Since linking up with Alexander Ring and Maxi Moralez in the NYCFC midfield last season, the trio of Yangel Herrera. Ring, and Maxi have been the preferred talents in Patrick Vieira’s squad when available. Ring and Herrera are the disruptors of the team, clogging up passing lanes and winning physical challenges while Maxi is the facilitator moving forward. The three players have a good balance and understanding between them and have quickly become a dominant force for the Pigeons.
To nobody's surprise, Vieira began the 2018 campaign with his trusty midfield trio, deploying that group until Ring left the team on International duty late in March.