In their second season as a Major League Soccer franchise, and their second inside of Yankee Stadium, New York City Football Club has been a home run for most of the campaign.
In first place in the Eastern Conference for the majority of 2016, NYCFC has benefitted from the seamless assimilation of youth with the high-priced former stars of European top-flight leagues like David Villa and Frank Lampard. Tonight, in a matchup against Western Conference leader FC Dallas, one of those bright young stars, 23-year-old Khiry Shelton, came through for NYCFC in the clutch with the game-tying goal on a header in the 78th minute as the Big Apple club tied FC Dallas 2-2. Speaking of youth, both goals for NYCFC tonight were assisted by 19-year-old winger Jack Harrison. NYCFC (12-9-9, 45 points) is now one point behind Toronto FC for first place in the Eastern Conference, while the artists formerly known as the Dallas Burn (15-7-8, 52 points) extended its lead atop the Western Conference to five points.
There are 20 photos in this gallery, and, after clicking on one to enlarge, make sure to press the left and right arrow buttons to scroll through the rest of the pictures.
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Bleacher Creatures
Fans sitting in the centerfield bleachers of Yankee Stadium enjoy the soccer contest between FC Dallas and NYCFC on Sept. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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Within Touching Distance
Andrea Pirlo gets ready to take a corner kick while NYCFC fans look on at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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Mad Scramble
FC Dallas defender Maynor Figueroa (center, in red) clears a ball away from onrushing NYCFC attackers, including forward David Villa (far left), during the second half of the MLS game at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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Making Moves
NYCFC midfielder Jack Harrison sidesteps FC Dallas midfielder Michael Barrios during the second half of the NYCFC-FC Dallas game at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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You Don't Know Jack
NYCFC midfielder Jack Harrison rushes towards goal after easing past FC Dallas midfielder Michael Barrios during the second half at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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The Maestro
NYCFC midfielder Andrea Pirlo gets ready for a corner kick during his team's game against FC Dallas at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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Kickin' It
NYCFC defender Ronald Matarrita leaps to control the ball during the first half of his team's game with FC Dallas at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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On the Chase
FC Dallas defender Maynor Figueroa backtracks and pursues the ball in his own half during the first half of his team's game with NYCFC at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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Goal Oriented
FC Dallas goalkeeper Chris Seitz looks on during the team's game against NYCFC on Sept. 17, 2016 at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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Made You Miss
NYCFC midfielder Andrea Pirlo sidesteps FC Dallas midfielder Kellyn Acosta during the first half at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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In Safe Hands
NYCFC goalkeeper Josh Saunders fields the ball as defender Andoni Iraola watches guard during the second half of the game against FC Dallas at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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That's Using Your Head!
NYCFC forward out-jumps an FC Dallas defender to score a goal in the 78th minute at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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Now Everybody...Scream!
NYCFC forward Khiry Shelton reacts after scoring the game-tying goal in the 78th minute against FC Dallas at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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Happy Happy, Joy Joy!
Jack Harrison (l.) celebrates the goal scored by NYCFC teammate Khiry Shelton (r.) which tied the game at 2-2 vs. FC Dallas at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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For the Win...
NYCFC forward Steven Mendoza attempts a shot late in the second half against FC Dallas at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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...or not!
NYCFC forward Steven Mendoza reacts after missing his attempt at a game-winning goal against FC Dallas on Sept. 17, 2016 at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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Selfie Made Man
NYCFC midfielder Jack Harrison poses as a fan takes a selfie after the game against FC Dallas at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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Hello. My Name is...
Fans meet NYCFC and former Athletic Bilbao defender Andoni Iraola after the game against FC Dallas at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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Basquing in the Afterglow
Two fans react after meeting with NYCFC defender Andoni Iraola at Yankee Stadium, including one of the right, draped in the Basque flag, holding up a signed miniature soccer goal from Iraola. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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Meet the Press
NYCFC forward Khiry Shelton is accompanied by a team media relations member after the game at Yankee Stadium vs. FC Dallas on Sept. 17, 2016. (Photo by Robert Cole)
[Cover photo (Khiry Shelton) courtesy of Robert Cole]
