Back to the New York City FC Newsfeed

The XI: Abdul-Salaam & Tajouri-Shradi Start

The XI, presented by Lottery.com...

Ismael Tajouri-Shradi starts for New York City FC for the first time in today’s St Patrick's Day clash with Orlando City SC.

The forward, who has entered as a substitute in City’s two games to date, looks likely to lead the offensive line in the absence of the injured David Villa.

Villa has a low grade calf strain and is considered day to day, the same status as Anton Tinnerholm who will also be missing out with a lateral ankle sprain.

Jo Inge Berget has recovered from his quad injury but the Norwegian forward came down with the flu overnight and so will have to wait for his NYCFC debut.