Match summary
New York City FC saw off Orlando City 2-0. New York City FC led 1-0 at half-time.
Mounsef Bakrar put New York City FC ahead with a header in the 37th minute and Talles Magno made it 2-0 with a header in the 68th minute.
The chances backed that up: New York City FC created 2.13 expected goals (xG) from 16 shots to Orlando City's 1.38 from 11. Santiago Rodríguez had a penalty saved for New York City FC.