Was it the turf field? What it the fact that the match was played in neutral territory? Was it Erik Johansen? Is it Patrick Vieira?
What was the sole reason behind New York City F.C.‘s traitorous performance against the New York Cosmos as the boys are blue are yet again kicked out of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
In a tight battle and a 0-0 deadlock, the Cosmos netted the game winner in the 88th minute after Danny Szetela sneaked through the NYCFC defense and headed the ball past Johansen.