‘It was the first real, actual action at right back. But I mean, I didn’t feel too uncomfortable.’
Tag: Sebastian Ibeagha
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has not been kind to the New York City Football Club. Beginning with the club’s expansion season in 2015, the Pigeons have failed to win a match or advance past the fourth round of the tournament – the starting point for all Major League Soccer teams. NYCFC will attempt […]
While New York City FC sorts out how to fill the goal-scoring gap with the departure of David Villa, there is certainty at the back entering the 2019 season with a secure group of returning defenders. “It’s important that we know each other well,” second-year fullback Anton Tinnerholm told Pro Soccer USA. “Last year, I […]
NEW YORK — Sebastien Ibeagha’s path to New York City FC has been an expedition. How he arrived is an example of perseverance and belief. Born in Nigeria and raised in Houston, Texas, the 26-year old Ibeagha has been a valuable member of the City back line during his rookie Major League Soccer season. After […]
MINNEAPOLIS — There will be some missing vertebrae in New York City FC’s spine for Saturday’s match against Minnesota United. Striker David Villa, playmaker Maxi Moralez and central defender Maxime Chanot are all out of the matchday roster for artificial reasons — specifically, TCF Bank Stadium’s synthetic surface. None of the three regular starters traveled […]