New York City FC head coach Patrick Vieira is supposed to be getting comfortable in his second season. Instead, a sudden influx of new players is testing his composure entering the 2017 campaign.
“Of course, I’m concerned,” Vieira said, when asked if he is worried about the chemistry of NYCFC’s new-look roster, “because of the players arriving late for different reasons. It’s my responsibility with the staff to make them feel at home as soon as possible.”
With 12 new faces joining the club this offseason, many are expected to fill the starting 11 when they kick off the season at Orlando City FC on Sunday (5 p.