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New York City FC Vs LAFC: Player ratings – Maxi Moralez shines

By Joshua Bowers

YANKEE STADIUM, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - 2019/03/17: James Sands (16) of NYCFC and Christian Ramirez (21) of LAFC fight for ball during MLS regular game on Yankee stadium Game ended in draw 2 - 2. (Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
YANKEE STADIUM, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - 2019/03/17: James Sands (16) of NYCFC and Christian Ramirez (21) of LAFC fight for ball during MLS regular game on Yankee stadium Game ended in draw 2 - 2. (Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images) /
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BRONX, NY – NOVEMBER 04: Ben Sweat #2 of New York City keeps his eye on the ball during the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal Leg 1 match between New York City FC and Atlanta FC at Yankee Stadium on November 04, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. Atlanta United won the match with a score of 1 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)
BRONX, NY – NOVEMBER 04: Ben Sweat #2 of New York City keeps his eye on the ball during the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal Leg 1 match between New York City FC and Atlanta FC at Yankee Stadium on November 04, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. Atlanta United won the match with a score of 1 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images) /

Substitutes

SUB – Ben Sweat – 6

Ben Sweat was responsible for creating New York City FC’s go-ahead goal in the second half. He ran down the left, holding off Walker Zimmerman, while keeping the ball from going out the goal-line. He then found Alex Ring wide open outside the six-yard box for an easy finish.

However, Sweat also committed the foul that led to Carlos Vela’s PK equalizer. Sweat was relegated to the bench for the first time this season. He came on shortly after the start of the second half. He finished the match with one interception and one clearance. Of course, he had the assist to Ring, and two fouls, including the one inside the penalty area.  A mixed day.

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SUB – Jonathan Lewis – N/A; SUB – Jesus Medina – N/A

Jonathan Lewis and Jesus Medina both came on late for New York City FC and did not have much opportunity to be involved. Each of the two has started a game this season, but seem to be behind Valentin Castellanos right now.

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