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New York City FC 2017 Season Preview: A Realistic Opportunity At the MLS Cup Is There

Robert Villa
New York City FC 2017 Season Preview: A Realistic Opportunity At the MLS Cup Is There 1
Nov 6, 2016; New York, NY, USA; The ball is in the air during the second half of Toronto FC's 5-0 win over New York City FC at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; The MLS Cup trophy rests on the stage during a championship rally at Seattle Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

The Prediction

NYCFC takes another step forward in 2017. On the strength of another MVP year from David Villa and a breakout from Jack Harrison, NYCFC will score the most goals in the league.

The defense, shiny new midfield and an experienced keeper, will be able to provide just enough goal prevention to win a lot of games.

NYCFC will be the first professional team other than the Yankees to win a championship in the Bronx, and it will happen in 2017.

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Robert Villa
Robert Villa

I've wanted to write about sports since the first time I read Mike Lupica of the NY Daily News rip George Steinbrenner about the Boss' treatment of Dave Winfield. The Pen truly is mightier than the sword. I still look forward to reading the sports section in the paper every morning. Writing about sports, even in a part time capacity is a dream come true.