For the casual fan, one of NYCFC’s unique qualities is the fact that team currently plays on the hallowed grounds of Yankee Stadium. For die-hards and opposing fans alike, playing in the shadow of New York’s most successful team is a source of ridicule. After three years of treading water, however, it appears that there is no solution on the horizon. Although the club has tried to avoid settling in the Bronx, repeated front office errors and political struggles have forced New York City FC to accept Yankee Stadium as their semi-permanent home.
Even before the club’s existence, the MLS announced and began pursuing its intentions to bring a second team to the New York City area.