A cross-country trip to Seattle has motivated a change in NYCFC’s Starting XI.
2017 MLS First Round Draft pick Kwame Awuah makes his first start as a NYCFC player against the Sounders. With Alexander Ring giving way due to a yellow card suspension, Awauh looks to be the spark in the midfield in the company of Ebenezer Ofori. Maxi Moralez, who scored Thursday against Orlando City, sits at the top of the midfield to push things forward.
Defensively, the team looks to continue it’s record shutout streak as Alex Callens partners with Sebastian Ibeagha. Fullbacks Ben Sweat and Thursday's second goal scorer Anton Tinnerholm remain in their places.