
New York City FC and Empire State Building Join Together in Advance of Club's Home Opener
April 23, 2021 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York City FC News Release
New York City FC and the Empire State Building have joined together in advance of the Club's home opener this Saturday against FC Cincinnati at Yankee Stadium.
On Friday, the world-famous tower will be lit up in the Club's iconic Bronx Blue and white in celebration of the Club's seventh season. The lighting will begin tonight at sunset (approx. 7:44 p.m.) and will last until 2:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
NYCFC is a perfect 4-0-0 all-time against FC Cincinnati including a pair of victories over them last season.
Kick-off is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET and the match will be broadcast live on YES Network and the YES App. The pre-game show with Joe Tolleson and Ian Joy will begin at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Radio coverage in English and Spanish can be found at NYCFC.com/radio.
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