Inspired by their opening day loss to Philadelphia Union, New York City FC’s U17s came out of the gate strong and picked up a late goal to sneak past the Union in the opening match of Philly’s 2018-19 GA Cup run. NYC was powered by strong play from the back line, and they stuck tight to the extremely talented front four of the Union.
Recent Bethlehem Steel signing Selmir Miscic started for the Union U17s alongside US Boys’ National Team players Dante Huckaby, Danny Flores, and Patrick Bohui. NYC pressed high and hard to prevent those players from affecting the game, doing their best to draw Huckaby — playing in the center of defense — out into wide areas.