NYCFC v New England
McNamara caps late flurry, Revolution beat NYCFC 3-2
HARRISON, N.J. -- — Tommy McNamara finished Tajon Buchanan’s cross in the 88th minute, capping a back-and-forth finish and giving the New England Revolution a 3-2 win over New York City FC on Saturday night.
The Revolution (6-1-2) held their lead atop the Eastern Conference standings.
Jonathan Bell gave the Revs a 2-1 lead in the 78th minute, heading home a diagonal chip pass from Carles Gil.
Ismael Tajouri-Shradi tied it at 2 for New York City (3-3-2) with a putback in the 85th minute.
Gustavo Bou opened the scoring with a volley from the penalty arc for New England in the 27th minute.
City’s Thiago Andrade tied it at 1 with a right-footed finish deflecting in off the post in the 55th. The 20-year-old Brazilian international was making his MLS debut.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Allen Chapman
MLS Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Union | 31 | 18 | 6 | 7 | +17 | 60 |
| FC Cincinnati | 30 | 17 | 4 | 9 | +7 | 55 |
| Charlotte FC | 31 | 17 | 2 | 12 | +9 | 53 |
| New York City FC | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | +11 | 53 |
| Nashville SC | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | +15 | 50 |
| Inter Miami CF | 27 | 14 | 7 | 6 | +13 | 49 |
| Columbus Crew | 30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | +4 | 49 |
| Orlando City SC | 29 | 13 | 9 | 7 | +14 | 48 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | +1 | 42 |
| New York Red Bulls | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | +3 | 40 |
| New England Revolution | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | -6 | 32 |
| Toronto FC | 29 | 5 | 11 | 13 | -7 | 26 |
| Atlanta United FC | 29 | 5 | 11 | 13 | -18 | 26 |
| D.C. United | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -28 | 25 |
| CF Montréal | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -24 | 24 |
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