It’s been said for quite a while that New York City FC is good enough to compete for silverware this season. And last night, they assured themselves a chance to do just that when they beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1.
NYCFC dominated early and would get their opening tally just 10 minutes into the game. Tony Rocha — stepping i to replace the suspended Alexander Ring — forced a turnover in the midfield which bounced over to Alexandru Mitrita. The Romanian then found Héber in the box, and the Brazilian forward finished with ease to give NYCFC a 1-0 lead.