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New York City FC defeats Real Salt Lake 2-0 to end winless streak
New York City FC defeated Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Saturday night at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, snapping an eight-game winless streak for the visitors.
Goals were provided by Nicolás Fernández in the 41st minute and Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos in the 62nd minute. New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese recorded five saves, earning his fifth shutout of the season. The team outshot Real Salt Lake 15 to 6.
The loss extends Real Salt Lake’s winless streak in MLS to 11 games. The club currently sits in 10th place in the Western Conference with an 8-11-5 record, remaining one spot away from a postseason position with 10 regular-season games remaining.
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Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos · Matt Freese · New York City FC · Nicolas Fernandez · Real Salt Lake
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The loss leaves Real Salt Lake with an 8-11-5 record, placing them 10th in the Western Conference. www.sltrib.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] New York City FC moved into seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. www.winnipegfreepress.com · www.sltrib.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] New York City FC defeated Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Saturday night in Sandy, Utah. www.winnipegfreepress.com · www.sltrib.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The victory snapped an eight-game winless streak for New York City FC. www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] New York City FC recorded 15 shots compared to Real Salt Lake's 6 shots. www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nicolás Fernández and Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos each scored one goal for New York City FC. www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Real Salt Lake's winless streak in MLS has extended to 11 games. www.sltrib.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Goalkeeper Matt Freese recorded five saves and his fifth shutout of the season. www.winnipegfreepress.com