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The struggle and comfort as NYCFC defender reclaims old position

If Ethan White is starting to look like a natural at right back for New York City FC, consider it a long time coming.

“It was kind of like waking up to an old habit,” White told The Post before NYCFC (16 points) travels to face FC Dallas on Sunday night.

That is because White grew up playing defensive midfield and out on the right side. When he was at the University of Maryland, he was shifted inside after the Terrapins lost Omar Gonzalez and A.J. DeLaGarza to MLS. His position change followed him to MLS, where he stuck inside with D.