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Game Day Hub: NYCFC face Chicago Fire at Solider Field

NYCFC didn’t impress in their loss in Nashville, but that was then, and the team that boarded the charter flight for Chicago have two key additions that could completely transform the squad.

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It’s Matchday 2, and New York City FC are in the City of Broad Shoulders to face a Chicago Fire that sat out opening weekend with a bye

NYCFC didn’t impress in their 0-2 loss last week in Nashville, but that was then, and the team that boarded the charter flight yesterday have two key additions that could completely transform the squad: Defensive midfielder James Sands rejoined New York City midweek, attacking midfielder Santiago Rodríguez rejoined yesterday, and both are reportedly available to play today. As Matt Damon said, how you like them apples?

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