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The XI: Pirlo Starts vs. Whitecaps

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Andrea Pirlo returns to the XI NYCFC’s final engagement before the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

The Italian midfielder is in for Rodney Wallace as one of two changes to the lineup which started the 3-1 victory over Minnesota United.

Elsewhere, RJ Allen is back in the team at right-back as Ronald Matarrita continues his recovery from a fractured metatarsal.

Andrea made an impressive cameo against Minnesota last time out and will make his ninth start of the campaign and, from the look of the XI, it appears as though he will play in behind David Villa as the no.