For all the flak and vitriol we throw their way, referees are seldom responsible for a team’s poor performance. Because let’s face it, most (not all) bad calls happen in completely non-consequential or otherwise frivolous moments in the game where their overall impact is academic at best.
The same can almost be said for New York City FC’s circumstance this past Sunday against D.C. United.
Yes, there were two moments where better officiating could have led to City scoring two goals to give them the win and three points.