Without a doubt, the most noticeable impact player in New York City FC’s 4-0 loss to Toronto FC was Alejandro Pozuelo. In his MLS debut, the Spanish attacking midfielder absolutely cut up City’s back four grabbing two goals and an assist. This vulgar display of technical superiority reminded onlookers of how vital Designated Players are to MLS teams and why it is so important they produce more often than they don’t.
Unfortunately for New York City, you can say that only two of their three DP’s have been producing to this point: Alexandru Mitrita and Maxi Moralez.