New York City FC’s Designated Players – David Villa, Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo – are the ones making headlines, getting much of the credit for the Club’s red-hot run to the top of the Eastern Conference.
But delve slightly below the surface and one tactical change made by coach Patrick Vieira has made as big of a difference.
It was when Vieira moved Andoni Iraola from outside back to defensive midfield.
“Obviously it’s a change of position for me, obviously I want to play as many minutes as possible as everybody wants to do. I think I feel comfortable,” Iraola said.