DECEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
2021 MLS Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Portland Timbers vs. New York City FC
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Behind the drama: Three tactical elements that defined NYCFC vs. Portland in MLS Cup NYCFC's win in Saturday's final came after a battle of contrasting styles.
ASN: Analysis & Thoughts: NYCFC registers defining win over Portland in MLS Cup New York City FC are the champions of MLS following a dramatic shootout win over Portland in MLS Cup. It was a remarkable path through the p...
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Santiago Rodriguez - Takes shot against Portland Rodriguez took a shot on target and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory against the Timbers in the MLS Cup Final. He also made a block and won one of o...
Impact Rodriguez ends his season in MLS with four goals in 25 appearances (15 starts) on the left wing for the champions NYCFC, but he is scheduled to return from his loan to Uruguayan club Montevideo City Torque at the end of the calendar year.
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Alfredo Morales - Makes five clearances against Portland Morales created a chance and made five clearances in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory against the Timbers in the MLS Cup Final. He also won one of two tackles in the ma...
Impact Morales saw his penalty saved by Steve Clark in the shootout, but NYCFC won anyway and lifted the club's first ever MLS Cup. Morales had four assists and five clean sheets in 31 appearances (24 starts) from defensive midfield during his first season in New York.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Talles Magno - Subs on in playoff win Magno substituted in for extra time in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory against Portland in the MLS Cup Final.
Impact Magno scored three goals in 18 MLS appearances (five starts) this season since joining NYCFC in May, and the 19-year-old will hope to make his mark with the club in 2022 after the benefit of a full preseason.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thiago - On bench in MLS Cup win Andrade was an unused substitute in Saturday's MLS Cup Final victory against Portland.
Impact Thiago tallied four goals and an assist in 22 appearances (nine starts) during his first season for NYCFC. He wasn't utilized much in the playoffs, and the 21-year-old will want to establish himself as a more consistent feature on the wings for the defending MLS champions in 2022.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
