There's a narrative that @NYCFC are scrapping lately. Here's the game by game xG data from @AnalysisEvolved. If you believe in xG as more indicative of performance and predictive than actual results, it looks pretty good since 6/1, including 3 best road performances of 2018. pic.twitter.com/31qEKWI1k6
— View From 226 (@ViewFrom226) August 8, 2018NYCFC allows the second-lowest middle-third passing percentage in the league. But, you know, room for improvement. pic.twitter.com/ZJUanMnUPv
— Dummy Run (@thedummyrun) July 3, 2018
New York City FC came to Talen Energy Stadium with a reputation as a team that controlled possession and made it difficult for you to get out of your own half with strong defense in the attacking and middle thirds of the pitch.