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 fixture that finished 1-1. Both sides found the net before the interval to leave the halftime score at 1-1. New England controlled 52 percent of possession against New York City's 48 percent. New York City entered as the stronger side yet could not secure victory. New England posted 2.47 expected goals while New York City registered 1.17. No red cards were shown to players from either team. The draw left the stronger side without the three points despite the pre-match assessment.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: New York City recorded a significant structural deviation from expected performance.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with the match dynamics throughout.
  • xG alignment: The 1-1 result was not consistent with the expected goals differential.
  • Market alignment: The final outcome aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: New England created 2.47 expected goals against 1.17 for New York City.
  • Event impact: No major events disrupted the overall match flow.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards produced no distortion to the game structure.
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
J. Kieso
J. Kieso
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Schwartz
M. Schwartz
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
F. Dujic
F. Dujic
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
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 Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

New England ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy New York City
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
25.67
29.27
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
29.27
25.67
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
New England -0.26 Efficiency Index
vs
New York City +0.26 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
New England
New York City
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

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
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
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 0.15
New York City 0.29
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
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
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 0.02
New York City 0.01
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: 2026-08-24T00:21:31+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
F. Matthew
United States
49 (C) 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
B. Traore
Substitution
Ivory Coast
9 B. Traore
A. Perea Castañeda
Substitution
Colombia
8 A. Perea Castañeda
J. Shore
Substitution
United States
32 J. Shore
A. Ojeda
Argentina
26 A. Ojeda
T. Bacelar Martins
Substitution
Brazil
11 T. Bacelar Martins
N. Fernández Mercau
Argentina
7 N. Fernández Mercau

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
Jeremy Kieso
Matthew Schwartz
Filip Dujic

Statistics

Possession
NER
53%
NYC
47%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
5 Big Chances Created 3
3 Shots 4
67 Dangerous attacks 41
52 Possession 48
6 Corners 4
11 Free kicks 6
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

56 Ball Safe 61
1 Penalties 0
5 Goal Kicks 8
8 Goal Attempts 10
4 Substitutions 5
22 Throwins 17
0 Hit Woodwork 1
5 Successful Headers 7
13 Dribble Attempts 17
5 Successful Dribbles 8
38 Successful Dribbles Percentage 47

Attacking

95 Attacks 71
4 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

54 Long Passes 50
503 Passes 466
440 Successful Passes 394
87 Successful Passes Percentage 85
6 Key Passes 8
28 Successful Long Passes 14
52 Successful Long Passes Percentage 28

Defensive

4 Saves 4
9 Tackles 13
8 Interceptions 7
31 Duels Won 33

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
7.27
2
Mamadou Fofana
Mamadou Fofana Defender
6.6
8
Matt Polster
Matt Polster Defender
6.65
15
Cody Baker
Cody Baker
Defender70'
6.45
22
Ethan Kohler
Ethan Kohler Defender
6.82
23
Will Sands
Will Sands Defender
6.26
10
Carles Gil
Carles Gil (C) Midfielder
6.91
11
Jack Harrison
Jack Harrison Midfielder
6.28
77
Diego Fagúndez
Diego Fagúndez
Midfielder81'
6.69
14
Jackson Yueill
Jackson Yueill Midfielder
6.5
65
J. Siqueira
J. Siqueira
Attacker64'
6.65
25
Peyton Miller
Peyton Miller Midfielder
8.17
80
Alhassan Yusuf
Alhassan Yusuf Midfielder
6.69
99
Dor Turgeman
Dor Turgeman Attacker
6.64
27
Wilson Harris
Wilson Harris
Attacker81'
6.5
Referee : Guido Gonzalez

Starting XI ▼

49
Matt Freese
Matt Freese (C) Goalkeeper
7.61
2
Nico Cavallo
Nico Cavallo Defender
6.64
6
James Sands
James Sands Defender
7.61
23
Max Murray
Max Murray Defender
6.62
24
Tayvon Gray
Tayvon Gray Defender
6.2
35
Mitja Ilenčič
Mitja Ilenčič
Defender40'
6.63
8
Andrés Perea
Andrés Perea Midfielder
7.13
34
Raul Gustavo
Raul Gustavo
Defender68'
6.65
9
Bénie Traoré
Bénie Traoré Midfielder
6.56
22
Kevin O'Toole
Kevin O'Toole
Defender68'
6.3
26
Agustín Ojeda
Agustín Ojeda Midfielder
6.67
32
Jonathan Shore
Jonathan Shore Midfielder
6.57
55
Keaton Parks
Keaton Parks
Midfielder40'
6.48
7
Nicolás Fernández Mercau
Nicolás Fernández Mercau Attacker
7.78
11
Talles Magno
Talles Magno Attacker
7.01
20
Luighi
Luighi
Attacker46'
6.27

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

New England and New York City shared the points in a 1-1 draw after an even first half. New England generated the clearer underlying numbers yet could not convert the advantage into a win. The stronger side on paper finished level on the scoreboard. Possession favored the home side by a narrow margin. No disciplinary incidents affected the contest. The result highlighted a gap between expected goals and actual outcome. Both teams will review the second-half adjustments that prevented a decisive result.