In the final of our four part look at our MLS Award nominees, we turn our attentions to the gaffer.
Patrick Vieira has enjoyed an incredible first season in charge of NYCFC, leading to the team to the MLS Playoffs for the very first time with a second place finish in the Eastern Conference.
More than this, the Frenchman has installed an attractive, attacking philosophy which can be seen every time the team takes to the pitch at Yankee Stadium and on the road.
We caught up with Patrick to discuss his reflections on being nominated for the league’s Coach of the Year award along with Colorado’s Pablo Mastroeni and FC Dallas supremo, Oscar Pareja, as well as his thoughts on coaching at a professional level for the first time.