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• Former NYCFC intern sheds light on unacceptable problem
It's not just the ugly details former NYCFC intern Skyler Badillo alleged against former striker David Villa. It's that she had come to terms with receiving some level of abuse in the first place....2020
• NYCFC admits 'unacceptable' behavior after probe

New York City FC has concluded its investigation into allegations of sexual harassment made by a former employee against David Villa and some staff....2020
• NYCFC launch probe into Villa harassment claim
NYCFC say they will investigate claims of sexual harassment made via social media by a former intern against David Villa...2020
• Gio Reyna learnt a lot from Pirlo, Lampard, David Villa in MLS
Giovanni Reyna remembers his time in MLS and hopes the league can be one of the best in the world one day....2020
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• On this day: David Villa stuns Philadelphia Union with this audacious chip
2020

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• Jack Harrison on Leeds' Premier League ambition, life in MLS and staying off Twitter
Jack Harrison speaks about his time with New York City and the impact of playing with players such as Frank Lampard. The former Elland Road-favourite looks back fondly on the talented Leeds side of the early 2000s, and their rapid fall from European heights. Following their win against Millwall, the FC panel talk Leeds United's Championship title hopes. Mark Viduka ...2020
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• NYCFC's David Villa scores 400th career goal for club and country

David Villa joined elite company in NYCFC's win over FC Dallas, becoming the sixth active player to reach 400 career goals for club and country. New York City FC's David Villa has scored the 400th goal of his illustrious career, with a first-half penalty in a 3-1 win over FC Dallas on Sunday. He added another goal later in the game. Villa, 36, now has 68 goals for NYCFC since joining th...2018
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• WATCH: David Villa scores 400th career goal
David Villa scores the 400th goal of this career for club and country from the penalty spot to give NYCFC the lead against FC Dallas....2018
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• Alexander Ring salvages point for NYCFC as Ezequiel Barco makes MLS debut

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• Giovani dos Santos to miss LA derby, Mexico friendlies with injury

David Villa marked his 100th appearance for New York City FC with the winning goal as Patrick Vieira's side topped LA Galaxy. LA Galaxy midfielder Giovani dos Santos will be out for between one and three weeks with a hamstring injury, the MLS club confirmed on Wednesday. Dos Santos picked up the injury in last weekend's 2-1 loss to New York City FC, going down under a challenge and the...2018
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• LAFC surges in MLS Power Rankings; NYCFC, Columbus keep top spots

From LAFC routing RSL to Atlanta United dazzling in front of a record crowd, relive all the goals from the second week of action in MLS. A look at how the teams in Major League Soccer stack up after Week 2 of the season. 1. NYCFC (no change) Patrick Vieira's squad looks every bit the challenger for every bit of hardware on offer in 2018. Two games, two wins, and more excellence from Davi...2018
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• Villa penalty sets NYCFC on comeback trail
Major League Soccer: David Villa (16') New York City FC 1-0 Columbus Crew SC...2017
• WATCH: Villa converts 50th MLS goal for NYCFC
David Villa hit home a controversial penalty to bring NYCFC level versus Seattle, bringing his MLS goal tally to 50....2017
• New York City star David Villa sees red in first instance of VAR support
David Villa was shown a red card after the on-field referee referred the incident to the Video Assistant Referee. David Villa was sent off during New York City FC's 3-1 Desert Diamond Cup loss to Houston Dynamo on Saturday night thanks to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. The system has been introduced in the MLS preseason as a way to help advise the on-field referee on "game-cha...2017
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• New York City's David Villa sees red in first MLS instance of VAR support
David Villa was shown a red card after the on-field referee referred the incident to the Video Assistant Referee. David Villa was sent off during New York City FC's 3-1 Desert Diamond Cup loss to Houston Dynamo on Saturday night thanks to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. The system has been introduced in the MLS preseason as a way to help advise the on-field referee on "game-cha...2017
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• David Villa will struggle to sleep after New York City FC crashes out
2016

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"Jack Harrison's journey, from the player David Villa nicknamed "Golden Boy" to starting left winger for one of England's biggest clubs, has had plenty of challenges, but he feels comfortable in his own skin having navigated the brutal reality check that came when he made his transAtlantic transfer."

2019
"Torrent on replacing David Villa at NYCFC: "It's almost impossible""

2018
"David Villa not giving up dream of playing in fourth World Cup for Spain"

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"David Villa reaches 50 MLS goals with shining performance in the rain"

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"New York City FC's David Villa lends a hand to homeless family in Portland"

2015
"David Villa showed on Sunday why New York City FC made him the first player in club history, turning in a wonderful performance in NYCFC’s 2-0 home-opening win over the New England Revolution at Yankee Stadium."

