Interview: Frank Lampard Talks About Moving to NYC FC, Leaving Chelsea, and the Best Moment of His Career

New NYC FC midfielder Frank Lampard talks about coming to MLS, leaving Chelsea as its best player, and his favorite soccer memory.

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Newly-acquired New York City FC midfielder Frank Lampard isn't afraid of a challenge. After spending 13 years at the top of English soccer, the 36-year-old Chelsea legend is moving across the Atlantic to play for the MLS's expansion New York City FC next season. He dropped by the Complex offices to talk with us about the move, the feeling of leaving the team where he grew into a star, and what he expects from the MLS. His move is one of the biggest in the league's history, and it's an example of how perception of the MLS is trending upward worldwide. 

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