Five Points | Offense vs. Defense

New York City FC extended their unbeaten run with a goalless draw on the road at D.C. United on Sunday night.

Here’s Five Points from the 90’ at Audi Field, presented by Etihad…

Offense vs. Defense

Head Coach Ronny Deila was philosophical after watching his side knock at the door all night without reward in the nation’s capital.

City were dominant from the first whistle, facing off against a D.C. side with one win in their last seven, clearly happy to soak up pressure and bunker deep.

With two low blocks of five defenders and four midfielders constricting space in the final third of the pitch, and very little pressure on the ball before that, the match resembled an attack vs. defense training…