This weekend at Yankee Stadium is a big one. It's Pride Day, and the defending MLS Cup Champion Seattle Sounders are coming to town.
Leading up to this match, head coach Patrick Vieira told Soccer By Ives that Andrea Pirlo would be in the matchday squad, as Maxi Moralez will be unavailable.
Speaking about who will fill the gap left by Maxi's absence, Vieira said, "Andrea played there in Italy when he was younger, and Yangel can play any of the midfield positions. Because of his game understanding, his technical ability and he’s got the physicality as well to be the No.