In the 3-2 Hudson River Derby win over Red Bulls, Patrick Vieira saw the perfect blend of silk and sweat from his charges.
Chasing a 2-1 deficit with 20 minutes remaining, a David Villa-inspired NYCFC roared back with two unanswered goals to take the three points and the local bragging rights.
The determination and effort was there for all to see, especially in the closing ten when Red Bulls were piling forward in search of an equalizer, only to find every avenue closed.
It’s this collective resolve which Vieira is eager for a repeat of when the Boys in Blue throw down against LA Galaxy on Saturday night.