New England vs New York City preview

United States flag 2026 Major League Soccer, United States
Boston Stadium
Major League Soccer
New EnglandNER
1 – 1
New York CityNYC
Full Time
Regular Season
Dor Turgeman - 36'
Goal
|
Goal
James Sands - 45+1'

CONTEXT

New England hosted New York City in a match that concluded with a 1-1 draw after both sides found the net before halftime. New England held 53 percent possession while New York City managed 47 percent. The home side generated an expected goals total of 2.47 against 1.17 for the visitors. Despite the stronger designation for New York City the result finished level. No red cards occurred and the halftime score remained unchanged at 1-1. The outcome proved inconsistent with underlying metrics yet aligned with pre-match positioning. Significant deviation appeared in New York City output relative to structural expectations. Efficiency remained in line with observed patterns across both teams.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: New England 1-1 New York City. New York City showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with overall team performances.
  • xG alignment: Outcome proved inconsistent with xG as New England posted higher creation.
  • Market alignment: Final result aligned with market positioning for both sides.
  • xG expectations: New England surpassed xG expectations while New York City fell short.
  • Event impact: No major events disrupted the flow beyond the even scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards produced no distortion to match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
G. Gonzalez
G. Gonzalez
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
New England M. Mitrovic
M. Mitrovic
VS
New York City P. Jansen
P. Jansen
1.74
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.3
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
DC United Rank: 57 W
Toronto Rank: 58 L
Houston Dynamo Rank: 65 L
CF Montréal Rank: 60 D
Atlanta United Rank: 56 W
Toronto Rank: 58 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Cincinnati Rank: 68 L
Philadelphia Union Rank: 64 L
Toronto Rank: 60 D
Chicago Fire Rank: 66 W
Columbus Crew Rank: 64 W
Nashville SC Rank: 73 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 3
3

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
60.42
66.2
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
New England
New York City
Power Score
60.42
66.2
League Position
4
7
Global Rank
532
349

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
New England — Opponent-weighted form score
New York City — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) New England New York City

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

New England

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

New York City

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

New England
vs
New York City
Created Set-piece attacking threat
New England New York City
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
46%
47%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-1.13 vs -0.56
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
New England New York City
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
47%
46%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.56 vs -1.13
New England
New York City
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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New England
vs
New York City
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
New England New York City
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
New England 0.00
New York City 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
New England New York City
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
New England 0.00
New York City 0.00
New England
New York City
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • NER had peak pressure around 90'.
  • NER started the game with stronger pressure.
NER Pressure NYC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: NER reached the top pressure at 90' (80.29).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

New England NER Home
4 matches
New York City NYC Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
0
Draws
0
3
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
3
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T18:30:36+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
F. Matthew
United States
49 F. Matthew
N. Cavallo
United States
2 N. Cavallo
J. Sands
United States
6 J. Sands
M. Murray
United States
23 M. Murray
T. Gray
Substitution
United States
24 T. Gray
A. Perea Castañeda
Substitution
Colombia
8 A. Perea Castañeda
N. Fernández Mercau
Argentina
7 N. Fernández Mercau
J. Shore
Substitution
United States
32 J. Shore
B. Traore
Substitution
Ivory Coast
9 B. Traore
T. Bacelar Martins
Substitution
Brazil
11 T. Bacelar Martins
A. Ojeda
Argentina
26 A. Ojeda

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
Boston Stadium
Capacity
66829
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Guido Gonzalez

Statistics

Possession
NER
53%
NYC
47%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
5 Big Chances Created 3
3 Shots 4
67 Dangerous attacks 41
53 Possession 47
6 Corners 4
11 Free kicks 6
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

1 Penalties 0
5 Goal Kicks 8
4 Substitutions 5
20 Throwins 15
0 Hit Woodwork 1
5 Successful Headers 5
11 Dribble Attempts 16
4 Successful Dribbles 8
36 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

95 Attacks 71
4 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

51 Long Passes 45
486 Passes 435
427 Successful Passes 369
88 Successful Passes Percentage 85
6 Key Passes 8
27 Successful Long Passes 13
53 Successful Long Passes Percentage 29

Defensive

4 Saves 4
8 Tackles 12
8 Interceptions 7
29 Duels Won 30

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 7
4 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
6 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Guido Gonzalez

Starting XI ▼

30
Matt Turner
Matt Turner Goalkeeper
7.2
2
Mamadou Fofana
Mamadou Fofana Defender
7.08
8
Matt Polster
Matt Polster Defender
6.71
15
Cody Baker
Cody Baker
Defender70'
6.37
22
Ethan Kohler
Ethan Kohler Defender
6.9
23
Will Sands
Will Sands Defender
6.85
10
Carles Gil
Carles Gil Midfielder
7.54
14
Jackson Yueill
Jackson Yueill Midfielder
6.56
65
J. Siqueira
J. Siqueira
Attacker64'
80
Alhassan Yusuf
Alhassan Yusuf Midfielder
7.1
11
Jack Harrison
Jack Harrison Attacker
8.07
77
Diego Fagúndez
Diego Fagúndez
Midfielder81'
6.55
25
Peyton Miller
Peyton Miller Attacker
6.91
99
Dor Turgeman
Dor Turgeman Attacker
6.89
27
Wilson Harris
Wilson Harris
Attacker81'
6.7
Referee : Guido Gonzalez

