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Ranking the Winningest MLS Franchises in League History

By Nathan Reynolds

Dec 10, 2016; Toronto, Canada; A giant replica of the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy is seen at center field before the 2016 MLS Cup between the Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Toronto, Canada; A giant replica of the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy is seen at center field before the 2016 MLS Cup between the Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - July 30: Frank Lampard #8 of New York City FC celebrates with team mate Jack Harrison #11 of New York City FC after scoring his sides first goal past Goalkeeper Tim Howard #1 of Colorado Rapids during the NYCFC Vs Colorado Rapids regular season MLS game at Yankee Stadium on July 30, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - July 30: Frank Lampard #8 of New York City FC celebrates with team mate Jack Harrison #11 of New York City FC after scoring his sides first goal past Goalkeeper Tim Howard #1 of Colorado Rapids during the NYCFC Vs Colorado Rapids regular season MLS game at Yankee Stadium on July 30, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) /

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – July 30: Frank Lampard #8 of New York City FC celebrates with team mate Jack Harrison #11 of New York City FC after scoring his sides first goal past Goalkeeper Tim Howard #1 of Colorado Rapids during the NYCFC Vs Colorado Rapids regular season MLS game at Yankee Stadium on July 30, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

#18 – New York City FC

Matches Played: 70

Wins: 25

Percentage: 35.7%

Powered by the collective of Manchester City and the New York Yankees, NYCFC have been expected to win from day one. As with most expansion teams, the club missed the playoffs in year one and struggled to keep the opponent from scoring. However, Patrick Vieira’s entrance in year two saw the team jump into 2nd place in the Eastern Conference.

15 wins in 2016 was a great step forward and pushed the club well above the 33% mark. However, a crushing two-leg defeat to their city rivals the New York Red Bulls left a bad note on the end of a great year. Still 1-5 against their main rivals, but trending in the right direction and with the resources to maintain playoff status for years to come.

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