When all is said and done, there is no question that New York City FC is not the chosen team to win in the Eastern Conference Finals of the MLS Cup Playoffs. The Pigeons had a decent regular season under Pascal Jansen, but on paper, they should not be here. Winning against Charlotte FC was one thing, but beating the Philadelphia Union last week was unexpected. Yet, with a few starters missing and a mostly unimpressed attack, they still won 1-0.
Hence, when they face Inter Miami CF this weekend, NYCFC will aim to shock Major League Soccer again.