Brendan McSorley's 95th-Minute Header Snatches a Draw From NYCFC at Yankee Stadium
St. Louis City SC walked out of Yankee Stadium with a 1-1 draw on Saturday night, thanks to Brendan McSorley's absolutely clutch 95th-minute header. The goal, powered home off a long ball from Lukas MacNaughton right from the center of the box, denied NYCFC what would have been their third win in four home games. For St. Louis, it was massive: just the second goal they've scored all season.
McSorley Saves St. Louis From a Tough Loss
NYCFC had looked dangerous all night, with Hannes Wolf putting them ahead in the 50th minute off an assist from Maxi Moralez. That give-and-go moved New York to 2-1-1 at home and looked like it might be enough. But St. Louis kept pushing, and McSorley's late-game heroics sent everyone home disappointed in the Bronx.
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👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiGoalkeeper Roman Burki was absolutely stellar for St. Louis, turning away six shots including a Nicolas Fernandez chance just moments before McSorley equalized. The Swiss netminder kept his team alive when things looked bleak.
Both Offenses Had Their Moments
St. Louis came into this match fresh off a 3-1 win over New England, but couldn't find that same offensive rhythm for most of the evening. Marcel Hartel, who leads St. Louis with two goals, had two solid chances in the first half: one in the 26th minute and another at the 39-minute mark, but NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese stood tall both times with two saves.
NYCFC had opportunities too. Keaton Parks fired a volley high in the third minute, and Tayvon Gray tested Burki three minutes later. Agustin Ojeda nearly doubled New York's advantage in the 63rd minute before Burki denied him. Nicolas Fernandez, tied for third in MLS with five goals, was held scoreless for just the second time in six matches.
St. Louis mounted a furious finish with multiple chances in the final moments. Cedric Teuchart was wide left on an 82-minute attempt, and Dante Polvara sent a right-footer high in the 93rd minute before McSorley delivered the goods just two minutes later.
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