Here's three things to look for prior to tonight's game against Orlando City (7 p.m. EDT, Univision).
Will Vieira go with three defenders at the back again? The Blues' manager made some waves in his post-game press conference Sunday night by saying that he'd be willing to employ a three-man backline again - "maybe 3-4-3, maybe 3-3-4". While New York City's defense hasn't covered itself in glory, it's done a far better job than last season. A three-man backfield makes a certain kind of sense in the cramped confines of Yankee Stadium, where the Blues will face off against the Lions tonight.