Heading into their fifth season in Major League Soccer, New York City FC made some significant roster changes during the break, losing some key players and gaining some as well. The loss of captain David Villa leaves a hole in the team’s attack, while the expiration of Yangel Herrera’s loan leaves the midfield weakened.
Acquiring Ebenezer Ofori for another season and signing Romanian forward Alexandru Mitriu021bu0103 appear to be answers to these problems, although we won’t know for sure until the team takes the field in Orlando this weekend.
Here’s a starting XI that will likely be head coach Domènec Torrent’s first choice.