HARRISON, N.J. — Thiago Martins — known simply as “Thiago” — scored his first career goal in MLS, Nicolás Fernández and Andrés Perea added a goal apiece and New York City FC beat the New York Red Bulls 3-2 on Saturday night.

NYCFC (17-10-5) has 56 points, tied with Miami for third in the Eastern Conference.

The Red Bulls (12-12-7) have 43 points, two behind ninth-place Chicago — which plays Columbus later Saturday — for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. New York has made an MLS-record 15 consecutive playoff appearance, a streak very much in jeopardy with just two regular-season games remaining.

New York City — and U.S. men's national team — goalkeeper Matt Freese left game in 67th minute with an injury. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino is to announce his roster next week f

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