A scorer like David Villa, who has netted 23 goals so far this season and 64 in his MLS career, gives his team a chance in just about any circumstances, and in his impressiveaccomplishments lies the hopes of New York City FC in the second leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals series against Columbus Sunday (ESPN, ESPN Deportes, MLS Live, 5 p.m.).

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