Tonight marks the only time in 2017 that Western Conference expansion boys Minnesota United will cross paths with NYCFC. While Adrian Heath’s team has the worst goal differential in MLS, they’ve allowed more than two goals in a game just once twice since the end of March. Given Minnesota’s attacking potential, we’ve entertained the idea that, for various reasons, this is the classic trap game for New York City.
Although, you know, we could be, like, wrong.
- SEAN GONE: First-choice goalkeeper Sean Johnson has proven a splendid signing for Patrick Vieira’s team, conceding a tidy 1.