Storylines | City vs. NYCFC

Starting Out Strong

A win on Saturday against New York City FC would match the Lions’ best start in Club history after going four fixtures unbeaten to start the 2016 MLS campaign with a 2-0-2 record. The Lions battled to draws against Real Salt Lake and the Chicago Fire before taking victories over Saturday’s opposition and the Portland Timbers to begin their second season in Major League Soccer just five years ago.

Creating a Combo

Chris Mueller and Nani combined for the second time in as many matches last Saturday, with the former earning the assist on a goal for the latter. Mueller found the Lions’ captain in the box at Sporting Kansas City two weeks ago before feeding him at the edge of…