Here are the top five stories form this week's media roundup:
Hudson River Blue: "Villa (2 goals), Shelton (3 assists) named to MLS Team of the Week as NYCFC punches ticket to playoffs": click here
AdWeek: "New York City FC's First Brand Spot Is a Gritty Paean to the City It Calls Home": click here
Empire of Soccer: "Crooks’ Soccer Journal: NYCFC on their first playoff berth, Necaxa and more": click here