Here are the top five stories from this week's media roundup:
Hudson River Blue: "Villa (2 goals), Shelton (3 assists) named to MLS Team of the Week as NYCFC punches ticket to playoffs": click here
AdWeek: "New York City FC's First Brand Spot Is a Gritty Paean to the City It Calls Home": click here
DNA Info: "Chef Marcus Samuelsson and Soccer Pros Give Harlem Kids Lesson in Nutrition": click here
Empire of Soccer: "Crooks’ Soccer Journal: NYCFC on their first playoff berth, Necaxa and more": click here
MLS Multiplex: "NYCFC, Necaxa Set for Friendly Clash": click here