On the heels of NYCFC's venue-focused fan survey and the Yankees' credit boost, the architectural firm Populous is making noise in New York. And their top man could be the one to answer all of our prayers.
*Clears throat*
The quick answer: he's a Florida Gator and Columbia Lion who leads the New York office of Populous, a major architectural firm. He's worked on design projects with, among countless others, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Brooklyn Nets.
The hopeful answer: given a recent confluence of events, Mallie figures to be a prime mover in the dizzying pursuit of a stadium New York City FC can finally, truly call its home.