New York City FC players celebrate after defeating the New England Revolution in an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Sean Johnson saved Adam Buksa's attempt during a shootout and all five of Johnson's teammates scored as New York City FC advanced to its first Eastern Conference final 5-3 on penalty kicks following a 2-2 playoff draw with the New England Revolution on Tuesday night.
Alexander Callens scored on the final penalty shot for NYC, which will play the Philadelphia Union on Sunday for a spot in the MLS Cup.
Alfredo Morales, Thiago Andrade, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, Maximiliano Moralez and Callens all converted from the penalty spot against Matt Turner, the MLS goalkeeper of the year.
Each team scored in the opening 10 minutes of the match but it remained that way until extra time.
ValentÃn Castellanos, the Golden Boot winner, gave NYC a 2-1 lead in the 109th minute with a header of Gudmundur Thórarinsson's cross, and Tajon Buchanan tied it nine minutes later.
New England was trying to become the eighth Supporters' Shield winner to win the MLS Cup.
Santiago RodrÃguez opened the scoring for NYC in the third minute with his fourth goal of the season - and first since Sept. 9 against New England. The Revolution responded six minutes later when Buksa scored his 17th goal of the season by heading in Carles Gil's free kick.
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New York City FC defender Alexander Callens, left, celebrates with goalkeeper Sean Johnson after the team's 3-2 win over the New England Revolution, following penalty kicks, in an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner walks off the pitch after the team's 3-2 loss to New York City FC in an MLS playoff soccer match, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Revolution forward Adam Buksa (9) is embraced by midfielder Brandon Bye after the team's 3-2 loss to New York City FC in an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New York City FC defender Alexander Callens strikes his game-winning penalty kick against the New England Revolution during an MLS playoff soccer match Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. New York City won 3-2. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner dives for but can't make the save on a penalty kick, after regulation and extra time, in an MLS playoff soccer match against New York City FC, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. New York City won 3-2. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New York City midfielder Santiago Rodriguez, right, heads the ball over New England Revolution midfielder Matt Polster, left, during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Revolution midfielder Brandon Bye, left, battles New York City midfielder Santiago Rodriguez (42) for the ball during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New York City midfielder Valentin Castellanos heads the ball towards New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner (30) during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Revolution forward Adam Buksa (9) scores against New York City during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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