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Vieira: I benched Khiry Shelton and Mikey Lopez for social media post

The first rule of social media posting? Never post anything ever.

When the starting XI's were released less than an hour before last night's kickoff between NYCFC and Chicago, I suddenly needed a break. I needed a deep breath.

We take the right side of our defenses very seriously here at HRB, so we were justly concerned about this apparent lineup decision. As it happened, though, White's hamstring began acting up in pre-game warmups. Consequently, Andoni Iraola slid over to the right fullback spot, with Fred Brillant making the short-notice start alongside him at center back.