MLS Pick ‘Em 2015: Week 22 – NYCFC v. Orlando City SC
Last week saw the the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Or the pointest get more pointier, or something like that. Anyway, San Jose gave the experts a scare until they blew a 2 goal lead and ended up getting blown out on Stevie G’s debut. No one came close to guessing that score though. Here’s a look at the updated standings:
| Player | Points | Correct Outcome | Correct Score | Incorrect |
| Russ McKenzie | 19 | 13 | 3 | 10 |
| Jeff Krause | 18 | 14 | 2 | 9 |
| Joseph Goldstein | 15 | 11 | 2 | 12 |
| Eric Walcott | 13 | 13 | 0 | 9 |
| Alec Rivera | 12 | 8 | 2 | 14 |
| Ned Joyce | 8 | 6 | 1 | 17 |
| Michael Norton | 6 | 6 | 0 | 17 |
| John Richan | 5 | 5 | 0 | 18 |
This week, Orlando ventures North to take on the other New York team. Powder blue will look to get revenge in style over the last gasp draw against SC in the opening round. This match has a lot of eyes tuning in to see the debut of Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard. Can the aging stars turn in a big performance against Orlando, or will Kaka and company show they are still the best expansion team this year? Let’s see what the experts think.
| Expert | Pick | Comments |
| Joseph GoldsteinAnalyst | 
OCSC (2-1) |
NYC will have trouble keeping Orlando off the board and will need to figure out how to make the midfield work. They aren’t ready yet. |
| Eric WalcottStaff Writer | Draw (1-1) | NYC will struggle to integrate their big names and Orlando will struggle with the tiny pitch at Yankee Stadium. |
| Alec RiveraDepartment Head |
NYC (2-1) |
Orlando is struggling with out Mister Shea, while Misters Lampard and Pirlo will breathe new life into City’s playoff push. Kreis finally has a full strength squad at his disposal, and the midfield is his star. |
| Jeff KrauseSenior Editor
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NYC (2-1) |
Cyle Larin is having a rookie campaign that overshadows nearly everything else happening in Orlando, but NYCFC will be hungry for a win, and their star power will propel them past a team too centered around their aging Brazilian playmaker. |
| Russ McKenzieDepartment Head |
OCSC (2-1) |
Despite City rolling out the sky blue carpet for their new marquee names, Orlando will have the better play on the day as Coach Kreis will remember once again just how hard it is to build a team in this league. |
| John RichanStaff Writer
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OCSC (2-1) |
Kaka has been living up to the hype so far in MLS, and with Larin’s red card revoked from last weekend Orlando should be firing on all fronts. |
| Michael NortonEditor | Draw (1-1) | Andrea Pirlo is a great signing, but even if he were fit to play, he would struggle to compete with newly-named all-star captain Kaka. The Brazilian once again bails out his club in a back-and-forth affair. |
| Ned JoyceContributor |
NYC (3-1) |
Orlando is reeling and if Pirlo and Frank play they will put on a show . Loss of Brek has hurt Orlando more than expected |
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