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[LionNYC]

New York City FC vs. LA Galaxy
Sunday, March 11th 5:00 PM ET
YES, WNYC
Stream on Fox Sports Go (with a cable subscription)

We're home. After a unknown result in Kansas City, because I've decided to post this for all you meteorologists on the forums, NYCFC return to Yankee Stadium for its HISTORIC INAUGURAL home opener. David Villa has scored 5 goals in the 3 home openers to date for NYCFC.

 

[The Toe]

Looking like low 50s and some sun next Sunday! It's all trending to be the nicest opener weather we've seen yet.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

Gird thy loins, boys. Galaxy have pace and skill for days.

 

[Seven]

Villa's record in home openers:

2015: Goal and an assist
2016: 2 goals
2017: 2 goals and an assist
2018: 3 GOALS!!!

 

[Keith Putnam]

MLS's #2 media market comes to visit #1. Given the TV pressure, expect some... interesting... refereeing.

 

[Gotham Gator]

Don’t be fooled by the wooden spoon. Galaxy are gong to be a real challenge. Lots of talent, and they played great against Portland last night.

Going up against them without Chanot or Houtonji is going to be a challenge.

 

[sundance]

Going up against them without Chanot or Houtonji is going to be a challenge.

I missed this. Why is Houtonji unavailable?

 

[Ulrich]

Don’t be fooled by the wooden spoon. Galaxy are gong to be a real challenge. Lots of talent, and they played great against Portland last night.

Going up against them without Chanot or Houtonji is going to be a challenge.

Their front 6 are pretty ridiculous. So much speed. My concern about Houtonji is that everything I’ve read about him, speed is not his strong point, which with LA could be an issue. Makes me wonder if Ibeagha gets the start if he’s more mobile and healthier? And with Alessandrini marauding down our left flank, I can’t see PV trusting Mata to defend.

 

[Ulrich]

I missed this. Why is Houtonji unavailable?

Hurt in preseason game versus LAFC.

 

[ktdNYCFC]

Alessandrini went off with a hamstring strain, but Lletget came in and looked just as dangerous. They can break with pace via Boateng, but we should be aware that he needs an outlet to finish the chance. Guy can't shoot.

Also, JDS lowkey kills off most plays that come through the middle. Will be interesting to see if Maxi can shake him and Kitchen. Might have to focus down the flanks a bit more, which is concerning on the smaller pitch.

 

[Mario]

New York City FC vs. LA Galaxy
Sunday, March 11th 5:00 PM ET
YES, WNYC
Stream on Fox Sports Go (with a cable subscription)

We're home. After a unknown result in Kansas City, because I've decided to post this for all you meteorologists on the forums, NYCFC return to Yankee Stadium for its HISTORIC INAUGURAL home opener. David Villa has scored 5 goals in the 3 home openers to date for NYCFC.

After an* unknown result.

 

[Fantazma]

so what we do in back line? Hountondji is still hurt i assume. improvise again moving sweat into CB and put mata on left?

or they go with Ibeagha?

 

[The Toe]

Looking like the snow will probably hold off until Monday morning, but it's going to be a cold one again. 45 and cloudy. Not to mention the 12" of snow we may have on our seats to start the game. Bring your blankets.

ETA: Looks likely that Alessandrini will be out for this game.

 

[Gotham Gator]

so what we do in back line? Hountondji is still hurt i assume. improvise again moving sweat into CB and put mata on left?

or they go with Ibeagha?

Was just coming to this thread to engage on the same question. This is a big decision. Maybe Sweat, since LA has got loads of attacking talent, and Sweat has already been forced into CB duty on a big stage in the playoffs last year (and did well).

 

[Midas Mulligan]

Was just coming to this thread to engage on the same question. This is a big decision. Maybe Sweat, since LA has got loads of attacking talent, and Sweat has already been forced into CB duty on a big stage in the playoffs last year (and did well).

Will be cheek clench time with Mata and Sweat manning an entire side of the defense vs. Alessandrini.

 

[The Toe]

Will be cheek clench time with Mata and Sweat manning an entire side of the defense vs. Alessandrini.

Was subbed out in 60' with a hamstring injury yesterday, so I'd be pretty shocked if he plays.

 

[LionNYC]

After an* unknown result.

Actually, it was a win.

 

[hatt91]

Only Berget was listed on the injury report for the SKC game. I dont see why Hountondji wouldnt be available.

 

[Fake Jew]

I think Vieira rates Ibeagha higher than Houtondji otherwise, I think Houtondji makes the 18 yesterday.

 

[Ulrich]

I think Vieira rates Ibeagha higher than Houtondji otherwise, I think Houtondji makes the 18 yesterday.

Houtondji may have failed his fitness test. He’s coming off an injury, and while he’s not “injured,” he may not be ready for 90 min, and your CB’s should never start if they can’t go 90