New York City FC Routs Orlando City 5-0 in Home Opener

Keaton Parks scores twice in the second half as NYCFC dominates with 68% possession and 13 shots on goal.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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New York City FC defeated Orlando City 5-0 in their home opener on Saturday, with Keaton Parks scoring two goals in the second half. NYCFC opened the scoring in the 21st minute and led 3-0 at halftime. Orlando played most of the game with 10 men after goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau was sent off in the 16th minute.

Why it matters

The win puts NYCFC in sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference, continuing their strong run against Orlando City. The lopsided result highlights NYCFC's offensive firepower and ability to capitalize on an opponent's red card.

The details

NYCFC scored three goals in the first half, with Agustin Ojeda, Nicolas Fernández, and Maxi Moralez finding the back of the net. In the second half, Keaton Parks scored twice to extend the lead to 5-0. NYCFC dominated possession (68%) and outshot Orlando 13-4.

  • The match was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • Maxime Crepeau was sent off with a red card in the 16th minute.
  • Agustin Ojeda scored in the 21st minute to open the scoring.
  • Nicolas Fernández scored in the 42nd minute to make it 2-0.
  • Maxi Moralez converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time to make it 3-0 at halftime.
  • Keaton Parks scored in the 49th and 54th minutes to extend the lead to 5-0.

The players

Keaton Parks

A midfielder for New York City FC who scored two goals in the second half to lead his team to victory.

Maxime Crepeau

The Orlando City goalkeeper who was sent off with a red card in the 16th minute, forcing his team to play with 10 men for most of the match.

Agustin Ojeda

A midfielder for New York City FC who scored the opening goal in the 21st minute.

Nicolas Fernández

A forward for New York City FC who scored the second goal in the 42nd minute.

Maxi Moralez

A midfielder for New York City FC who had an assist and converted a penalty to give his team a 3-0 lead at halftime.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and really took it to them from the start. Keaton's goals in the second half were the icing on the cake.”

— Ronny Deila, Head Coach, New York City FC (mymotherlode.com)

“Going down a man so early really hurt us, and NYCFC took full advantage. We'll need to regroup and come back stronger next week against Montreal.”

— Oscar Pareja, Head Coach, Orlando City (mymotherlode.com)

What’s next

Orlando City will look to bounce back next Saturday when they face Montreal, while NYCFC will travel to Colorado for their next match.

The takeaway

NYCFC's dominant performance at home showcased their offensive firepower and ability to capitalize on an opponent's misfortunes, putting them in a strong position atop the Eastern Conference standings early in the season.