Earlier today, New York City FC defeated Toronto FC by the score of 5-4 at Citi Field in a game that put New York City’s prolific attack on display—and raised concerns about a dysfunctional defense depleted by injury.
With center backs Thiago Martins and Maxime Chanot unavailable, manager Ronny Deila partnered Alexander Callens with holding midfielder Alfredo Morales to wobbly results. Toronto’s new signing Jesús Jiménez scored twice in the first half, bringing back traumatic memories of the last time the two teams faced off at Citi Field and NYCFC lost the 2019 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal thanks to a 90’ penalty.