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Romania's Alexandru Mitrita during UEFA Nations League 2019 Final Tournament match between Romania and Montenegro on 07 September 2018 at Ilie Oana Stadium in Ploiesti, Romania. (Photo by Alex Nicodim/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

New York City FC: Can Alexandru Mitrita lead the way?

New York City FC: Commercial pitfall dictates David Villa replacement

New York City FC: David Villa the perfect pillar

New York City FC: David Villa departure an opportunity

ATLANTA, GA MARCH 11: Atlanta United's Miguel Almiron (10) acknowledges the fans after scoring a goal during the match between DC United and Atlanta United on March 11, 2018 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC defeated DC United by a score of 3 - 1. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United Vs New York City FC: 5 Atlanta questions from victory

BRONX, NY - OCTOBER 31: Maximiliano Moralez #10 of New York City kisses the sky to celebrate his goal during the Major League Soccer Cup Playoffs Knockout Round match between New York City FC and Philadelphia Union at Yankee Stadium on October 21, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. NYC FC won the match with a score of 3 to 1 and advances to the Eastern Conference Semi-finals. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

New York City FC Vs Atlanta United: The Maxi Moralez effect

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - November 4: Eric Remedi #11 of Atlanta United celebrates after scoring with team mates Leandro Gonzalez #5 of Atlanta United, Franco Escobar #2 of Atlanta United and Jeff Larentowicz #18 of Atlanta United during the New York City FC Vs Atlanta United FC MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal match at Yankee Stadium on November 4th, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Atlanta United Vs New York City FC: 3 key players to watch – Finish the job

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - November 4: Eric Remedi #11 of Atlanta United celebrates after scoring with team mates Leandro Gonzalez #5 of Atlanta United, Franco Escobar #2 of Atlanta United and Jeff Larentowicz #18 of Atlanta United during the New York City FC Vs Atlanta United FC MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal match at Yankee Stadium on November 4th, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Atlanta United Vs New York City FC: 3 things we learned – Gritty win

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 28: NYCFC's David Villa (7) is held by Atlanta's Michael Parkhurst resulting in a yellow card during a MLS match between Atlanta United and NYCFC on May 28, 2017 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta United defeated NYCFC 3 1. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United Vs New York City FC: 5 key players to watch – Captain Parkhurst

MONTREAL, QC - JULY 14: Montreal Impact midfielder Saphir Taider (8) stretches his leg out to gain control of the ball during the San Jose Earthquakes versus the Montreal Impact game on July 14, 2018, at Stade Saputo in Montreal, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Montreal Impact Vs New York City FC: 3 things we learned – Stalemate in playoff battle

BRONX, NY - JULY 14: Head Coach Domenec Torrent of New York City claps to the fans after the Major League Soccer match between New York City FC and Columbus Crew at Yankee Stadium on July 14, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. New York City FC won the match with a score of 2 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

New York City FC: Anton Tinnerholm has wrong end of Dome Torrent stick

BRONX, NY - JULY 08: Head Coach Domenec Torrent of New York City watches on the sideline during the Major League Soccer Hudson River Derby match between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium on July 8, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. New York City FC won the match with a score of 1 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

New York City FC: This is precisely what not to do

BRONX, NY - JUNE 24: Alexander Callens #6 of New York City celebrates the 2nd goal by Jo Inge Berget #9 of New York City during the MLS match between New York City FC and Toronto FC at Yankee Stadium on June 24, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. New York City FC won the match with a score of 2 to 1. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

New York City FC: Remaining schedule filled with ambitious opponents

BRONX, NY - JUNE 09: Goalkeeper Brad Guzan #1 of Atlanta United keeps his focus to stop the ball during warm ups prior to the MLS match between New York City FC and Atlanta United FC at Yankee Stadium on June 09, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. The match ended in a tie score of 1 to 1. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

Atlanta United Vs New York City FC: Player ratings – Guzan conquers Big Apple

RED BULL ARENA, HARRISON, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES - 2018/05/05: Bradley Wright-Phillips (99) of New York Red Bulls celebrates scoring goal during regular MLS game against NYCFC at Red Bull Arena Red Bulls won 4 - 0. (Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls Vs New York City FC: Roster restrictions add spice

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - March 24: Goalkeeper Sean Johnson

New York City FC: Sean Johnson masking a larger problem

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 13: New York City FC head coach Patrick Viera prior to Los Angeles FC's MLS match against New York City FC at the Banc of California Stadium on May 13, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. The match ended in a 2-2 tie (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

New York City FC: Good old-fashioned bullying what was needed

HARRISON, NJ - MAY 05: New York City forward David Villa (7) with his tongue out during the second half of the Major League Soccer game between New York City and the New York Red Bulls on May 5, 2018, at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York City FC Vs Colorado Rapids: Time to get right

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - April 11: Patrick Vieira, head coach of New York City FC on the sideline during the New York City FC Vs Real Salt Lake regular season MLS game at Yankee Stadium on April 11, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

New York City FC: Patrick Vieira right to stick to his guns

HARRISON, NJ - MAY 5 : Jesus Medina #19 of New York City falls to the ground in front of goalkeeper Luis Robles #31 of New York Red Bulls after missing the shot on goal during the New York Derby Major League Soccer match between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on May 5, 2018 in Harrison, NJ. New York Red Bulls won the match with a score of 4 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

New York City FC: Inability to perform in big games continues

HARRISON, NJ - MAY 05: New York City forward David Villa (7) with his tongue out during the second half of the Major League Soccer game between New York City and the New York Red Bulls on May 5, 2018, at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York City FC: Keep your finger away from the panic button

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - April 11: David Villa

New York City FC: David Villa remains the exception to the rule

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - April 11: Patrick Vieira, head coach of New York City FC on the sideline during the New York City FC Vs Real Salt Lake regular season MLS game at Yankee Stadium on April 11, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

New York City FC: Patrick Vieira project the unique motivation

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - April 11: Ismael Tajouri-Shradi

New York City FC: Power devised from being proactive

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - March 11: Alexander Ring

New York City FC: Alexander Ring the difference among difference makers

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 19: Sean Johnson of New York City celebrates after David Villa of New York City scores a goal to make it 1-1 during MLS fixture between Toronto FC and New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on July 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

New York City FC: Finding heroes in every nook and cranny

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - March 24: Ismael Tajouri-Shradi

New York City FC: Ismael Tajouri better off without the ball

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - March 11: The New York City FC team during the national anthem during the New York City FC Vs LA Galaxy regular season MLS game at Yankee Stadium on March 11, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

New York City FC: No longer “Manchester City West”