New York City FC kept their MLS playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United on Thursday, with Bénie Traoré scoring the decisive goal.
The win at Yankee Stadium moved NYCFC closer to a postseason berth with the regular season winding down. Traoré's winner came after the teams had traded goals earlier in the match.
Atlanta United took the lead before NYCFC equalized, setting the stage for Traoré's match-winning strike. The result leaves New York City FC in contention for a playoff spot as the season enters its final weeks.
