New York City FC going down two men due to red cards against the New York Red Bulls, and still being able to pull out a 1-1 draw is extremely impressive. A big reason for the Boys in Blue being able to stick it out was their amazing defensive effort.
Center back Sebastien Ibeagha — who was added to NYCFC earlier this year after trialing with the club — was particularly impactful. According to his game log on WhoScored.com, the Nigerian-born defender made 1 tackle, 1 interception, and a whopping 9 clearances in the latest edition of the Hudson River Derby.