haaland shirt kids SCHEDULE: New York City FC at Crew, Tuesday, 8 p.m.; Crew at NYCFC, Sunday, TBD.

SEASON SERIES: 3-2 NYCFC win in Columbus on April 29; 2-2 tie in New York on Oct. 22.

OUTLOOK: These teams look destined to play a tightly-contested series, but NYCFC boasts the clear edge for a variety of reasons.

The NYCFC attack has created a plethora of chances in both 2017 meetings, including the recent 2-2 draw, a match that saw NYCFC produce nine shots on goal to the Crew’s three. As much as the Crew’s defense had improved a good amount during its hot streak, NYCFC showed that it can still dominate Gregg Berhalter’s team.

Another factor in NYCFC’s favor is the potential fatigue the Crew will face after being taken all the way to penalty kicks by Atlanta United. Five days might be enough time for the Crew to recover best site for fake football kits a fair amount, but the fatigue factor will play a role at some point, and NYCFC has the weapons to capitalize on that.