NYCFC defeated CF Montreal, 3-1, in the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022.

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CF Montreal defender Alistair Johnston sits on the pitch after losing to the NYFC in an MLS Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Teammates pile up on NYCFC midfielder Maximiliano Moralez following his goal against CF Montreal during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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NYCFC defender Maxime Chanot celebrates his team's victory over CF Montreal in the Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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NYCFC midfielder Maximiliano Moralez celebrates his goal against CF Montreal during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Teammates celebrate a goal by NYCFC forward Talles Magno (43) during the second half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game against CF Montreal in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

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CF Montréal forward Kei Kamara (23) goes up for the ball over NYCFC defender Thiago Martins (5) during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

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New York City goalkeeper Sean Johnson collides with CF Montreal forward Mason Toye during the second half of the Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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NYCFC midfielder Gabriel Pereira (38) is brought down in the box by CF Montreal goalkeeper James Pantemis during the second half of an Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

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NYCFC forward Héber (9) celebrates his goal against CF Montreal with teammates during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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New York City goalkeeper Sean Johnson celebrates his team's victory over the CF Montreal in the Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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NYCFC forward Héber (9) celebrates his goal against CF Montreal during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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NYCFC forward Talles Magno (43) scores from the penalty spot during the second half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game against CF Montreal in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

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CF Montréal defender Joel Waterman, right, and New York City midfielder Maximiliano Moralez, center, battle for the ball as Rudy Camacho looks on during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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CF Montréal midfielder Djordje Mihailovic (8) left, challenges NYCFC forward Kevin O'Toole (22) during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

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NYCFC defender Thiago Martins celebrates his team's victory over the CF Montreal in the Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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NYCFC midfielder Santiago Rodríguez leaps over CF Montréal goalkeeper James Pantemis during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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NYCFC forward Héber (9) celebrates his goal against CF Montreal with teammates during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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NYCFC forward Héber (9) right, is challenged by CF Montréal defender Joel Waterman (16) during the second half of an Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

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CF Montréal forward Kei Kamara (23) moves in on NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson (1) during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

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CF Montreal midfielder Djordje Mihailovic kicks the ball away from NYCFC forward Kevin O'Toole during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinals soccer game in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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