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Maxime Chanot - Defends well in playoff win Chanot took a shot on target and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference Final. He also made a block, five clearances and two...

Impact Chanot and his side recovered well after conceding the opening goal on Sunday via an own goal, drawing back level with the Union almost immediately through Maximiliano Moralez and then winning the game in the 88th minute to advance to next weekend's MLS Cup Final. He will take on the Timbers, which have scored six goals and conceded just once in the playoffs so far.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Rodriguez - Creates two chances in playoff win Rodriguez took a shot and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference Final. He also made three interceptions in the match.

Impact Rodriguez was active in attack on Sunday but he was sacrificed around the hour mark for the fresh legs that eventually downed the Union. He will be back in the lineup for next weekend's MLS Cup Final against the Timbers, which have conceded just one goal in the playoffs so far.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Medina - Creates two chances in playoff win Medina took a shot on target and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference Final. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Medina was active in attack on Sunday but he was sacrificed around the hour mark for the fresh legs that eventually downed the Union. He will be back in the lineup for next weekend's MLS Cup Final against the Timbers, which have conceded just one goal in the playoffs so far.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Concedes goal against Philadelphia Johnson made three saves but conceded a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against the Union in the Eastern Conference Final.

Impact Johnson was beaten by an Alexander Callens own goal on Sunday, but his side recovered and defeated a severely depleted Philadelphia team to advance to the MLS Cup Final next weekend. He will be facing Portland, which have scored six goals in the playoffs so far.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gudmundur Thorarinsson - Records assist in playoff win Thorarinsson was subbed into Sunday's Eastern Conference Final against Philadelphia in the 58th minute, and he assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Thorarinsson came off the bench and set up a goal for the second straight time on Sunday, this time assisting Talles Magno's 88th-minute game winner against the Union. Thorarinsson is pushing for a return to the starting lineup in next weekend's MLS Cup Final against Portland.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi - Records assist in playoff win Tajouri-Shradi subbed into Sunday's Eastern Conference Final against Philadelphia in the 58th minute, and he took a shot and assisted a goal in the 2-1 victory.

Impact The bench players made the difference on Sunday, as Tajouri-Shradi set up Maximiliano Moralez's equalizer and then fellow subs Gudmundur Thorarinsson and Talles Magno connected to score the game winner in the 88th minute. Tajouri-Shradi will hope to be able to have a similar impact in next weekend's MLS Cup Final against Portland, which have conceded just one goal in the playoffs so far.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Moralez - Scores goal against Philadelphia Moralez scored a goal and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 victory against the Union in the Eastern Conference Final.

Impact Moralez scored a crucial equalizer just a few minutes after his opponents had briefly taken the lead in Sunday's Eastern Conference Championship. It was the 34-year-old's fourth goal of the season, and he's now through to his first ever MLS Cup Final next weekend against Portland, which have conceded just one goal in these playoffs so far.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Talles Magno - Scores goal against Philadelphia Magno subbed into Sunday's Eastern Conference Final against the Union in the 58th minute and he scored a goal in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Talles Magno broke the deadlock in the 88th minute on Sunday, scoring his third goal of the season and sending his side through to the MLS Cup Final against Portland next weekend. He is unlikely to start, but he is very likely to play a role off the bench once again.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Callens - Scores own goal against Philadelphia Callens took two shots (one on target) and won two of three tackles in Sunday's 2-1 victory against the Union in the Eastern Conference Final. Unfortunately for him, he also scored...

Impact Callens opened the scoring for the wrong team on Sunday, but his side was able to recover and defeat a depleted Philadelphia side to advance to the MLS Cup Final next weekend. He will be facing Portland, which have scored six goals in the playoffs so far.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

"It's [bleep] amazing" - James Sands on winning the Eastern Conference Final ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

NYCFC Player Ratings: Talles Magno, Maxime Chanot lead Cityzens to MLS Cup ' MLSSoccer.com New York City FC are all lined up for their first MLS Cup shot after fighting back late for a 2-1 victory over Eastern Conference Final host...

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

New York City FC Defeat the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference Final, Advance to MLS Cup ' MLSSoccer.com Portland Timbers will host New York City FC in 2021 MLS Cup on Saturday, December 11 (3 p.m. ET / ABC, Univision, TSN, TVA Sports)

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

NYCFC outlasts Union 2-1 to reach 1st MLS Cup final Talles Magno scored in the 88th minute to send New York City FC into the MLS Cup final with a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

NYCFC outlasts Union 2-1 to reach 1st MLS Cup final

Talles Magno scored in the 88th minute to send New York City FC into the MLS Cup final with a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recap: Philadelphia Union 1, New York City FC 2 ' MLSSoccer.com A Talles Magno goal two minutes from full time sent New York City FC to MLS Cup for the first time in club history as the fourth-seeded City...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Philadelphia Union vs. NYCFC: Time, TV, streaming, lineups, betting odds for MLS playoffs The undermanned Philadelphia Union, missing several players due to a COVID-19 outbreak, will host NYCFC for the right to play Portland on De...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

James Sands - Starting against Philadelphia Sands (undisclosed) is in NYCFC's starting lineup for Sunday's Eastern Conference Final against the Union.

Impact Sands was an injury concern for Sunday's game after coming off with a knock against New England last week, but he's back on the pitch from the start against Philadelphia.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Acevedo - On bench against Philadelphia Acevedo (lower body) is in NYCFC's match day squad for Sunday's Eastern Conference Final against the Union.

Impact Acevedo has been out since September with a lower body injury, but he's back on the bench Sunday and could see some playing time in the playoff game.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Union without 11 players for MLS East final against NYCFC

The Philadelphia Union will be without 11 players on Sunday when the team plays NYCFC in the MLS Eastern Conference finals because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maxi Moralez: NYCFC chasing "history" during Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs ' MLSSoccer.com New York City FC have qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs every year since 2016, usually struggling to find second gear.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Blake's saves carry Union to brink of MLS Cup championship

Philadelphia Union goalie Andre Blake has carried the franchise to the MLS Eastern Conference championship game

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLS Footnotes: Real Salt Lake, NYCFC hoping to keep the upsets rolling in MLS playoffs

Doug McIntyre looks at how the Portland Timbers, Philadelphia Union, Real Salt Lake and NYCFC got this far and what's next.

DECEMBER 1, 2021

How NYCFC can adjust without Castellanos for conference final As was the case for much of the 2021 season, New York City FC found itself at the whim of talented but sometimes temperamental striker Valen...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Revolution season ends in playoff loss to NYC FC on penalties kicks After a dominant regular season, the Revs' playoff run was cut short.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM