CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Novak Micovic #1 of LA Galaxy kicks the ball during the second half against New York City FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Hannes Wolf #17 of New York City FC controls the ball against Joseph Paintsil #28 of LA Galaxy during the second half against New York City FC at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC covers his face with his jersey after missing a goal against LA Galaxy during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC celebrates with Tayvon Gray #24 after scoring on a penalty kick against goalkeeper Novak Micovic #1 of LA Galaxy during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC celebrates with Tayvon Gray #24 after scoring on a penalty kick against goalkeeper Novak Micovic #1 of LA Galaxy during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Nicolás Fernández #7 of New York City FC celebrates with Tayvon Gray #24 after scoring on a penalty kick against goalkeeper Novak Micovic #1 of LA Galaxy during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Aiden O'Neill #21 of New York City FC and Lucas Sanabria #8 of LA Galaxy battle for control during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: Aiden O'Neill #21 of New York City FC and Lucas Sanabria #8 of LA Galaxy battle for control during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 22, 2026 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)