March 12, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – New York City FC News Release
New York City Football Club claimed a first win of the 2023 season with a 1-0 triumph over Inter Miami CF.
Christopher McVey’s first-half own-goal separated the sides at Yankee Stadium, as the Boys in Blue stepped out on home turf for the first time since October.
Here are Five Points from Saturday night’s success against the Herons…
Lift-Off
City are off and running!
It may not have been comfortable, it may not have been pretty, but the Boys in Blue have our first three points on the board.
From two tough road trips in Nashville SC and Chicago Fire, Nick Cushing had lamented a slow start and finish from our opening encounters, and had called for an improved performance over the full 90 minutes to reignite the new campaign, eager to celebrate our Home Opener on a winning note in front of the City faithful.
The City Boys really had to grind out this victory, and though the decisive goal arrived courtesy of a stroke of good fortune, the squad will not have minded in the slightest! After all, it doesn’t matter how it goes in… The main thing was that it did, and that the squad gave their all to defend the lead.
Though Cushing prides himself on dominant performances, sometimes you have to dig deep and fight, and the home side produced a valiant display, battling for every ball and rallying in the second half to limit the number of opportunities Miami – and the dangerous Josef Martínez especially – had to level.
In truth, the win should perhaps have been more comfortable with some of the chances the home side crafted, but the hosts found Miami ‘keeper Drake Callender in inspired form.
Plus, a little rust is to be expected so early in the season… and ultimately, a win is a win!
Match Highlights | NYCFC 1-0 Inter Miami CF
Back In The BX
Oh, it was good to be back…
Saturday’s clash saw City grace home turf for the first time in almost five months, having last stepped out on New York soil in last season’s playoffs – coincidentally, against Miami.
Though much had changed in the off-season, one key component remained: the unwavering support and unquestionable impact of the City fans.
Just as they did in October’s Round One clash, the home faithful spurred their side on to victory, greeting the Boys in Blue with a hero’s welcome on another special night in the Bronx, and providing crucial encouragement in a tense finale.
The post-match celebrations said it all: the players were delighted to be…
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