The third Hudson River Derby of 2017 is almost upon us.
Following on from two thrilling victories for NYCFC against Red Bulls in June and August, Patrick Vieira’s men can clinch a whitewash with another win on Friday night.
It’s an enticing carrot for fans to consider but, for the players, this is a game which they’ll approach like any other, according to Tommy McNamara.
West Nyack’s finest started the 2-0 win at Red Bull Arena in June and he’s motivated by the prospect of moving closer to Toronto FC at the Eastern Conference summit with the three points.