As far as the Head Coach sees it, there’s no reason why NYCFC can’t aspire to reach greater heights than ever before in 2017.
Patrick Vieira feels as though he is entering a new season with a much stronger squad than he had at this point last year and believes competition for places could be key to a successful year.
Following a busy offseason, NYCFC have signed 13 players to contracts to date and Vieira is delighted to have so many options on his new-look young, dynamic roster.
Vieira told reporters: “I believe that this year the team is much stronger than last year – the roster is much better than it was.