NYCFC and Orlando City SC renew rivalries at Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon but where will the game be won or lost?
Managing Editor Mark Booth takes a pull on the narrative threads…
Mata Blow
News of Ronald Matarrita’s ankle sprain in training on Thursday will have dealt Patrick Vieira with a blow going into the seventh game of the campaign.
An ever-present so far this season, no one in the squad could say they’ve had a better start to the season than the 22-year old Costa Rican.
Without him, Vieira is fortunate to have a number of options for players who can line up in the left-back role.