New York City FC came from behind to win 2-1 over Tigres UANL, securing their place in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Leagues Cup. The Mexican team had taken an early lead with a goal from Guido Pizarro, but Maximiliano Morález and Santiago Rodríguez scored for the New Yorkers to clinch the victory.
Tigres fell at the Round of 16 stage for the second consecutive year. Under Veljko Paunović, they saw their seven-game unbeaten streak end, including three straight wins.
NYCFC secured a win in regular time for the first time in seven games. During this stretch, the Americans lost twice and drew five times (two of which were decided by penalties).
Ignacio Cairola is a bilingual sports journalist and writer fluent in English and Spanish. He joined Bolavip US in September 2024, where he specializes in breaking news and live coverage of major championships like the NBA, NFL, MLS, MLB, and College Football, as well as global competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and Premier League. Ignacio studied Sports Journalism at ETER and holds a degree in Audiovisual Communication from the Universidad Nacional de San Martín in Argentina. He brings extensive experience in writing and creating multiplatform content, having contributed to media publishers and managed social media for international brands like Adidas. A versatile communicator, Ignacio has a deep passion for storytelling.
