NYCFC revisits XI from 2016 friendly

The earlier meeting ended in a 2-1 defeat

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 131 min read

The XI last time we faced @ClubNecaxa 🔙 Via @newyorkcityfc on X

What happened: The club looked back at the starting lineup from its previous meeting. That match was played at Estadio Victoria in Aguascalientes.

Why it matters: The throwback adds historical context to Thursday's matchup, nearly a decade after the clubs first met.

By the numbers: The previous meeting ended 2-1 in 2016.

What to watch: The 2026 meeting will provide the next result in the series.

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