If I had told you back in May that Jo Inge Berget could be one of New York City FC’s most important players moving forward, would you have believed me? Odds are you wouldn’t have. Prior to the summer, the former Malmo forward had often been maligned when it came to his contributions on the pitch, constantly being dismissed by fans — and even us — for what looked to be his clumsiness and lack of a traditional winger’s skill set.
That perception, however, eventually changed, especially after Domé Torrent took over for former manager Patrick Vieira.