Soccer NYCFC Can’t Take One in Orlando by Guest October 17, 2015 IMAGE, NEW YORK POST New York City’s first official game against Orlando was definitely a memorable one. Mix Diskerud scoring the first official goal in club history, Josh Saunders risking his own body to make save after save, and 62,510 fans filling out the Orlando Citrus Bowl to watch both expansion franchises face off. What could’ve been NYCFC’s first official win was stopped by an unlucky bounce off a free kick outside the box by Orlando’s star signing Kaká. Last night’s game was nothing like that. As seen throughout the season, the team has difficulty closing out games. After a first half goal by Kwame Watson-Siriboe, who played for the first time since coming off at halftime of a 4-4 draw against Toronto FC on July 12th, NYCFC gave up two goals to Orlando City’s first round pick Cyle Larin. Tommy McNamara, who earned his first start since Aug. 23, said after the game “I think we just absorbed a lot of pressure all game, probably too much in both halves and I think the dam kind of broke a little bit in the second half”. Coach Jason Kreiss also added, “Credit to our players. I think they really put a lot into it. I wish we could have walked out of here with at least a point.” Even without Brek Shea and Kaká, Orlando City was able to keep their playoff hopes alive. Although the team is out of the playoff hunt, it would’ve been nice to see them end the season on a high note with these last two games. Chris Wingert stated after the game that, “I think the best way to reward the fans for their great support all year is to give them a victory in our final home game,” Wingert said. NYCFC closes out its inaugural season at home next Sunday against the New England Revolution. Post Views: 1,095 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Guest Latest posts by Guest (see all) Three Great Super Bowls of the Last Decade - September 16, 2020 Florida’s the savior for sports betting during lockdown - August 5, 2020 Smart Budgeting Tips That Will Help You Save Cash When Playing Golf - July 27, 2020 How To Avoid Scams When Purchasing Football Tickets Online - July 23, 2020 Related TopicsMLSNYCFCOrlando City SC Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 WNBA Rolling Out Red Carpet For Upcoming 25th Anniversary Season by Jason Cordner | posted on March 16, 2021 More in Soccer You Know I’m Right, Episode 95: Soccer Commentator Tommy Smyth (Audio/Video) On the 95th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Competition Quickly Rises For Serie A Competition Rises For Serie A: Serie A is a professional Italian Soccer league where... Trinity Rodman Registers for the Womens NWSL Draft Dennis Rodman’s Daughter registers for the NWSL Draft At the age of 18, Trinity... From Inspired to Being an Inspiration: Sports Broadcaster & “The Morning Roast” Host Kate Scott (VIDEO) 95.7 FM “Morning Roast” radio host Kate Scott is a woman of many firsts... Red Bulls Can Wrap Up East Sunday Red Bulls Make History with Victory