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All eyes are on interim Columbus coach Laurent Courtois as he looks to right the Crew's ship after the firing of Henrik Rydström.
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New York City FC's roster looked thin when MLS paused for the World Cup, but a big new signing, returning loanees, injury recoveries, and multiple other rumored transfer targets paint a promising picture for the season's second half.
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Local amateur sides eye trophies and US Open Cup qualification
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NYCFC makes a winning start to the season's second half
An early goal from Nico Fernández Mercau and a late-ish second from Agustín Ojeda carried New York City FC to a 2-1 win in Columbus, a first away win there since the 2017 season.