Did David Villa’s second consecutive 20-plus goal season make the list? (FrontRowSoccer.com Photo) 

So, what do you think the top stories of 2017 are in the metropolitan area?

Is it the early playoff eliminations of the Red Bulls and New York City FC?

Is it the Cosmos’ resurrection and reaching the North American Soccer League final?

Is it the Fordham University men’s team incredible run in the NCAA Division I men’s soccer tournament?

Is it the fabulous play of Sky Blue FC striker Sam Kerr?

Or perhaps it is another major story.

You will find out as FrontRowSoccer.com will begin its countdown of the top 10 stories of the year Dec. 19.

Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 25 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmos, the New York Red Bulls and both U.S. national teams for Newsday and has penned a soccer history column for the Guardian.com. Lewis, who has been honored by the Press Club of Long Island and National Soccer Coaches Association of America, is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com. He has written seven books about the beautiful game and has published ALIVE AND KICKING The incredible but true story of the Rochester Lancers. It is available at Amazon.com.