New York City FC defeated Columbus Crew 3–2 on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, in a Major League Soccer Matchday 26 fixture that kicked off at 23:30 UTC. Ukrainian referee Sergiy Boyko took charge of the contest at an undetermined venue. The sides went into the interval level at 1–1 before New York City FC pulled clear in the second half to claim all three points.

At Matchday 26 of the 2025 MLS season, this result carried significant weight for both clubs. New York City FC, pushing for a high see...