"We're very happy to be back at one of our own stadiums and to see our fans again, head coach Pascal Jansen said before the match. The Boys in Blue want to carry the momentum of their 2-1 smash-and-grab win against the Philadelphia Union back to the Big Apple."
"The guys felt they had to put more into it and not settle for less as a final result, even if that could mean conceding a counterattack and possibly losing 2-1, Jansen said. But it's the mentality and the discipline you could see in those final minutes. We were never going to concede another counterattack."
"Tayvon Gray headed home the winner from an Agustin Ojeda cross in the dying minutes at Subaru Park, showing that bulletproof mindset Jansen has emphasized since he took the job in 2025."
New York City FC returns to Yankee Stadium for their first home match of 2026 to face Orlando City SC on Saturday. The team earned four points from their road fixtures and secured a 2-1 victory against Philadelphia Union with a late winner from Tayvon Gray. Head coach Pascal Jansen emphasizes the team's resilient mentality and disciplined defensive organization. NYCFC demonstrated compact defensive structure while maintaining aggressive intent in final moments. With striker Alonso Martinez sidelined until the second half of the season, the club has implemented tactical adjustments. The team aims to maintain their winning momentum at home while addressing offensive consistency.
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