After clinching a first-ever berth into the MLS Cup playoffs, New York City FC will look to build on that momentum when they take on the Houston Dynamo Friday at 8 p.m. at BBVA Compass Stadium.
NYCFC stretched their franchise-best home unbeaten streak to seven games with a comprehensive 4-1 win over the Chicago Fire last Friday at Yankee Stadium. A day later, the club officially booked their postseason ticket.
“I told the team that it isvery difficult to get this,” said NYCFC captain David Villa, who netted a brace against the Fire and now has 19 goals on the season, one behind Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips in the MLS Golden Boot race.