Amidst all the noise of New York's first playoff Hudson River Derby, NYCFC head coach Nick Cushing clarified, 'The next game is the most important part.' Cushing emphasized the critical nature of focusing on the immediate challenge, stating that though they are proud of their achievements so far, there are still many challenges ahead, especially with a semifinal match looming. His approach underscores a mindset of taking things one step at a time and not getting ahead of themselves. "We cannot look further than the first 10 minutes of the game because that is our main focus."
NYCFC has had an uncommon two-week break since their penalty shootout win against FC Cincinnati in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Cushing noted that this break has been beneficial for team fitness, allowing players to recuperate. With Malachi Jones only recently returning from injury and Tayvon Gray coming back from suspension, Cushing has some decisions to make regarding his right fullback position. Despite the breaks presenting challenges in momentum, Cushing commented, 'It is what it is; every team has to have a break.'
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