The international break has finally come to an end, and it’s almost time for NYCFC’s first MLS action since June 3rd.
It’s Pride Day at Yankee Stadium, and the reigning champs are coming to town. Need we say more?
Key Stats
- David Villa is one goal away from his 50th in an NYCFC kit.
- El Guaje currently sits atop the NYCFC scoring charts with eight goals through 15 games, two better than Jack Harrison’s tally of six.
- NYCFC and Seattle share one win apiece in the all-time series, with each team securing three points at the other’s home ground.
- NYCFC have outscored opponents 15-8 at Yankee Stadium this season.
- Seattle have won just once on the road this season, conceding 17 goals over their eight away matches.
- Seattle sits in sixth place in the Western Conference, hovering precariously just above the red line. They are even on points and goal differential with San Jose, who sit in seventh place, but have scored more goals than the Earthquakes.
- Clint Dempsey and Will Bruin lead the Sounders with four goals each, and midfielder Cristian Roldan leads MLS with 111 duels won.
The Last Time
Ronald Matarrita notched his first MLS goal in the last meeting between these two sides, sealing a 2-0 win for NYCFC at CenturyLink Field.
Last Game
The Sounders followed up a 1-0 home victory over the Houston Dynamo on June 4th with a 2-1 US Open Cup win over the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night.
Recent Form
After a slow start to the season, Seattle has notched three wins and two losses over their last five MLS games, with both losses coming on the road.
