"You can see we're improving again from where we started. We had a lot of work to do during preseason, and it's not quite finished yet. We keep on working in order to become a better team, but you can see the growth within the three matches that we played so far."
"It was very important [to win] the homecoming game and make sure the energy on the pitch connected with the fans, and we did that, which is a massive achievement."
"I think we're going to play a style that generates a lot of chances, so if we can execute those, I think we'll get the goals, and then it just comes down to keeping clean sheets, which is one of the places we've been disappointed in the past."
New York City FC sits atop the Eastern Conference with seven points following an unbeaten start to the 2026 MLS season. After drawing 1-1 with LA Galaxy, NYCFC defeated Philadelphia Union and Orlando City, including a dominant 5-0 victory. Coach Pascal Jansen acknowledges continued improvement and growth across their three matches, emphasizing the importance of their home performance connecting with fans. Colorado Rapids, currently fifth in the Western Conference, have won their last two matches after an opening loss to Seattle Sounders. Defender Keegan Rosenberry expresses optimism about their attacking style under coach Matt Wells, while highlighting the need for defensive consistency.
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