There was plenty for the former Manchester City youth boss to be pleased with, and to be concerned by, in NYCFC's 4-3 win over the Chicago Fire.
There was plenty for Patrick Vieira to be pleased with in his debut as New York City FC boss. There was also plenty to be unhappy with, but on the balance, the coach is likely more smiles than frowns after a 4-3 road victory over the Chicago Fire on Sunday afternoon.
Things started off well enough for NYCFC, as Thomas McNamara opened the scoring just 10 minutes in, with a great shot from distance.