St. Louis CITY SC Draws NYCFC 1-1 on the Road

Late goal from Brendan McSorely secures point for St. Louis in road match

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:20am

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St. Louis CITY SC traveled to New York to face New York FC in a Saturday night matchup. The two teams battled to a 1-1 draw, with NYCFC taking an early second-half lead before CITY equalized in stoppage time.

Why it matters

This result keeps St. Louis CITY SC within striking distance of the playoff race in the Western Conference, while NYCFC missed an opportunity to gain ground on the leaders in the Eastern Conference.

The details

NYCFC broke through in the 50th minute with a goal from Hannes Wolf, but CITY found a late equalizer in the 90+5th minute when Brendan McSorely scored a header to make it 1-1. Neither team could find a winner in the remaining moments.

  • The two sides did not meet last season, but in their previous meeting in 2024, CITY earned a 2-0 victory.
  • NYCFC took a 1-0 lead in the 50th minute.
  • CITY scored the equalizer in the 90+5th minute.

The players

Hannes Wolf

NYCFC midfielder who scored the opening goal in the 50th minute.

Brendan McSorely

St. Louis CITY SC player who scored the late equalizing goal in the 90+5th minute.

Roman Burki

St. Louis CITY SC goalkeeper who made 6 saves in the match.

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What they’re saying

“We fought hard to get that late goal and earn a point on the road. It was a tough match, but I'm proud of the team's effort to battle back.”

— Brendan McSorely, St. Louis CITY SC Player

What’s next

St. Louis CITY SC will remain on the road for their next match against Dallas FC on April 11, with kickoff set for 7:30 PM at Toyota Stadium.

The takeaway

This draw keeps St. Louis CITY SC within reach of the playoff positions, while NYCFC missed an opportunity to gain ground on the Eastern Conference leaders. The late equalizer showcased the resilience of the St. Louis squad as they continue to battle for a postseason berth.