[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”131″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Patrick Vieira is ready. The former Arsenal FC midfielder and current head coach of New York City FC responded to a question about his growth as a coach during his three seasons in the Bronx by saying, “I am better than I was a […]
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Alex Ring is back healthy and patrolling the midfield for New York City FC – a good thing considering the dynamic central attacking presence of Sunday’s opponent. The unbeaten team from the Bronx (5-0-2, 17 points) traveled to the Pacific Northwest to meet the Portland Timbers. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:18 p.m. EST. The Timbers […]
[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”131″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Almost immediately after news broke that Arsène Wenger will soon end his 22-year career as Arsenal’s manager, Patrick Vieira’s name was mentioned among a list of potential candidates for his replacement. The New York City FC coach, who played for Arsenal under Wenger from […]
Major League Soccer has overcome a pair of dubious perceptions in recent years. The “retirement league” reference is beginning to fade, with foreign fans and clubs recognizing an influx of younger talent. Of the last 35 designated players signed to MLS, only Bastian Schweinsteiger of the Chicago Fire was in his 30s, according to Grant […]
Leading into this weekend’s match in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Patrick Vieira coveted a dominant home victory against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. While the New York City FC coach would not concede perfection, he suggested satisfaction in overwhelming the fourth-place team in the Western Conference. “When you win 4-0 and […]
[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”112″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] BRONX, N.Y. — Here’s three things we learned from New York City FC shutout of Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. Mike Petke respects Patrick Vieira RSL coach Mike Petke heaped praise on the third-year New York City FC coach after […]
In more than 200 career matches in Major League Soccer, Sean Johnson has combined experience, ability and athleticism to claim a lofty status – elite American goalkeeper. Johnson had an astounding nine saves and numerous crosses swatted away or snagged in a 2-1 victory Saturday at San Jose. The Atlanta, Ga., native was named to […]
Patrick Vieira knows Zlatan Ibrahimović. They played together with Juventus and prattled as neighbors in Milan while winning titles at Inter. Ibra signed his Manchester United contract after a morning phone chat with Vieira and has called the current New York City FC manager a great influence and his favorite teammate. “He wanted to destroy […]
It may be time for New York City FC to unleash 17-year-old James Sands. NYCFC will play its second straight road match at 8 p.m. ET Saturday against the San Jose Earthquakes, and Sands is poised to debut in a starting role at Avaya Stadium. Defensive midfielder Alex Ring remains sidelined for a second week after […]
When New York City FC coach Patrick Vieira fills in the lineup card Saturday at San Jose, he will likely have David Villa available. “David will travel with us this week,” Vieira said after the striker participated in his first full training session in two weeks. Villa missed the last two matches with a calf […]