It’s hard to believe, but this Saturday kicks off the fifth season for the New York City Football Club. So it’s weirdly appropriate that it looks like the team is starting with a bit of a blank slate and mystery around them.
Let’s dispel some of that mystery with this, your 2019 season preview. I’m your host through this magical journey of discovery.
What’s new in 2019? What’s the biggest change from last year?
Gone is the talismanic David Villa, now playing for J-League stalwarts Vissel Kobe. Villa wasn’t just the team’s surest source of scoring; he was NYCFC.