NYCFC hosted CF Montreal in an MLS match on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. 

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New York City FC midfielder Ismael Tajouri-Shradi celebrates after scoring a goal against CF Montreal during an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Harrison, N.J.

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New York City FC forward Valentin Castellanos, right, defends as CF Montreal goalkeeper James Pantemis kicks the ball during an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Harrison, N.J.

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CF Montreal midfielder Victor Wanyama, right, fights for the ball against New York City FC midfielder Alfredo Morales during an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Harrison, N.J.

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New York City FC midfielder Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, right, strikes the ball next to CF Montreal defender Zorhan Bassong during an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Harrison, N.J.

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New York City FC players take a knee during the national anthem before an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. in Harrison, N.J.

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NYCFC midfielder Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, center, celebrates after scoring a goal against CF Montreal during an MLS soccer match Wednesday in Harrison, N.J.

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CF Montreal coach Wilfried Nancy, right, gives instructions to players during the team's MLS soccer match against New York City FC on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Harrison, N.J.

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CF Montreal coach Wilfried Nancy, center, gives instructions to players during the team's MLS soccer match against New York City FC on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Harrison, N.J.

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