Late scoring burst sends NYCFC to victory over San Jose
New York City FC midfielder Keaton Parks watches his goal during the first half of the team's MLS match against CF Montreal on July 7, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. Credit: AP/Gary McCullough
New York City FC broke a scoreless tie with a three-goal outburst late in the second half and Sean Johnson had three saves in a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes in MLS action on Sunday.
Keaton Parks scored the first goal for NYCFC (4-3-1) in the 74th minute on a give-and-go with Talles Magno. Gabriel Pereira notched the second goal from inside the box four minutes later. Chris Gloster capped the scoring when he took an overhead pass and beat San Jose keeper JT Marcinkowski to the left side in the 88th minute.
NYCFC outshot the Earthquakes (1-5-3) 24-11 with a commanding 11-3 advantage in shots on goal.
Marcinkowski finished with eight saves.
NYCFC has scored 14 goals in its last three matches.
The Earthquakes fell to 0-4-0 all-time at Yankee Stadium.
