Aerial view of Providence Park, the host venue of MLS Cup 2021
Event
MLS Cup
Portland Timbers
New York City FC
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After extra time New York City FC won 4–2 on penalties
Date
December 11, 2021
Venue
Providence Park, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
MLS Cup MVP
Sean Johnson (New York City FC)[1]
Referee
Armando Villarreal
Attendance
25,218
Weather
Rain, 49 °F (9 °C)
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MLS Cup 2021 was the 26th edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS) at the conclusion of the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs. The soccer match was played on December 11, 2021, at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was contested by hosts Portland Timbers and New York City FC to determine the champion of the 2021 season.
New York City FC won their first MLS Cup title by defeating the Timbers in a penalty shootout following a 1–1 draw in regulation and extra time. NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson was named the match's most valuable player (MVP) for his performance in the shootout, which included two saves. The match was broadcast by ABC and drew an audience of 1.14 million viewers in the United States.
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