The First For Pereyra
With the goal that leveled the Lions against Philadelphia on Monday night and eventually clinched the top spot in the group, Mauricio Pereyra netted his first finish since joining the Club midway through the 2019 season. Since his first appearance for City on August 17, 2019 against Minnesota United, Pereyra has appeared in 11 matches for the Lions with nine starts and three assists to his credit.
How They Got Here
The Lions earned their spot in the Knockout Round presented by Audi by finishing atop Group A ahead of the Philadelphia Union, New York City FC and Inter Miami.