Four years in existence, four straight years of one-and-done appearances in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. After Wednesday night’s humiliating defeat to the New York Red Bulls, New York City FC sadly remains winless in our country’s annual soccer tournament.
Considering the bitterness of the Hudson River Derby, that loss stings all-the-more after losing for the second straight year to “Big Brother” (and the “Who’s your daddy?” chants as time expired really rubbed salt in the wound). Yet, Wednesday night’s loss reveals NYCFC’s continuing attitude toward the U.S. Open Cup: Indifference.
It’s hard to believe there’s a lack of interest in the tournament considering the club’s dedication to excellence and building a winning culture.