The NEW YORK FOOTBALL CLUB have beaten the PORTLAND TIMBER FOR THE U.S. MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP
FROM CBS NEWS:
Hundreds
of fans watched the game at the Hammerstein Ballroom in the Manhattan
Center, and once the win was in the bag, they filled the streets of
Manhattan to celebrate.
FROM NBC NEWS:
Alex Callens converted his penalty and New York City FC won its first MLS Cup title in a shootout after a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday.
ITP V.021 EDITORS NOTE:
YEEEEES!! the New York football club have WON the U.S. Major League Soccer Championship over the Portland Timbers. On a penalty kick in overtime! Sooooo awesome. We got CHAMPS in NEW YORK CITY!! How about ticker tape parade.
FROM NEW YORK CITY MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO:
HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE!
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) December 11, 2021
Congratulations to #NYCFC for showing the world that NYC grit and determination wins every time!
Bring that cup back to New York City, we're ready to celebrate with you at City Hall. See you Tuesday!#MLSCup pic.twitter.com/3AJMlkcP1c
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-