NYCFC has put the finishing touches on its preseason preparations, closing out the Coachella Valley Invitational on a hopeful note. The men in blue had a productive time in California, doubling down on manager Pascal Jansen’s ‘bulletproof’ mentality and fine-tuning their tactical systems.

The Coachella Valley Invitational is a three-week pre-season soccer event featuring MLS and NWSL clubs and you can catch the action right here on FOX 11.

The LA Galaxy were on the front foot early on and nearly took the lead in the 16th minute. LA got out on the counterattack on the right wing before they changed fields, with Diego Fagúndez ending up with the ball on the left wing in space.