Julian Hall marked his first Leagues Cup goal, opening the scoring in the 19th minute after receiving a perfectly weighted through ball from midfielder Daniel Edelman in the match against Monterrey.
The teenage attacker raced through on goal and fired a powerful finish past goalkeeper Luis Cárdenas to give New York the lead. Monterrey equalized before halftime when Sergio Canales converted a rebound in the 38th minute.
The MLS side eventually lost 5-3 on penalties, with Alexander Hack missing his spot-kick for them.