Saint Louis City SC and New York City FC Draw 1-1

Clubs battle to a stalemate in MLS matchup

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:48am

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In a closely contested Major League Soccer match, Saint Louis City SC and New York City FC played to a 1-1 draw at Saint Louis' CityPark Stadium. Both teams scored a goal in the second half, leaving the final score knotted at one apiece.

Why it matters

The draw keeps both teams in the middle of the MLS Eastern Conference standings, with Saint Louis City SC and New York City FC each looking to make a push for the playoffs later in the season. The result highlights the competitive balance in the league as clubs battle for positioning.

The details

Saint Louis City SC took the lead in the 65th minute when forward Nate Doyle scored on a counterattack. However, New York City FC equalized in the 78th minute with a goal from midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo. Both teams had chances to take the lead late, but strong goalkeeping from Saint Louis' Marvin Edouard and New York's Sean Johnson kept the score tied.

  • The match was played on April 4, 2026 at CityPark Stadium in Saint Louis, Missouri.
  • Saint Louis City SC took the lead in the 65th minute.
  • New York City FC scored the equalizing goal in the 78th minute.

The players

Nate Doyle

A forward for Saint Louis City SC who scored the opening goal in the match.

Alejandro Pozuelo

A midfielder for New York City FC who scored the equalizing goal in the second half.

Marvin Edouard

The goalkeeper for Saint Louis City SC who made several key saves to preserve the draw.

Sean Johnson

The goalkeeper for New York City FC who also had an impressive performance to keep the match tied.

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What they’re saying

“It was a hard-fought match between two quality teams. We'll take the point and look to build on this result in our next game.”

— Bradley Carnell, Head Coach, Saint Louis City SC

“We had our chances to win it, but Saint Louis defended well. A draw is a fair result, but we're disappointed not to come away with all three points.”

— Nick Cushing, Head Coach, New York City FC

What’s next

Both teams will look to build on the draw as they continue their MLS campaigns. Saint Louis City SC will host the Philadelphia Union in their next match on April 11, while New York City FC will travel to face Atlanta United on April 15.

The takeaway

The 1-1 draw between Saint Louis City SC and New York City FC showcases the parity in Major League Soccer, with neither team able to gain a decisive advantage. Both clubs will aim to use this result as a springboard to climb up the Eastern Conference standings in the coming weeks.