms up prior to the start of the match against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Fans cheer on the Columbus Crew as they walk out to the pitch prior to the start of the match against New York City FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Kevin Pierre #15 of New York City FC controls the ball during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Matt Freese #49 of New York City FC makes a save during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Taha Habroune #16 of the Columbus Crew and Andres Perea #8 of New York City FC battle for control of the ball during the second half of the match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Maximo Carrizo #29 of New York City FC and Hugo Picard #30 of the Columbus Crew battle for control of the ball during the second half of the match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Sekou Bangoura #17 of the Columbus Crew and Benie Traore #9 of New York City FC battle for control of the ball during the first half of the match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Agustin Ojeda #26 of New York City FC and Taha Habroune #16 of the Columbus Crew battle for control of the ball during the first half of the match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: A general view of ScottsMiracle-Gro Field prior to the start of the match between the Columbus Crew and the New York City FC on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Sean Zawadzki #25 of the Columbus Crew walks out to the pitch prior to the start of the match against New York City FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Agustin Ojeda #26 of New York City FC celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match agianst the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Matt Freese #49 of New York City FC talks with Patrick Schulte #28 of the Columbus Crew after the match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Max Arfsten #27 of the Columbus Crew high fives supporters while arriving to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field prior to the start of the match against the New York City FC on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Sean Zawadzki #25 of the Columbus Crew warms up prior to the start of the match against New York City FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Max Murray #23 of New York City FC battles with Jamal Thiare #19 of the Columbus Crew for control of the ball during the first half of the match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Agustin Ojeda #26 of New York City FC celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Referee Lorenzo Hernandez checks the replay for a possible hand ball during the second half of the match between the Columbus Crew and New York City FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Patrick Schulte #28 of the Columbus Crew warms up prior to the start of the match against New York City FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Steven Moreira #31 of the Columbus Crew high fives supporters while arriving to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field prior to the start of the match against the New York City FC on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Head coach Laurent Courtois of the Columbus Cew high fives supporters while arriving to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field prior to the start of the match against the New York City FC on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Nicolas Fernandez #7 of New York City FC celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal on a penalty kick during the first half of the match against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Nicolas Fernandez #7 of New York City FC celebrates with Agustin Ojeda #25 after scoring a goal on a penalty kick during the first half of the match against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Jonathan Shore #32 of New York City FC and Max Arfsten #27 of the Columbus Crew chase after the ball during the second half of the match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Daniel Gazdag #8 of the Columbus Crew beats Matt Freese #49 of New York City FC for a goal during a penalty shot during the second half of the match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. New York defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Nicolas Fernandez #7 of New York City FC moves the ball up the pitch away from Nariman Akhundzada #90 of the Columbus Crew during the first half of the match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Head coach Pascal Jansen of New York City FC argues a call with an official during the first half of the match against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Nicolas Fernandez #7 of New York City FC beats Patrick Schulte #28 of the Columbus Crew for a goal on a penalty kick during the first half of the match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: Nicolas Fernandez #7 of New York City FC celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal on a penalty kick during the first half of the match against the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
Columbus Crew v New York City FC COLUMBUS, OHIO - JULY 22: The Columbus Crew starting 11 pose for a picture prior to the start of the match against New York City FC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on July 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
