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New York City FC Vs D.C. United: 3 things to watch for – Battle of the strikers

It will be all to play for on Sunday afternoon as New York City FC host D.C. United at Yankee Stadium. The two Eastern Conference clubs are favored to move on to the playoffs this season and will meet twice in the first eight matchdays of the season.

With a myriad of attacking players on show, including MVP candidate Wayne Rooney and latest Designated Player acquisition Alexandru Mitrita, this could be a truly enthralling affair.

Here are three things to watch for in Sunday’s clash in the Big Apple.

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