2014
"Expansion team clash headlines 2015 MLS home openers"

• How do you replace a legend like David Villa? NYCFC is looking to youth

David Villa announces he is ready for another challenge as he bids farewell to New York City FC. Steve Nicol reflects on the impact David Villa has had on Major League Soccer after announcing his departure from NYCFC after four seasons. When David Villa announced his departure from New York City FC on Nov. 28, the last vestiges of the club's star system went with him. Frank Lampard ...2019
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• NYCFC signs Romania star Alexandru Mitrita as Designated Player

Steve Nicol reflects on the impact David Villa has had on Major League Soccer after announcing his departure from NYCFC after four seasons. New York City FC has signed Romania international midfielder Alexandru Mitrita as a Designated Player, the club announced on Monday. Mitrita, 23, joins from Romanian side Universitatea Craiova after putting pen to paper on a multi-y...2019
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• NYCFC makes Joe Scally, 15, second youngest to sign MLS contract

David Villa marked his 100th appearance for New York City FC with the winning goal as Patrick Vieira's side topped LA Galaxy. ESPN FC's Sebastian Salazar is joined by David Villa to construct the NYCFC captain's ultimate footballer. New York City FC signed 15-year-old academy product Joe Scally to a professional contract on Wednesday, making him the second-youngest player ...2018
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• LAFC surges in MLS Power Rankings; NYCFC, Columbus keep top spots
2018

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• Andrea Pirlo is among the last of a dying breed in Major League Soccer

David Villa scored his first goal in more than a month to help New York City FC secure a point at Chicago Fire. Andrea Pirlo is the last of his kind in more ways than one. The New York City FC midfielder, in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, announced on Sunday that he will retire at the end of this season when his contract expires. And while there have been and will be other regista...2017
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• Top vote-getter Giovinco joins Kaka and David Villa in MLS All-Star Fan XI
Sebastian Giovinco put on an MVP-worthy performance against Orlando, netting a brace and an assist en route to a 3-1 win. A trio of World Cup-winning players highlights the 2017 MLS All-Star Fan XI, who along with the rest of the MLS All-Stars, will take on reigning La Liga and UEFA Champions League titleholders Real Madrid in Chicago on Aug. 2. The lineup includes Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian...2017
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• Top vote-getter Giovinco joins Kaka and Villa in MLS All-Star Fan XI
Sebastian Giovinco put on an MVP-worthy performance against Orlando, netting a brace and an assist en route to a 3-1 win. A trio of World Cup-winning players highlights the 2017 MLS All-Star Fan XI, who along with the rest of the MLS All-Stars, will take on reigning La Liga and UEFA Champions League titleholders Real Madrid in Chicago on Aug. 2. The lineup includes Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian...2017
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• Villa's first pitch at Yankee game better than Schweini's for Cubs?
It's been quite a week for World Cup winners throwing out first pitches in Major League Baseball. Bastian Schweinsteiger did the honours for the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, David Villa, who just signed a new contract to remain with New York City FC in MLS next season, took the hill ahead of the New York Yankees' game against the Toronto Blue Jays to throw out the ceremon...2017
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• David Villa signs contract extension with NYCFC
The reigning MLS MVP has extended his deal by one year, keeping him under contract with Patrick Vieira's side until 2018....2017
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• David Villa signs contract extension with New York City FC
Jack Harrison bagged a brace as New York City FC overcame a 2-1 deficit to win at Columbus. New York City FC striker David Villa has signed a one-year contract extension, the Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise has announced. Villa was the first signing made by the club after it was founded in 2014, and he has now committed to coach Patrick Vieira's side until the end of the 2018 MLS season....2017
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• David Villa scores goal in final professional game
2019
• GOAL: David Villa scores his second of the match
2018
• PK GOAL: David Villa scores his 400th career goal
2018
• NYCFC's David Villa scores 400th career goal for club and country
2018

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2018

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• New York City FC stadium part of Bronx development project - report

Ezequiel Barco came off the bench to make his MLS debut, and David Villa scored career goal No. 399 as Atlanta and NYCFC split the points. New York City FC could soon have a new stadium on the South Bronx waterfront, according to a report in urban development website New York YIMBY. The report said a 26,000-seat MLS stadium is part of a $700 million proposal called Harlem River Yards th...2018
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• Man City's Yangel Herrera ready to leave NYCFC for move to Europe

Ezequiel Barco came off the bench to make his MLS debut, and David Villa scored career goal No. 399 as Atlanta and NYCFC split the points. New York City FC's on-loan midfielder Yangel Herrera has said he is "ready for Europe," suggesting he could soon leave MLS. The Venezuela international joined NYCFC from its affiliate Manchester City in February 2017 on a loan that reportedly ru...2018
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• Alexander Ring salvages point for NYCFC as Ezequiel Barco makes MLS debut
2018

