“I know that we built ourselves and our brand around being THE team that plays in New York City, but. …. we… um… look… we already played in Hartford, Connecticut,” stated CEO Brad Sims.

Sources indicate that Red Bull Arena was the only option in the area for the game as the New York City FC communications team quickly attempted to defray the criticism that immediately spawned after word was leaked of the CONCACAF Champions League game.

“Harrison is Blue as well,” stated one staff remember who asked for anonymity. “I just hope that our fans can figure out how to make it out to the stadium via the PATH train. It’s actually quite easy to make it there from the city center.”

According to NYCFC fans, this situation is either a travesty bordering upon treason punishable by death or a completely understandable move based upon necessity.

“I WILL QUIT THIS TEAM AND BURN ALL MY MERCHANDISE TO THE GROUND RATHER THAN STEP ONE FOOT INTO NEW JERSEY,” stated NYCFC fan Gary Lebotair.

“This seems like a reasonable accommodation of our need to play this game. At least we are in the CONCACAF Champions League,” stated NYCFC fan Paula Evans.

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as NYCFC fans plan to cross the Hudson River for a home game.