Winningest Franchises in MLS History
By Daniel Garza
Winningest Franchises in MLS History: Number 23 – New York City F.C.
Club Info
Year Founded: May 21, 2013
Stadiums: Yankee Stadium
Overall Record: 10-7-17
Championships: None
One of the newest additions to the league came last season when New York City F.C. made their debut in the MLS. Manchester City and the New York Yankees paid the $100 Million expansion fee to officialy unveil New York’s second team. In their first season, they failed to make the playoffs but in 2016 the club is right in the thick of things in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Player Info
All-Time Goal Scorers: David Villa (2015-Current) 34 Goals, Thomas McNamara (2015-Current) 9 Goals, Frank Lampard (2015-Current) 9 Goals
Most Appearances Made: David Villa (2015-Current) 55 Appearances
NYCFC had some star-studded signings right off the bat. David Villa and Frank Lampard were two of the big time players scheduled to play for the club in their first season. Villa has had the more successful campaign at the moment as he has scored 34 goals in the past two seasons. In addition, the club signed Andrea Pirlo last summer to add another world class player to their roster. He has produced nine assists for the club this season.
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