The good is coming. New York City FC will celebrate its special event “La Noche Latina” facing Nashville Soccer Club at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, a prediction match reserved to be played on Friday, September 4 (7:30 pm), corresponding to the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season.
“La Noche Latina” pays tribute to the cultures, traditions and voices of our Hispanic community in the New York area and in the United States.
“Join us on a night that unites fans through football and shared pride,” emphasize the NYCFC organizers about this important day presented by Goya.
Tickets to cheer on the “Citizens” against the MLS leaders are available at Ticketmaster.
Candle duel in the Bronx
It should be noted that New York City FC is currently in the 7th. position in the Eastern Conference of the MLS with 27 points, while its current opponent, Nashville, is galloping as the Emelesero leader with 49 points.
Therefore, this match in “La Noche Latina”, where NYCFC will once again play at home, is key to defeating a tough rival and maintaining the objective of settling into the direct qualification zone for the next Playoffs for the title.
On the previous date, Nashville SC came back 3-2 at home against the Columbus Crew, with a goal from Honduran full-back Andy Nájar in the 95th minute.
The other local goals had been scored by the German star Hany Mukhtar (27′) and the American Reed Baker-Whiting (93′).
Set piece Sands 😤💥 pic.twitter.com/vdhpJVVNXi
— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) August 24, 2026
NYCFC tied at New England
For its part, New York City FC in the previous matchday on Sunday, August 23, rescued a 1-1 draw on its visit to the New England Revolution.
Israeli striker Dor Turgeman put the northern team ahead in the 36th minute and then New York defender James Sands leveled the score at 46′ of the first half.
Despite generating several chances in the second half, the “Boys in Blue”, led by the English, nationalized Dutch coach, Pascal Jansen, had to settle for one point.
It should be noted that 27 minutes into the first half, the excellent NYCFC goalkeeper, Matt Freese, blocked a penalty kick from the Spaniard Carles Gil, drowning out the cry for a goal in the stands with a sensational double save.
Both teams fought for possession of the ball, which made scoring opportunities scarce. However, New York had good chances to increase the score with the Brazilian Luighi, the Argentine Agustín Ojeda and with a shot from the midfielder Keaton Parks. Australian Kevin O’Toole was also unable to score in the final moments.
At NYCFC, the Argentine striker “Nico” Fernández Mercau stood out as usual, although on this occasion the equality of the scoreboard did not move any further.
Ice cold in net 🥶❌ @Matty_Ice49 pic.twitter.com/5a65uuxugs
— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) August 24, 2026
This is how they aligned
– New England Revolution (1): Matt Turner; Will Sands, Mamadou Fofana, Ethan Kohler, Matt Polster (Cody Baker 70′); Alhassan Yusuf, Jackson Yueill (Judah Siqueira 64′), Carles Gil ©; Jack Harrison (Diego Fagundez 81′), Peyton Miller, Dor Turgeman (Wilson Harris 81′).
– DT: handles
– New York City FC (1): Matt Freese ©; Nico Cavallo, James Sands, Max Murray, Tayvon Gray (Mitja Ilenic 40′); Andrés Perea (Raul Gustavo 68′), Nicolás Fernández, Jonathan Shore (Keaton Parks 40′); Benie Traore (Kevin O’Toole 68′), Agustín Ojeda, Talles Magno (Luighi 46′).
– DT: Pascal Jansen.
– Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr.
– Yellow Cards: Keaton Parks (NYC 61′), Jack Harrison (NER 69′)
– Stadium: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Massachusetts) with 30,055 spectators.
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