Yankee Stadium, home of New York City FC who this week signed Talles Magno. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
The signing of Talles Magno is a signature moment for New York City FC, a massive move set against the backdrop of the absurdity of a current Brazilian youth international signing in MLS. That the richest soccer country in the world sends one of its young stars to a still growing league is a poignant turn in the development of MLS into a destination league.
And with New York City FC, it points to a cultural shift from a club that, six years ago, was built on the shoulders of aging (and fading) starts.