New York City FC scored the second most goals in Major League Soccer last season.
Imagine if the club had been more efficient with its set pieces.
“We are a good team in set pieces but the last couple of years we haven’t scored any goals,” Anton Tinnerholm said. “We defend well but don’t score goals.”
NYCFC travels to Columbus Crew SC to open the 2020 MLS regular season on Sunday with the assurance it will tally more frequently in dead ball scenarios.
The team’s faith has been buoyed early on by Alexander Callens. The Peruvian central defender converted a set play in both legs of the Concacaf Champions League Round of 16 against AD San Carlos.