FC Naples held off New York Cosmos for a 2–1 victory in USL League One action on Saturday, with Marc Torrellas and Omar Ciss finding the net to secure three points at home.

Naples struck first in the 21st minute when Torrellas finished from a Raul Miglietti feed to put the hosts ahead. The Cosmos picked up a booking moments later through Philip Spengler in the 24th minute, and the visitors went into the break trailing by a goal.

New York came out with more urgency after halftime. Lamin Jawneh leveled the match in the 49th minute, converting off a Christian Koffi assist to make it 1–1. The equalizer gave the Cosmos momentum, but it wouldn't last.

Ozzie Ramos was cautioned in the 65th minute as tensions rose, and Naples regained the lead just four minutes later. Julian Cisneros played in Omar Ciss, who made no mistake to restore the home side's advantage at 2–1 in the 69th minute.

The Cosmos pushed for another equalizer in the closing stages but couldn't break through. Nicolas Likulia picked up a yellow card deep in stoppage time as Naples saw out the final minutes without significant trouble.

The win gives FC Naples a valuable three points as the USL League One regular season enters its final stretch, keeping the hosts firmly in the hunt during a congested playoff race.