We have received information from the Chicago Fire with details or this Friday's match. You can read more here.
BE SAFE AND GO NYCFC!!
Chicago Fire Viewing Party
NYCFC go in search of a much needed win against Chicago and the Third Rail will be at Nevada Smith's to cheer them on.
Here are the details:
- 7pm: Third Rail Membership Meeting
- 8pm: NYCFC v Chicago Fire
- 9pm-1am: Players Lounge Launch Party
Our membership meeting will take place at 7pm, but feel free to arrive any time before that to get a seat and to grab a few drinks.
Also, the Players Lounge is offering all 2015 Third Rail members a special offer extending open bar two hours. The offer is $30 from 7pm-1am. Please visit this link for more details.
As always, Third Rail members receive 10% off all drinks at Nevada Smiths and merchandise will be available for purchase.
For any questions, post them in the comments below.
#hailtherail
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Ballouchy's Goal for NYCFC
What a cracker!
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Photos from NYCFC v Philadelphia Union [1-1]
NYCFC Look for Revenge Against Philly
This Thursday, NYCFC look to get their revenge against Philadelphia Union after the last-minute loss on Saturday.
There will not be a march to the stadium today, but supporters will be going to Billy's before and after the game.
Join the Third Rail at Yankee Stadium for the 7pm kickoff!
Tickets are available on Ticketmaster.
Match Report: New York City Suffered Their Second Loss at the Hands of Philadelphia Union
The spectators at PPL Park were treated to beautiful weather and exciting soccer this past Sunday. Unfortunately, for NYCFC fans the result left something to be desired.
Philadelphia Union managed to find the back of the net in stoppage time to secure a 2-1 victory over NYCFC.
The Union’s Sebastien Le Toux managed to beat a tackle and get a few clean touches in the penalty area before passing the ball across the mouth of the goal. Eric Ayuk received the pass and took the shot but it deflected off the Union’s Zach Pfeffer before crossing the goal line in the 27th minute. It appeared that an equalizer would come a minute later when Adam Nemec finished a pass from David Villa but the ball was ruled out of bounds prior to the pass. With the exception of a few solid plays it was another case of poor first half performance from NYCFC.
NYCFC came out fighting in the second half. The team was clearly pressing harder and more efficiently. Unlike the first half, the midfield controlled the possession and turned it into meaningful attacks. David Villa displayed another one of his fantastic back heels off a pass from Mix Diskerud to start a sequence of passes that ended with him scoring in the 55th minute. Khiry Shelton, Adam Nemec and Josh Willams all had beautiful one touch passes to set up Villa close to the goal.
A draw felt inevitable as the match was coming to a close. The Union’s Vincent Nogueira apparently missed the draw memo and scored off a Josh Saunders punched ball in the 92nd minute.
With a poor first half performance from NYCFC a win would have been great but a draw would have felt acceptable. A loss, given the teams first half struggles in the past matches feels pretty rough. Hopefully, the team can nip their first half blues in the bud before it becomes a recurring issue.
NYCFC will have a chance to avenge the loss this Thursday at 7pm when they face the Union again at home.
As always, go NYCFC and Hail The Rail!
Best Photos from #PhillyAway
#Phillyaway Quick Details
As the big game in Philly approaches, here is some key information for the road trip.
We are sitting in section 132 in the Stadium
The bus for Philly leaves at 11am, so be there as early as possible.
If you are driving down, park in Lot A and meet us in the Boat Launch Lot
Tickets need to be picked up in person! The Eventbrite ticket is not your match ticket. You will not get into the stadium with the Eventbrite ticket.
Tickets will be available for pickup at Nevada Smiths before 11am, in the bus parking lot before 3pm or at the River Gate Entrance after 3pm.After the match, go directly back to the bus. A Union liaison will escort is out of the stadium 15-20 min after the match ends.
For any other questions, post them in the comments below and we will try and get to them asap.
Players to Look Out For: Philadelphia Union v NYCFC
The bye week has finally passed which means New York City FC will be returning to action. They will hit the road tomorrow to play against the win-less Philadelphia Union, and will match up against them again on Thursday the 16th in the Bronx.
The Union have allowed the most goals in the MLS so far, giving David Villa, who is expected to be back on the pitch, and company a great opportunity to get six points and move up in the standings.
Below are some players to keep an eye on for the matches.
A Fresh Start
After sending Rais Mbolhi home to “clear his head”, the Union will be starting 22 year-old rookie John McCarthy, who will be making his MLS debut. Although the team has been off to a rough start, McCarthy will allow the Union to reboot their season at home. He happens to also be from Philadelphia and will surely have family and friends in attendance. Will NYCFC be able to ruin the hometown kid's debut?
The Captain Returns
David Villa's nagging injury is something he will have to work with as the season progresses. The bye week came at a great time, allowing Villa to have extra days to heal. It was clear that his talents were missed against Sporting KC, and we all know that if he plays, Villa can be the most lethal man on the pitch.
Fernando Aristeguieta
Try saying that name three times fast.
Fernando is the one bright spot on a team that has only been able to score on the road. It's safe to say that the fans will be clamoring for a goal at home, in what will be an intense environment. Fernando already has three goals on the young season (that’s as many as NYCFC combined), but if the back-line is able to shut him down, the boys in blue will be able to come out of Philly with three points.
The next couple of games will be critical in keeping NYCFC’s inaugural season moving in the right direction. Expect some exciting action on the field and in the stands. It's time to show the Union how the Third Rail rolls.
Also, don’t forget to keep up with the Third Rail on twitter @ThirdRailSC.
Posted by Andrew Singh
Andrew Singh is a Contributor and member of the Third Rail. Born and raised in New York, Andrew has a passion for many things such as music, traveling, and of course sports. He's recently become obsessed with fútbol, and enjoys chatting about NYCFC, and La Liga. Contact him via twitter @Singh_A87 if you want to get in touch and talk about The Third Rail, fútbol, or anything intellectually stimulating.
Cheers!
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