Patrick Vieira has a full complement of players to choose from on Friday night under the lights in Philly.
For the first time this season, there are no injury concerns for the boys in blue going into gameday as NYCFC look to win on the road for the first time in 2017.
Mikey Lopez and Jonathan Lewis, who were both rated as “questionable” for the defeat to DC United, both come back into the reckoning for spots in the 18.
Vieira’s men will be eyeing revenge for the defeat inflicted upon them by Philadelphia in this fixture last season.
For the hosts, Maurice Edu and Joshua Yaro are definitely out, while John McCarthy is rated as questionable.
Injury Report
NYCFC
- Suspended: None
- Int’l Duty: None
- Injury Report: None
Philadelphia Union
- Suspended: None
- Int’l Duty: None
- Injury Report: OUT: Joshua Yaro (shoulder surgery), Maurice Edu (left ankle/left tibia surgery), QUESTIONABLE: John McCarthy (concussion)
All-Time Series
The series between NYCFC and Philly is all even, with both teams winning twice and drawing once in their five regular season meetings.
- Overall: Philadelphia 2 wins (8 goals) … New York City FC 2 wins (7 goals) … Ties 1
- At Philadelphia: Philadelphia 2 wins (5 goals) … New York City FC 1 win (3 goals)
Referees
Referee: Jose Carlos Rivero
Assistant Referees: Peter Manikowski, Kevin Klinger
Fourth Official: Allen Chapman
