Columbus Crew host New York City FC on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. The kick-off time is 23:30 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. Columbus Crew go into the match 11th in the table; New York City FC sit 7th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Columbus Crew have taken 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 win. New York City FC have collected 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over the same span. Recent run: 1 loss.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 10 May 2026: Columbus Crew 0-3 New York City FC; 17 Sept 2025: Columbus Crew 2-3 New York City FC; 22 Mar 2025: Columbus Crew 0-0 New York City FC. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

New York City FC beat Columbus Crew 2-1. Columbus Crew scored through D. Gazdag 90' (pen.). New York City FC replied with N. Fernández Mercau 28' (pen.), A. Ojeda 70'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 90 as the contest closed.

Columbus Crew held 59% of the ball against 41% for New York City FC. Shots on target finished 4-5. Expected goals read 1.67 for Columbus Crew, 1.41 for New York City FC.

New York City FC take the three points; Columbus Crew look at a thin night for the home crowd. Columbus Crew sat 11th and New York City FC 7th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.