NYCFC made history on Saturday afternoon, winning at Red Bull Arena for the first time.
Here are all the key soundbites for the winning locker roomâĤ
Vieira on SatisfactionâĤ
âVictory is not more sweeter than the last win in Seattle. I think it was a game that we were during the week we came over with a good game plan, and I'm really satisfied.
âI'm really satisfied because of course we managed to win the game, we took the three points and I think we played really well. We created a few chances, we scored, and it was a really good team performance.â
Villa on the FansâĤ
âI think we are very happy. We are very happy because a lot of time working for this, for give the three points and the Hudson River Derby to our supporters, thatâs always coming here for the game, to support us.â
McNamara on Hard WorkâĤ
âEverybody worked as hard as they could for the team and when you do that, when you leave everything on the field, and especially when you come away with three points, it feels really, really good. You feel really proud of your teammates and your coaching staff.â
Sweat on his GoalâĤ
âFrom an angle like that, I was just trying to put it back post. I put some spin on it and it went in the back of that net.â
Johnson on PressureâĤ
"The pressure on the ball from the front three really helped us out because they really weren't able to create much in and around our 18 (yard box).
âIt was tough conditions being so hot, but we knew if we sat back they would create chances and Sacha would find pockets and get the ball to Bradley Wright-Phillips, but instead we limited him to no shots on goal and that's a testament to all 11 players."
Herrera on HistoryâĤ
âIt was a great game for our defense and our team. From David Villa to our goalkeeper, we worked hard and we did what we had to do in defense. We were able to get the two goals and stay together and it was a historic day today.â
Ring on SweatâĤ
âIt was about time someone scored from my assist this season. We had a couple of things work out and Iâm happy for Ben. Heâs been doing really well and he rewarded himself for his good performances in the past games.â
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Jesse Marsch on DefeatâĤ
â[NYCFC] physically put a lot more into the game, which meant that we werenât able to overrun them like we often do. Itâs a really bad feeling right now to have them celebrate on our home field.â
Tyler Adams on MidfieldâĤ
âGood players make it hard on you. Credit to Herrera. He did a good job, he got around the ball and won his individual battles.â
