Losing David Villa was a blow that we as a fanbase were not emotionally prepared for. It’s something that we were sort of expecting, but weren’t truly ready for when word came down that El Guaje would be moving on to Japanese club Vissel Kobe for one last hurrah with former Barcelona and Spain teammate Andres Iniesta. Not only was New York City FC losing one of the league’s best strikers, they were losing their first-ever signing and team captain. A loss like that is sure to echo throughout the organization for years to come, especially if a suitable replacement cannot be found.
Could James Sands replace Yangel Herrera in 2019?
