Widely viewed as a quality depth signing during the offseason, no one expected Ismael Tajouri-Shradi to be a critical player for New York City FC this season. However, both opportunity and his own breathtaking talent have shown us just how vital he is to City’s hopes at winning a trophy this season.
After a great start to the season — where the club started 2-0 for the first time in its brief history — worry overtook the fanbase as David Villa was slated to miss time due to a calf injury.