Here’s the thing about New York City FC: Since the Union dispatched them 2-0 back on August 18, NYCFC and Orlando City SC have the same number of wins. One.
Here’s the other thing: NYCFC still has an extremely talented roster, and their second most important player is finally returning to the fold.
No, not Maxi Moralez, the superb creative force at the heart of New York City’s midfield. After David Villa the most important player on the NYCFC roster is Yangel Herrera, and this season is proof. Since Herrera went down on May 25, the only clubs NYCFC has beaten are: Orlando City, Toronto FC, Montreal, Columbus, and New York Red Bulls, with the latter a smash-n-grab 1-0 win in Chris Armas’ first match in charge of the Jersey-based club.