Few can complain about the on-the-field product New York City FC has produced this season. Currently, they are sitting third in both the Eastern Conference and the Supporters’ Shield hunt. To the casual onlooker, all would appear to be right as rain in the Concourse section of the Bronx.
However, beneath the surface, there is a problem that is boiling to dangerous levels.
Despite the healthy recent results, NYC is currently battling a plethora of injuries, a significant portion of which pertains to the team’s defense whether it be in the midfield or the killing fields of the backline.