New York City FC are finally back in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup action after the tournament’s two-year absence. New York City’s round of 32 match with the MLS NEXT PRO club Rochester New York FC marks the beginning of the chase for another trophy, and could also represent a golden opportunity for some of NYCFC’s young bench players to make their cases for more playing time.
The club has a largely ugly history with the Open Cup, and squad rotation might be the prime reason for those years of early exits.