article_snippet: Both stellar signings tap into the fervent, cosmopolitan football fanbase here.
article_snippet: Naturally when news broke of the former Chelsea midfielder's name decision to stay in the Premier League until the end of the season, there was anger.
article_snippet: New York City hoodwinked MLS commissioner Don Garber who, for someone who rules with such autonomy, was shown to be a touch naive throughout the whole 'will the former Chelsea midfielder's name, won't the former Chelsea midfielder's name' saga which always looked like having an outcome which wouldn't benefit New York.
article_snippet: One of two high-profile signings made by New York City on their introduction to the Australian A League.
article_snippet: New York City FC won more than 100 caps for England and 11 major trophies with Chelsea in 13 years.