New York City FC will host Columbus Crew in an MLS regular-season match at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET.
- New York City FC: 8th in the Eastern Conference with 47 points
- Columbus Crew: 6th in the Eastern Conference with 49 points
How and where to watch
- Streaming / TV: The match will be live on MLS Season Pass (Apple TV), available globally.
- Broadcast Radio: New York City FC fans can listen live on ESPN 106.3 FM (English) and Deportes Radio 760 AM (Spanish), and follow along on the club’s app and social channels. Columbus Crew will have live audio on their website and mobile app.
Match context
This midweek match is huge for both teams in the playoff hunt. NYCFC has 14 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses and 47 points from 28 matches while Columbus has 49 points from 29 matches. A win for NYCFC would put them above Columbus in the standings and make the race for the playoffs even more intense.
Columbus Crew comes to NYC after a wild 5–4 win over Atlanta United where they were up 5–1 at halftime. They’ve only won once in their last 4 matches across all competitions.
Expected Lineups New York City FC vs. Columbus
New York City FC (4–2–3–1): Matt Freese, Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Raul Gustavo, Kevin O'Toole, Aiden O’Neill, Justin Haak, Hannes Wolf, Maxi Moralez, Nicolas Fernandez Mercau, Alonso Martínez.
Columbus Crew (4–4–2): Patrick Schulte, Andres Herrera, Steven Moreira, Yevgen Cheberko, Malte Amundsen, Dániel Gazdag, Dylan Chambost, Darlington Nagbe, Max Arfsten, Wessam Abou Ali, Ibrahim Aliyu.
Head-to-head history
MLS all-time head-to-head:
- Columbus Crew: 11
- New York City FC: 8
- Draws: 8
Their last match earlier this season ended 0–0 so this rivalry is always competitive.
Prediction
With New York City FC’s home form and Columbus Crew’s recent struggles, NYCFC should win by a narrow margin. Their defense and attack at home will be the difference.
Predicted Score: New York City FC 2–1 Columbus Crew
Betting Tip: NYCFC tends to start strong at home so betting on them to win the first half might be a good option.