Topics: MLS, NYCFC, David Villa, Andrea Pirlo, Frank Lampard
The Spanish striker shared a picture via his Social Media accounts, promising there will be better days for the team's supporters next season.

New York City Football Club's first season in the MLS was not what fans expected. With a star-studded cast, which included midfielders Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo, New York's newest football franchise disappointed its supporters by failing to qualify for the MLS playoffs, and there were some players that felt the need to apologize for a poor showing, given their status as football superstars.

Former Barcelona and Valencia striker David Villa, who played with the team from the beginning of the season, thanked the team's loyal fans for their support, even if the Sky Blue team racked up only 37 points in the Eastern Conference. "El Guaje" scored 18 goals for NYCFC, being beaten by Sebastian Giovinco to the MLS' Golden boot. With the same message in English and Spanish, Villa promised there will be better times ahead for the recently-born franchise.