It’s almost time.
Preparations for NYCFC’s third MLS season officially commence on Monday as the team flies to Jacksonville, Florida, for a fortnight-long training camp.
Staying at the same facility which hosted the team ahead of our inaugural 2015 season, the squad will begin the process of honing bodies and minds on the challenges which await us in 2017.
The first game of preseason will see Patrick Vieira’s men take on Jacksonville University on Thursday, February 2 in a scrimmage designed to put minutes into legs following the offseason break.
The JU Dolphins are led by Head Coach Mauricio Ruiz and amassed eight wins in 2016 and two of their players earned all-conference honors, while three were named to the ASUN All-Tournament Team.