NYCFC Wins MLS Cup, Beating Portland Timbers In Shootout
Dec 11, 2021, 4:43 PM
Alexander Callens #6 of New York City celebrates after converting a penalty kick to win the 2021 MLS Cup final against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on December 11, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
PORTLAND. Ore. (AP) — 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.
New York on top. 👑@NYCFC are your 2021 #MLSCup champions! pic.twitter.com/apuAS5W92l
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) December 11, 2021
Golden Boot winner Valentin`Taty’ Castellanos scored in the opening half and it appeared that NYCFC was on its way to the league championship, when Portland’s Felipe Mora scored in stoppage time to tie the game.
Callen’s penalty sealed NYCFC’s 4-2 shootout victory.
ALEX CALLENS WITH AUTHORITY! 💥
What a moment for @NYCFC. #MLSCup pic.twitter.com/KXvbDg0ASt
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) December 11, 2021
Goalkeeper Sean Johnson saved attempts from Mora and Diego Valeri.
