New York City FC fell behind early against Orlando City SC, allowing a goal in the 18th minute. Nani scored after a poorly cleared ball fell at his feet in the box. Following that, Orlando City had another goal disallowed following VAR review and Maxime Chanot had to clear a ball off the line, after goalkeeper, Sean Johnson, ran out of the box to confront a Nani breakaway.
Despite the rough start, New York City FC dominated the remainder of the match, earning a draw and their eighth point in their last four matches thanks to Heber notching his second strike of the season.