Patrick Vieira could not hide his delight as David Villa accepted the MLS MVP Award for 2016.
The NYCFC Head Coach believes that his captain was the deserved recipient of the title following his 23 goals which fired the team to the MLS Playoffs.
Ever since Vieira arrived at the club at the start of the calendar year, David’s humility and passion for the game have blown the Frenchman away and it’s for these characteristics that Patrick believes the right man won.
Vieira told NYCFC.com: “I’m really pleased for him and for the football club – it’s a massive trophy in this country.