1. It's the first MLS regular season edition of the New York Derby of 2017. This is the most heated rivalry in MLS and nearly a year has passed since the last matchup. Strap yourself in.
2. David Villa just notched the 50th and 51st goals of his NYCFC career, and numbers nine and 10 on the season. There's simply no slowing this man down and he'll be out for blood once again on the other side of the Hudson.
3. A win this weekend will put NYCFC at 30 points on the season, a full seven points above the Red Bulls.