A Thomas McNamara stunner proved to be the difference in Portland, while Sporting Kansas City ended its winless streak in MLS.
New York City FC moved alongside Montreal Impact atop the MLS Eastern Conference standings courtesy of Sunday's 2-1 win at the defending champion Portland Timbers.
A stunning second-half strike from Thomas McNamara sealed the points after Fanendo Adi had canceled out David Villa's opener in Portland. The third consecutive win moved New York City FC to 16 points from 11 games in the east, equal with the Impact, who sit top courtesy of a superior goal difference.