It looks like America could be in for a shock after the arrival of some seriously world-class footballing talent over the past few months.
With Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Kaka, David Villa and now Andrea Pirlo all moving to MLS, the league's quality has really gone up a notch.
In fact, it might look like a completely different game altogether to some, with this reporter not even recognising former Liverpool captain Gerrard.
Watch these NYCFC fans lose their s**t at Pirlo being Pirlo, pulling off a classy reverse pass in training...
"Did that just happen?" one asks. "I’ve never seen that before in my life," his equally astounded friend says.
"I have never seen anything like it".
Get used to it, buddy.
How will they react when they see a Pirlo free-kick?
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