New York City FC dominated Columbus Crew 3-0 in an MLS encounter that exposed the visitors' defensive frailties despite a competitive underlying performance. NYCFC's 4-2-3-1 setup proved tactically superior, with Hannes Wolf clinical in front of goal, converting three chances from nine shots, of which six found the target. Columbus, operating in a 4-4-2 formation, generated 11 shots but managed only two on target, reflecting poor finishing that undermined their xG of 1.03—nearly matching NYCFC's 1.09 but yielding nothing. The home side's goalkeeper made a 50 per cent save rate, though conceded 2.73 post-shot expected goals, suggesting some wayward finishing from the visitors. Referee Rubiel Vazquez maintained control throughout. This emphatic victory consolidates NYCFC's early-season momentum against a Crew side requiring significant tactical adjustment.