Last night on Facebook I found a group of people with the same passion as mine. Being a resident of New York, people think we have an MLS team. Yes the Red Bulls are called the New York Red Bulls, but their location is in Harrison, New Jersey. The North American Soccer League brought back the fan favorite New York Cosmos which is definitely appreciated. As you all know they won the league last season. Living on Long Island our Cosmos are great but we want a team in the big league. We want Major League Soccer to have a team in New York.
We then received the announcement that made a dream begin to come true. The merger of Manchester City FC in England and the New York Yankees put their funds together to start the expansion team New York City Football Club which will debut in the 2015 MLS season. On May 22,2013, New York City FC signed Claudio Reyna as the DFO. Reyna a New Yorker and former Captain of the United States Men's National Team was a great choice. We feel he's one of our own and understands what we have missed in New York.
On December 11,2013 our Head Coach was named. The selection was former Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis. In 2009, Kreis Led Real Salt Lake to its first MLS championship. I believe with the right formula of players Coach Kreis will be the answer to positive results for City. Then comes the question, who will be the players chosen for the 2015 season?
Looking at some of the rumor sites, a few veteran names come to mind. A strong defender from Barcelona Carlos Puyol gave his team the notice that he wouldn't be returning next season. Sticking with the defensive side of the pitch another name which doesn't seem too popular with the NYCFC fans is John Terry. Although a solid defender, Terry has baggage off the pitch that turns people away from him. Along with top players, we want class as well. Midfielder Frank Lampard is nearing the end of his career at Stamford Bridge and has been linked with a move to the MLS. Could Lamps be the answer to the squad representing the city?
Myself and a few other of the NYCFC Supporters believe Garreth Barry is the strong answer because of his affiliation with Manchester City FC. Barry is still young enough to put in some positive years in the 5 boroughs. In my opinion the Manchester City FC coaches should loan New York City FC some of their younger upstarts to get them playing time. Only time will tell what direction the City squad will go.
The excitement is unbearable when it comes to the supporters wanting their football. Get the scarves ready. Put together the lyrics to the chants and songs. Band together like a family and lets carry the boys into 2015 and our ultimate goal of raising the MLS trophy. Let's go City!!!! Let's go City!!!!
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