Head Coach Patrick Vieira has made two changes to his team for Thursday night’s clash with Minnesota United.
Ronald Matarrita has returned to the starting line-up for NYCFC’s first-ever meeting with the Western Conference side.
The Costa Rican international makes his first start for more than two months in place of RJ Allen, lining up at left back with Ben Sweat moving to the opposite side.
A high ankle sprain kept Matarrita out of action through May and his return was disrupted by another minor injury, meaning this is his first start since the win at Philadelphia on April 14.