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How NYCFC’s new man in charge plans to take them to next level

When NYCFC was launched in 2013, sporting director Claudio Reyna took over a barren cupboard of players and staff and built up the club from scratch.

Seven years later, NYCFC has established itself as a consistent postseason contender — it leads MLS in total points across the last four seasons (231) — and has established an identity largely built on unearthed talent and savvy personnel moves.

Now, David Lee will be the man to lead the club forward.

Following Reyna’s departure to expansion outfit Austin FC to serve in the same role, Lee was promoted to sporting director on Nov.