Patrick Vieira is relishing the opportunity to face off against the leaders of the East.
NYCFC take on the two teams ahead of them in their next two games in what could be a Regular Season defining three days.
Toronto are up first on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium and Vieira believes that discipline and focus will be key if his team are going to send out a message to the rest of the league.
Vieira told NYCFC.com: “I think it’s a really exciting challenge for us.
“We’re playing against the two teams that are at the top of the league.