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Five Reasons to Watch Ronald Matarrita

Newcomer Ronald Matarrita has taken NYCFC by storm. Here are five reasons to come out to see Ronald Matarrita play:


1. Even though Matarrita plays Left back, according to his heat map of his first two matches he has owned the whole left side of the pitch, take a look below:


Matarrita vs Chicago:

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Matarrita vs Toronto:

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2. Against Toronto FC, Matarrita was able to complete 77% of his passes (44 of 57), take a look at the map below. 

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3. Matarrita showed us he is capable of putting together a pretty cross like this during preseason. 


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4. Matarrita has very quick feet, as displayed here.  



5. Matarrita also can show that he has been a bit tricky.