New York City FC secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Nashville, keeping alive their hopes for a seed in the MLS Cup, bolstered by Santiago Rodriguez's brace.
Despite a commanding early lead, NYCFC's failure to maintain their advantage could jeopardize their playoff positioning, as goal differential may impact their standing on Decision Day.
Coach Nick Cushing emphasized the necessity for victory against Montreal while relying on Orlando's misstep against Atlanta to secure their desired playoff seeding.
The match's opening was marked by a 20-second goal from Rodriguez, which set a positive tone, yet late-game misses underscored the need for defensive rigor.
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