Looks like the NYCFC’s aka The SoccerYankees are getting along with our old pals The Wilpons.
The SoccerYankees have moved four matches from Fake New Yankee Stadium, a terrible venue for soccer, to Citi Field, also a terrible venue for soccer.
It’s a shame there isn’t a soccer stadium in metropolitan NYC with access to the Path Train and NJT where these games could be played on a proper pitch.
Anyway, I do like this logo. Thanks to Nick for the heads up on this.
No word on t-shirts or invasions yet. Eventually those guys will decide they like soccer.
Oh…and let’s brand this CITI FIELD SERIES as if it’s a thing.
New York City FC today announced that the Club has moved four regular season games to Citi Field for the upcoming 2020 MLS season. The decision eliminates four midweek games, in favor of weekend matches, and minimizes congestion throughout the season. Not only does this move provide a more competitive schedule for players, it also provides a more convenient one for fans to attend games within the five boroughs.
Citi Field is a familiar setting for NYCFC having served as an alternate venue on two previous occasions. The match day experience will replicate Yankee Stadium with an exciting lineup of theme nights and special in-game elements to be announced in the near future. In addition, Fan Fest activations, including block parties and pep rallies with live entertainment for all ages, will be held prior to all matches at Citi Field.
The Citi Field Series matches will take place on:
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Sunday, April 26
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Saturday, July 25
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Saturday, August 8
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Saturday, September 26
By the way, what do we think of the name “NYCFC” – I know people who follow MLS who still call it “NYFC” and “FCNY” – both of which would have been better choices IMO. Pete Alonso probably would have called them NYCFFC but Pete can be vulgar like that.
