Alonso Martinez scored his fifth goal of the season early in the second half and New York City FC snapped a three-match winless run with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.
Matt Freese made five saves to keep his first clean sheet of the season and help New York City FC earn a gutty 0-0 draw at the Columbus Crew on Saturday night.
Matt Freese had three saves in a nine-round shootout and Mitja Ilenic scored the winner as New York City FC beat FC Cincinnati 6-5 on Saturday after the two clubs dueled to a scoreless draw in regulation.
FC Cincinnati and New York City FC couldn't decide a winner after neither side scored over 90 minutes, but Matt Freese moved NYCFC on to the MLS conference semifinal after making three saves in the penalty shootout in which NYCFC had a 6-5 edge on Saturday night in Cincinnati.
Adilson Malanda scored his first career MLS goal as host Charlotte FC held on for a 1-0 victory over New York City Football Club as coach Dean Smith made a winning debut.
The New York City Football Club signed Matt Freese to an extension that puts the goalkeeper under contract through the 2026 season and includes an option for 2027.