Much of the criticism surrounding New York City FC since its inception has been around the club’s relationship with Manchester City FC.
New York City FC has been referred to as “Manchester City B” or the club’s “farm team.”
New head coach Patrick Vieira, who was formally introduced to the media Wednesday, wants to keep the two separate and give New York City FC, which failed to qualify for the playoffs its first season in Major League Soccer in 2015, its own identity.
