Well, at least Patrick Vieira tried something.
New York City lost again. They aren't looking good these days, are they? That's five goals conceded on the trot in two consecutive road games. This time, it was the new-look Philadelphia Union that took all three points.
He who dares, wins. And on a brisk evening at Talen Energy Stadium, Philadelphia was the team that ultimately dared.
And they ultimately won.
"A lot of frustration, a lot of anger," gaffer Patrick Vieira said after the game, "because I believe we should go back to New York with at least a point.