The argument could be made that Yangel Herrera’s injury was the turning point that sent New York City FC’s form into a downward spiral. Since falling to circumstance, the Blues have struggled to adequately replace him. Eloi Amagat? LOL! Ebenezer Ofori? Inconsistent. And while James Sands looks to be a good prospect, it’s unfair for anyone to expect the world from an 18-year-old who has yet to find true footing in his professional career.
Whether or not his performance was always at the highest clip, Herrera’s unique skill set and aggression provided a great help to both attacking midfielder Maxi Moralez and No.