Wanna hear something ass backwards? A key player for a playoff contending team being allowed to play in a meaningless game only to be sat a few days later by the team that actually needs him.
Dylan Butler has reported that New York City FC manager Domé Torrent has gone on the record to say that Maxi Moralez — easily the team’s most important player — has been cleared to participate in the MLS All-Star Game against Athletico Madrid this week, but will be sat for NYCFC’s game against Real Salt Lake on Saturday due to “match congestion.