Nashville, Hany Mukhtar open by hosting NYCFC

The current New York City FC roster hardly resembles the club that won the MLS Cup less than 15 months ago.

Meanwhile, Nashville SC likely needs to prove they are truly more than a one-man show to keep rising in their fourth year in the league.

Reigning league MVP Hany Mukhtar and Nashville host NYCFC on Saturday afternoon as the teams open the 2023 MLS season.

NYCFC are looking to overcome departures to several key co