My initial takeaway from this first half is that the New England Revolution — current league leaders and a team that NYCFC would likely have to beat to reach an MLS Cup final — are really good. They have been dangerous from set pieces, find themselves in dangerous positions when they create turnovers, and have quality players all across the field.
That realization is exactly what makes me so happy with this first half from the Boys in Blue. In many ways, this was the perfect half from NYCFC based on what we have seen in recent matches.