Anatomy of a four-game NYCFC losing streak
Late goal concessions, quiet Designated Players, and lengthy injury lists have exposed New York City FC's cracks during the team's current losing streak.
Andrew Leigh
Andrew is the founder and editor of New York Soccer Journal. He has been working in digital and social media since 2008.
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