Real Salt Lake vs New York City FC Highlights - September 12, 2026

New York City FC beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 in Major League Soccer on September 12, 2026.

The match was played at America First Field. Nicolás Fernández (41'), Luighi Hanri (61') scored for New York City FC.

At kick-off Real Salt Lake stood in position 10 with 29 points. Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats.

New York City FC went into the game in position 9, on 29 points. They had won 0, drawn 3 and lost 2 in their previous five.

A block denied Saba Lobjanidze on 8 minutes. Nicolás Fernández shot wide for New York City FC on 14 minutes.

Soon after, Luca Moisa forced a save for Real Salt Lake on 16 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Saba Lobjanidze’s effort (16').

Shortly afterwards, Juan Arias could not find the target for Real Salt Lake (17'). Morgan Guilavogui tested the goalkeeper for Real Salt Lake (19').

Moments later, Saba Lobjanidze forced a save for Real Salt Lake on 20 minutes.

Nicolás Fernández scored for New York City FC on 41 minutes after a pass from Agustin Ojeda.

After the break, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Juan Manuel Sanabria’s effort (53').

Agustin Ojeda picked out Luighi Hanri, who scored for New York City FC (61').

Soon after, the referee cautioned Alexandros Katranis of Real Salt Lake on 64 minutes.

Saba Lobjanidze sent an effort off target for Real Salt Lake (67'). Shortly afterwards, Lineker Rodrigues was booked for Real Salt Lake (69').

Colin Guske shot wide for Real Salt Lake on 83 minutes. Moments later, Aiden Hezarkhani tested the goalkeeper for Real Salt Lake (87').

Aiden Hezarkhani could not find the target for Real Salt Lake (88'). Substitutions: Real Salt Lake 5, New York City FC 4.

Real Salt Lake controlled 52.9% of possession. Real Salt Lake had 15 shots with 6 on target, while New York City FC had 6 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Real Salt Lake 1, New York City FC 6. Corners: Real Salt Lake 10, New York City FC 1.

Real Salt Lake completed the most passes, 503 in total at 84.3% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.