Just as New York City FC started to turn the dial toward blue in the Hudson River Derby, things have just as abruptly turned sour, as injuries combined with a tough schedule have temporarily stalled their Eastern Conference pursuit.
Their 2-0 dominating win against the Red Bulls in New Jersey on June 24 marked the peak of how head coach Patrick Vieira envisioned his side’s transformation, but July was marred by injuries and a string of disappointing results. NYCFC (37 points) picked up just four out a possible 12 points in their past four games, three of those games coming against Toronto FC (twice) and the Chicago Fire, Nos.