Grant Freking

FCC has five matches this month against teams above them in the Eastern Conference standings, including tonight in New York.

It’s true that FCC was rushed into the league, but the franchise’s terrible on-field results can’t simply be blamed on a decision made in 2018.

Was the gut-wrenching loss at Montreal a one-off mistake or a sign of things to come? Two matches in the next four days will provide the answer.

FCC’s inability to put away their biggest rivals at a buzzing TQL Stadium could haunt them if they let it. Or they could bounce back at Montreal.

Coming off a successful road trip, FCC hosts the rival Columbus Crew Friday night for the first time in 2021, with a real chance for points.

FCC breaks through on the road against Chicago and Toronto for much-needed wins and is actually approaching playoff contention.

FCC has had scoring chances lately but can’t seem to finish them off. Tonight’s match in Chicago offers new opportunities for goals and a win.

With MLS returning to play after the international break, FCC hosts its second match at TQL Stadium on Saturday.

An odd couple at center back and outstanding goaltending have steadied FCC’s nerves heading into a three-week schedule break.

Last year’s big international signing hasn’t produced enough goals, so he's likely to head back to England when his loan deal ends June 30.