The international break is over, and New York City FC has a few critical games ahead in the next few weeks. After losing to D.C. United, a team the Bronx team should not have lost to, the pressure is back on to win as much as possible. The Boys in Blue remain in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings, but behind them is the next opponent, Chicago Fire FC.
Just two points separate the teams, making the trip to the Windy City a close battle. Therefore, NYCFC cannot afford to go on another poor stretch.