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Gudmundur Thorarinsson - Creates chance in playoff win Thorarinsson created a chance and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory against the Timbers in the MLS Cup Final. He also made tow blocks and two c...

Impact Thorarinsson made his first MLS start since Oct. 17 in Saturday's final, but he did well and NYCFC lifted its first ever trophy in Portland. He ends the season with two goals and four assists in 27 appearances (21 starts) mostly at left back for the champions.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Malte Amundsen - Subs on in playoff win Amundsen subbed in for extra time in Saturday's MLS Cup Final against Portland, and he made two clearances and three interceptions in the 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory.

Impact Amundsen finished his first MLS season with one goal, three assists and four clean sheets -- not to mention an MLS Cup -- in 36 appearances (17 starts) at left back for NYCFC. He was given an extended run in the lineup from mid-October through the Eastern Conference Final last week, and the 23-year-old could be in line for more consistent game time in 2022,

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ronny Deila Strips and James Sands is Feeling "******* Amazing" ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jesus Medina - Creates two chances against Portland Medina took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory against the Timbers in the MLS Cup Final. He also won two of two tackles in the...

Impact Medina finished the season as NYCFC's second-highest scorer, with nine goals and two assists in 37 MLS appearances (31 starts) on the right wing.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tayvon Gray - Makes nine clearances in playoff win Gray took two shots (one on target and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory against Portland in the MLS Cup Final. He also made nine clearances an...

Impact Gray defended valiantly against the Timbers as his side won Saturday's final and lifted the MLS Cup. Gray was thrown into the deep end when Anton Tinnerholm injured his achilles in October, leaving the Gray to start at right back for the playoffs. But the 19-year-old coped well with the pressure and finished his first season in MLS with two assists in 14 appearances (seven starts).

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Callens - Makes seven clearances in playoff win Callens took a shot and made seven clearances in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory against Portland in the MLS Cup Final. He also made a block and two interceptions in t...

Impact Callens slotted home the winning penalty in the shootout on Saturday, giving NYCFC its first ever MLS Cup. He finished the season with two goals and seven clean sheets in 30 appearances (29 starts) this season for the champions.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

James Sands - Wins six tackles against Portland Sands made six clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory against the Timbers in the MLS Cup Final. He also won six of six tackles in the matc...

Impact Sands was an excellent screen in defensive midfield and he helped NYCFC lift its first ever MLS Cup on Saturday. The 21-year-old kept eight clean sheets in 30 games this season, splitting time between defensive midfield and central defense.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Chanot - Makes 16 clearances in MLS Final Chanot made three blocks, 16 clearances and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory against Portland in the MLS Cup Final.

Impact Chanot felt aggrieved at what he thought was a foul on him just before Felipe Mora dramatically equalized Saturday's game at the end of regulation, but NYCFC survived extra time and won the penalty shootout to lift the club's first ever trophy. Chanot finishes the season with 11 clean sheets in 34 MLS appearances (33 starts) in central defense.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Concedes goal against Portland Johnson made four saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory against the Timbers in the MLS Cup Final.

Impact Johnson was beaten by a dramatic Felipe Mora goal at the end of regulation on Saturday, but he was the hero of the shootout, saving penalties from Mora and Diego Valeri and leading NYCFC to its first ever MLS Cup. Johnson finishes 2021 with 10 clean sheets and 35 goals allowed in 33 games this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Moralez - Records assist in MLS Final Moralez took two shots on target and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory against Portland in the MLS Cup Final. He also made an interception, and he cre...

Impact Moralez set up Valentin Castellanos' opening goal on Saturday from a free kick, and he converted his penalty in the shootout as NYCFC won its first ever MLS Cup. The 34-year-old tallied four goals and 13 assists in 34 appearances (31 starts) this season, but he has a decision to make about his future as his contract expires at the end of the calendar year.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Castellanos - Scores goal in MLS Final Castellanos took five shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory against Portland in the MLS Cup Final.

Impact Castellanos opened the scoring against the Timbers with a header from a free kick, and he converted his penalty in the shootout as his side won its first ever MLS Cup on Saturday. Castellanos also won the Golden Boot in 2021, with 22 goals and eight assists in 35 games (all starts) for the champions.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC spoil the party in Portland, prove their mettle as MLS Cup champions

While playing spoiler vs. the Timbers, NYCFC proved to be more than worthy MLS Cup champions, Doug McIntyre writes.

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Sean Johnson savors MLS Cup title, MVP honors: "It means the whole world" ' MLSSoccer.com It was all too familiar for Sean Johnson in his first four years with New York City FC. The club had massive expectations and were a force d...

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

"It is such a special feeling." James Sands leads his hometown club to MLS Cup ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

"This club has built a champion." Sean Johnson talks winning and his MVP performance ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

NYCFC wins first MLS Cup after beating Portland in shootout New York City FC shakes off a stoppage-time goal to win a 4-2 shootout and defeat the Timbers on Saturday in Portland

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Portland Timbers 1-1 New York City FC (aet, 2-4 pens): Johnson penalty heroics seal maiden title Portland Timbers were the form side heading into the MLS Cup final but were downed by New York City FC at Providence Park.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Lilburn's Sean Johnson named MVP of MLS Cup Sean Johnson, a native of Lilburn, was named MVP of Saturday’s MLS Cup for his performance during NYCFC’s victory against Portland at Provid...

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • AJC.COM

NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson named MLS Cup MVP pres. by Audi ' MLSSoccer.com Sean Johnson will forever be known as New York City FC’s shootout hero, and that’s exactly why he earned MLS Cup MVP presented by Audi honor...

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

2021 MLS Cup top plays: NYCFC defeats Timbers in shootout for first Cup title

The New York City FC defeated the Portland Timbers in the 2021 MLS Cup in penalty kicks. Check out the top plays from the match!

DECEMBER 11, 2021

MLS Cup: NYCFC beat Timbers in penalties to win club's first title Medina was struck near the arm when a fan threw two beer cans on the field in the 40th minute of the MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NYCFC wins MLS Cup, beating Portland Timbers in shootout

Alex Callens converted his penalty and New York City FC won its first MLS Cup title on a shootout after a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York City FC win MLS Cup 2021 ' MLSSoccer.com New York City FC have won their first-ever MLS Cup title, stunning the Portland Timbers in penalty kicks in Saturday's MLS Cup Final at Prov...

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

New York City FC wins MLS Cup, beating Portland Timbers 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 tie

New York City FC wins MLS Cup, beating Portland Timbers 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 tie

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Best of the 2021 MLS Cup final: Portland Timbers vs. New York City FC Highlights from the final of the championship match of the MLS Cup from Providence Park in Portland, Oregon.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • USATODAY.COM