Starting XI ▼

49
Matt Freese
Matt Freese Goalkeeper
6.87
2
Nico Cavallo
Nico Cavallo Defender
6.69
6
James Sands
James Sands Defender
6.79
23
Max Murray
Max Murray Defender
6.08
24
Tayvon Gray
Tayvon Gray Defender
6.95
35
Mitja Ilenčič
Mitja Ilenčič
Defender40'
7
Nicolás Fernández Mercau
Nicolás Fernández Mercau Midfielder
7.8
8
Andrés Perea
Andrés Perea Midfielder
6.82
34
Raul Gustavo
Raul Gustavo
Defender68'
6.77
32
Jonathan Shore
Jonathan Shore Midfielder
6.63
55
Keaton Parks
Keaton Parks
Midfielder40'
6.76
9
Bénie Traoré
Bénie Traoré Attacker
6.54
22
Kevin O'Toole
Kevin O'Toole
Defender68'
6.61
11
Talles Magno
Talles Magno Attacker
6.74
20
Luighi
Luighi
Attacker46'
7.31
26
Agustín Ojeda
Agustín Ojeda Attacker
7.03

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Diego Fagúndez → Jack Harrison
8th Substitution
81'
Event
Wilson Harris → Dor Turgeman
9th Substitution
81'
Event
Cody Baker → Matt Polster
7th Substitution
70'
Event
Jack Harrison
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
69'
68'
Event
Raul Gustavo  → Andrés Perea
5th Substitution
68'
Event
Kevin O'Toole  → Bénie Traoré
6th Substitution
Event
J. Siqueira → Jackson Yueill
4th Substitution
64'
61'
Event
Keaton Parks 
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
46'
Event
Luighi → Talles Magno
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+1'
Event
James Sands
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
40'
Event
Mitja Ilenčič → Tayvon Gray
1st Substitution
40'
Event
Keaton Parks  → Jonathan Shore
2nd Substitution
Event
Dor Turgeman
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
36'
Event
Carles Gil 
Goalkeeper save
27'

Match Commentary

87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Attempt Attempt
Peyton Miller takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
81
Update Update
Diego Fagundez replaces Jack Harrison.
81
Substitution Substitution
Wilson Harris is substituted for Dor Turgeman.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Update Update
Cody Baker replaces Matt Polster.
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
68
Update Update
Kevin O'Toole is on, and Benie Adama Traore is off.
68
Update Update
Raul Bicalho comes on for Andres Perea.
66
Attempt Attempt
Peyton Miller takes a right-footed shot but misses.
66
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez Mercau takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
65
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Luighi is blocked.
64
Update Update
Judah Siqueira comes on for Jackson Yueill.
63
Attempt Attempt
Luighi takes a left-footed shot but misses.
63
Attempt Attempt
Keaton Parks takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
61
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Keaton Parks receives a yellow card.
58
Attempt Attempt
Luighi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
51
Attempt Attempt
Peyton Miller takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
47
Update Update
Offside.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Update Update
Luighi comes on for Talles Magno.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
James Sands takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
45
Update Update
Talles Magno's header is blocked.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! James Sands scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Talles Magno.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Andres Perea takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Talles Magno takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
43
Update Update
Talles Magno takes a header, but it hits the post.
43
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
42
Attempt Attempt
Dor Turgeman takes a right-footed shot but misses.
40
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card.
40
Update Update
Offside.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Luighi comes on for Talles Magno.
33
Update Update
The first half ends with a score of 1-1.
27
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! James Sands scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Talles Magno.
27
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
27
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
27
Update Update
Mitja Ilenic comes on for Tayvon Gray.
27
Update Update
Keaton Parks is on, and Jonathan Shore is off.
25
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Dor Turgeman scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Peyton Miller.
24
Attempt Attempt
Penalty saved.
24
Attempt Attempt
Penalty saved by Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent.
23
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
13
Update Update
Offside.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Guido Gonzales Jr.

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 draw reflected a balanced first half that carried through to the final whistle. New England created superior chance quality according to expected goals yet could not convert the advantage into a win. New York City maintained defensive structure despite lower possession and limited creation. The lack of red cards preserved eleven versus eleven throughout. Efficiency metrics stayed consistent with observed patterns and the result matched pre-match alignment. Significant deviation from New York City highlighted areas for review. Overall the contest demonstrated how metrics and outcome can diverge while still producing a fair result on the day.