LA Galaxy - Postmatch

Initiated the contact. Had his hand on opponent’s man bun. Embellished. Continued the confrontation after final whistle. Deserved the yellow.
 
Nope. He initiated the contact with the chest bump. Ibra lost his head, but Johnson created the situation.
This is correct.

Johnson's phrase "he's a clever boy" could really be more applied to Johnson than Ibra in this situation. Johnson quite purposefully knocked into him after the play was over - nothing major - but, enough to piss off Ibra, which I imagine was part of the plan. It succeeded. This doesn't excuse what Ibra did, but it should be acknowledged.
 
His Yellow should be rescinded.
I think you can make an argument that way, but I don't it really makes sense for NYCFC to try to appeal it (or if you can appeal it). You only get two incorrect appeals every season and I seriously doubt Johnson is going to be ever in danger of a yellow card suspension.