Thiago Martins — known simply as “Thiago” — scored his first career goal in MLS, Nicolás Fernández and Andrés Perea added a goal apiece and New York City FC beat the New York Red Bulls 3-2 on Saturday night in Harrison, N.J.

NYCFC (17-10-5) has 56 points, tied with Miami for third in the Eastern Conference.

The Red Bulls (12-12-7) have 43 points, four behind ninth-place Chicago — which later defeated Columbus, 2-0, Saturday — for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Thiago celebrates with the Hudson River Derby trophy after NYCFC’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls on Sept. 27, 2025. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

New York has made an MLS-record 15 consecutive playoff appearance, a streak very much in jeopardy with just two regular-season games remaining.

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