“What can we do to make this team truly American?”

“I know! A music video! It worked for the Chicago Bears!”

How else could the conversation have gone when New York City FC brass decided to green light a team specific music video?

Legendary Spanish striker David Villa released a snippet of the coming team anthem, playing “backup vocals” to singer/songwriter Sarah Packiam and MC Sterlin.

And yes — it is about as cringe worthy as you could expect.

The full release of the song and video is expected by March 4th. Meanwhile, whet your appetite with this:

UPDATE:

The video may still in production, but New York City FC isn’t behind it.

According to David Villa, this is a personal collaboration with “no relation” to the club.