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• Atlanta 2-2 NYCFC: Barco makes debut - Via MLS
Ezequiel Barco came off the bench to make his MLS debut, and David Villa scored career goal No. 399 as Atlanta and NYCFC split the points....2018
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• Bastian Schweinsteiger to captain MLS All-Stars vs. Real Madrid
Quite a few notable names have made the MLS All-Star fan XI, so take a look back at their top highlights so far. Herculez Gomez reacts to the MLS fan XI ahead of the All-Star Game against Real Madrid and points out a few snubs. Sporting KC's Graham Zusi is slated to appear in his fifth MLS All-Star Game with this year's opponent being Real Madrid. Chicago Fire midfield...2017
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• David Villa set for 100th appearance - Via NYCFC
Check out David Villa's best moments with NYCFC and his MLS career by the numbers ahead of his 100th appearance with the club....2018
• New York City FC's over-reliance on David Villa cost it in the playoffs

Columbus will play Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final after NYCFC failed to score the third goal they needed. They might be the last people New York City FC would look to for empathy, but New York Red Bulls know the feeling. A game plan and a series that hinges on contingencies you can't plan for; a self-inflicted and avoidable disciplinary wound; a goal-of-a-lifetime against you...2017
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• New York City FC's David Villa lends a hand to homeless family in Portland
2016
• New York City FC's David Villa lends a hand to homeless family in Portland
2016
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2015

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• New York City FC forward David Villa named MLS Player of the Week
2015
• New York City FC rave over Andrea Pirlo's MLS debut: "Now there will be no more long ball"
2015

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• David Villa reaches 50 MLS goals with shining performance in the rain
The Spanish striker scored a pair of goals to help his side shake off a first-half deficit and beat the Seattle Sounders on Saturday....2017
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• Xavi to New York City FC? Jason Kreis, David Villa share their thoughts on the Spanish legend
2015

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• NYC FC wins inaugural game at Yankee Stadium
There's only one thing New York loves more than a winner, and that's a team that nets substance with style. New York City Football Club played its first game at Yankee Stadium on Sunday and got a signature performance from David Villa in a 2-0 win over the New England Revolution....2015
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• David Villa's dazzling performance no surprise to New York City FC: "We don't get around people like him very often"
2015

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• David Villa scores first goal for New York City FC in preseason friendly vs. St. Mirren
2015

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• New York City FC's David Villa lends a hand to homeless family in Portland
2016
• Sebastian Giovinco, David Villa top rated MLS players in EA Sports FIFA 18
2017

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• Newcomers David Villa, Kaka join US national team veterans on 2015 AT&T MLS All-Star Game Fan XI
2015

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• David Villa returns to field for Spain in 3-0 win against Italy
2017
• Watch David Villa on 'Sesame Street,' try not to explode
2016

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• New York is oily? David Villa, Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo get greasy for photo shoot | SIDELINE
2015

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• MLS set to announce Nashville has been granted an expansion franchise

Revisit the best chipped goals from the 2017 MLS season, including David Villa's show-stopping lob from midfield. Check out the best goals scored on the volley from around Major League Soccer during the 2017 season. The ESPN FC crew reflect on Kaka's career as the Brazilian announced his retirement on Sunday. MLS has scheduled an announcement in the city of Nashville o...2017

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• Jack Harrison on Leeds' Premier League ambition, life in MLS and staying off Twitter
2020

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• NYCFC's 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more

For the first time in its brief history, NYCFC must adjust to life after David Villa, giving coach Domenec Torrent a tall task...2019
• NYCFC signs Romania star Alexandru Mitrita as Designated Player
2019

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• Alexander Ring salvages point for NYCFC as Ezequiel Barco makes MLS debut
2018

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• New York City FC pull off second-half rally to beat San Jose

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• Atlanta hops over Crew for No. 2 spot in MLS Power Rankings; NYCFC top

From Josef Martinez's hat trick to Chris Wondolowski closing the gap on Landon Donovan's record, relive all the goals from the third round of MLS action. Whitecaps defender Kendall Watson was sent off early on, leaving the five stripes with plenty of opportunities to score four and bag a second straight home win. Graham Zusi's rocket punctuated a second straight wi...2018
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• LAFC surges in MLS Power Rankings; NYCFC, Columbus keep top spots
2018

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• Tinnerholm, Villa goals lead New York City FC past LA Galaxy

New York City FC LA Galaxy 2 1 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » Highlights GameCast Lineups and Stats ...2018
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• Villa: NYCFC need to learn from playoff mistakes
David Villa talks to Sebastian Salazar at NYCFC's 24-hour match at Rockefeller Center about his side's shortcomings in the playoffs and ambitions for 2018....2018
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• NYCFC's 2018 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more

Patrick Vieira has enjoyed two successful seasons in the Bronx, but anything short of a title will be a disappointment for the David Villa-led squad...2018
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