Nick Cushing is excited about the recent energy and camaraderie within New York City FC before their upcoming match against Philadelphia Union.
Cushing praised the unity shown by his team as they aim to continue their impressive run against a struggling Philadelphia Union. Despite a shaky start to the MLS season, New York has only lost once in their last seven matches, with a 3-2 win over Toronto FC being their fourth victory in five games.
“We are training exceptionally well,” Cushing said. “Our level of intensity and team spirit is top-notch right now. I’m extremely proud of the team, especially the way the substitutes celebrated the third goal against Toronto. It shows the togetherness of the team.”
However, New York City FC faces a tough challenge against Philadelphia Union, who have won the last five meetings between the Eastern Conference sides. Cushing acknowledges the difficulty of playing against Philadelphia at their home ground and emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation.
Philadelphia Union, on the other hand, have struggled recently, with three losses in their last five matches. Despite this, head coach Jim Curtin believes in his team’s ability to turn things around and emphasizes the importance of sticking together.
In terms of players to watch, Daniel Gazdag of Philadelphia Union has been in good form, scoring in three consecutive home games. On the other side, Hannes Wolf of New York City FC impressed in their recent victory over Toronto FC.
As for the match prediction, New York City FC seems to have the upper hand with four wins in their last five matches, while Philadelphia Union is on a losing streak at home. According to Opta win probability, Philadelphia Union has a 49.7% chance of winning, compared to New York City FC’s 22.8%, with a draw at 27.5%.
