It took 33 of 34 regular season games for New York City FC to be officially eliminated from the race for the MLS Supporters Shield and first place in the East.
What’s that feeling called? Like a headache, but with pictures?
It’s a special feeling. It’s that playoff feeling.
With a win Sunday afternoon against the Columbus Crew — the only Eastern Conference team NYCFC has never defeated — the good guys will secure a first-round playoff bye and at least one home playoff date.
For a second-year team, that’s playing with house money.