NYCFC wins first-ever MLS Cup

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Dec 12, 2021

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Valentin Castellanos (left) opens the 2021 MLS Cup final scoring during the 41’ on Dec. 11, 2021.

Valentin Castellanos (left) opens the 2021 MLS Cup final scoring during the 41st minute of the game on Dec. 11, 2021. Getty Images

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NYCFC midfielder Jesus Medina (19) is hit by a beer can that was thrown by a fan after the opening goal during the MLS Cup Final on Dec. 11, 2021. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

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NYCFC supporters made the trip to Portland to cheer on their club during the MLS Cup on Dec. 11, 2021. AP

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Felipe Mora (9), sitting, of the Portland Timbers scores in stoppage time during the MLS Cup on Dec. 11, 2021. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

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Members of NYCFC and the Portland Timbers line up at midfield prior to penalty kicks during the MLS Cup on Dec. 11, 2021. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

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NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson (1) celebrates after making the final save of the MLS Cup on Dec. 11, 2021. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

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Goalkeeper Sean Johnson accepts the MLS Cup after NYCFC defeated the Portland Timbers on Dec. 11, 2021. Getty Images

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NYCFC celebrates its first-ever MLS Cup championship, defeating the Portland Timbers on Dec. 11, 2021. Getty Images

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NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson drinks from the MLS Cup after their penalty kick shootout win over the Portland Timbers on Dec. 11, 2021. AP

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NYCFC forward Valentin Castellanos celebrates with the trophy following the club’s first MLS Cup championship on Dec. 11, 2021. AP

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