New York City FC were the talk of the town. After Patrick Vieira had steadily improved the team each year, with every passing week, his philosophy further implemented on a squad of blossoming, exciting young talents, this was the season that it all came together. Or so it seemed.
They were the last team in MLS to fail to win, victorious in each of their first three games. They were unbeaten in their first seven games, including wins against Sporting Kansas City and a draw against Atlanta United, the two other truly elite teams at this early stage of the season.