After only three years in the league, New York City Football Club continues to look more and more like a financial and sporting power. Currently sitting at third place in both the Eastern Conference and Supporters’ Shield standings, the club is in prime position to compete for silverware this season.
Every silver lining has a cloud, however — and this cloud might darken a promising campaign.
Last week’s 4-0 destruction at the hands of Toronto FC was a sharp reminder of just how far away the summit may truly be.
Due to the suspension of teenage wonder Yangel Herrera, once-hyped Designated Player Andrea Pirlo got the start.