There will be nearly 100 supporters traveling to Costa Rica for New York City FC’s inaugural appearance in the Concacaf Champions League on Thursday when City meets San Carlos in the Round of 16.
Whether any, or all, of that same group make the less arduous journey across the Hudson River to Red Bull Arena for the second leg on February 26 is less certain.
When NYCFC announced their rival’s arena would be the home venue for the second leg of the tournament, supporters rebelled. Five supporters’ groups published a joint statement suggesting one of their options would be a boycott of the match.
