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Returns to back up role Barraza made 24 starts in 24 appearances during the 2023 season with New York City F.C.
Impact Barraza has started the season as the number one keeper following the departure of Sean Johnson. He allowed 31 goals while making 62 saves and completing four clean sheets. However, he loss his starting role to Matt Freese, as the 27-year-old will return to the 2024 campaign as a bench option again.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes three in defeat Barraza recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 loss against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Barraza has allowed three league goals for the first time since May 27, average about 1.2 goals conceded per match. He's failed to keep a clean sheet in his last five MLS games, letting in nine goals on 10 saves in that span. The keeper will return home to welcome a visit from Montreal on Wednesday, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests,
AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes two saves vs the Loons Barraza had two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Minnesota United.
Impact Barraza has now allowed a goal in the last four matches, conceding six while making just seven saves in that span. He only has four clean sheets in 23 appearances while averaging about 2.5 saves per game. He will head to FC Cincinnati on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles in loss Barraza made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Philadelphia Union.
Impact Barraza was only able to make a save while allowing two goals to take the loss Saturday. He did not have his best match, letting in two easy goals that also resulted in their eighth loss of the season. The keeper will welcome a visit from Atlas for the League's Cup on July 23, who have scored just two goals in their last three games.
JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three saves in draw Barraza had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 13th minute.
Impact Barraza was on his way to his fifth clean sheet, however a late goal from Columbus ruined that chance for his second goal allowed in two matches. Since June 3, he's not allowed more than two goals per game with an average of 2.6 saves per contest. The keeper will head to Philadelphia on Saturday, who have scored eight goals in the last five matches.
JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lets in one Barraza registered one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Charlotte FC.
Impact Barraza's assistance was not required much, making just one save Wednesday. He brings his average goals allowed per match down to 1.1. This follows four goals let in in the last six games, which is very impressive for the keep during his first full season in the MLS. He will travel to Columbus on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Maintains clean sheet Barraza made three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus CF Montreal.
Impact Barraza has now been able to keep three clean sheets in the last five matches with only three goals allowed in that span. He has proven to be a great successor to Sean Johnson, averaging just 1.1 goals conceded per game. The keeper will welcome a visit from Charlotte on Wednesday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.
JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Allows two Barraza made three saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.
Impact Barraza has now allowed three goals in the last two matches after going his previous two games without allowing a goal. He brings his average goals conceded a contest to 2.7 in 18 appearances. The keeper will head to the Portland Timbers on Saturday, who have scored only three goals in the last five matches.
JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet day in net Barraza recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.
Impact Barraza allowed just one goal while also needing to make one save during Saturday's draw to Columbus. The last time the keeper made just one save was on May 6, totaling 16 saves while allowing six goals in the last six games. He will head to Atlanta on Wednesday, who have scored 10 goals in the last five contests. Barraza also allowed a goal against the opponent during their last outing on April 8.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Another clean sheet Barraza recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.
Impact Barraza gave a brilliant performance to keep his second clean sheet in two matches. It is his first back-to-back clean sheets of the season and his third overall. The keeper has allowed just five goals in the last five games with 15 saves and two clean sheets in that span. He will face off against Columbus Crew on Saturday, who have scored 10 goals in the last five contests.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NYCFC's Luis Barraza keeps RSL scoreless in draw Luis Barraza made four saves and New York City FC escaped their trip to Real Salt Lake with a 0-0 draw on Saturday night.
JUNE 11, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Secures clean sheet Barraza made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus New England Revolution.
Impact Barraza was able to get his second clean sheet this year and his first since March 12. He's allowed 10 goals in the last six games with 22 saves in that span. The keeper also brings his saves total on the season to 41, while conceding about 1.2 goals a contest. He will head to Real Salt Lake on June 10, who have scored seven goals in the last five matches.
JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Benched against Cincinnati Barraza is on New York City's bench for Wednesday's clash against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Barraza is replaced him goal by Matt Freese in what is a heavily rotated XI for NYCFC on Wednesday.
MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes three Barraza recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Philadelphia Union.
Impact Barraza continues to concede goals, allowing eight goals in the last four matches. He has not been able to make more than four saves since April 29, bringing his average a game to 2.7. The keeper could see a tough contest with a visit from first place FC Cincinnati on Wednesday, who have scored nine goals in the last five matches.
MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes another goal Barraza had three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC.
Impact With another goal allowed Wednesday, Barraza has now let in nine in the last seven matches. This puts him at an average of 1.2 goals conceded per game. He still maintains an average of 2.7 saves a contest with 36 on the year. The keeper will welcome a visit from the Philidelphia Union on May 27, who have scored five goals in the last five matches.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lets in one in loss Barraza registered three saves and allowed one goal with a clearance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus New York Red Bulls.
Impact Barraza was unable to save Omir Fernandez' goal to give the team the loss during the Hudson River derby Saturday. He is still looking for his second clean sheet of the season, allowing 12 in the last nine matches. The keeper has also brought his average saves a game down to 2.7 after just four saves in the last two contests. He will face off against Orlando City on Wednesday, who have scored four goals in the last matches.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
One save in loss Barraza had one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Charlotte FC.
Impact Barraza allowed a season-high of goals Saturday, however one of the goals was an own goal from his teammate Richard Leezma. It was also the first time the keeper had made just one save since Mar 26, recording 21 saves in his previous five games. This brings his average saves a contest to 2.7. He is still looking for his second clean sheet and has a chance in the next match with a trip to the New York Red Bulls Saturday, who have scored just three goals in the last five games.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Allows one in win Barraza made five saves and allowed one goal with a clearance in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Toronto FC.
Impact Barraza made huge saves Saturday, but did allow a goal early in the second half to ruin his chance of a clean sheet. Despite 21 saves in the last five matches, the keeper has only held one clean sheet thus far, allowing just one goal in the last six games. He does manage to bring his average saves a contest to just under three. His next match will be a trip to Charlotte FC on Saturday, who have scored eight goals in the last five games.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Excellent in win Barraza registered seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over FC Dallas.
Impact A late goal by Dallas ruined Barraza's chance of a second clean sheet, however he still had one of his best performances of the season after totaling seven saves Saturday. He's been tested in the net the last two games, but has been able to keep his goals allowed total to a minimum with just two on 12 saves in that span. The keeper will travel to Toronto for the next contest on Saturday, who have scored six goals in the last five matches.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes goal to Nashville Barraza made five saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Nashville SC.
Impact Barraza was beaten by a late Hany Mukhtar strike Saturday but his side held on for the home win against Nashville. Barraza has only kept one clean sheet through eight games this season and next weekend he will face FC Dallas, which have scored 11 times in MLS.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes one in draw Barraza recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United.
Impact Barraza has yet to record more than three saves thus far, averaging just under two a match. With New York's strong back line, the keeper does not need to complete many saves. He has only not allowed more than two goals a game, conceding eight in the last seven contests. Barraza will welcome a visit from Nashville SC on Saturday, where he allowed two goals against them during the first match of the season.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Two saves in draw Barraza made two saves and allowed one goal with a clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New England Revolution.
Impact Barraza was again not tested in the net, giving him just 10 saves thus far. He brings his average saves a game to 1.6, while allowing seven goals along with just one clean sheet. The goalkeeper will surely get tested with a visit from Atlanta United on April 8, who have scored 11 goals in the last five contests.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Untested again Barraza registered one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 99th minute.
Impact Barraza failed to save Amine Bassi's penalty kick to allow just his sixth goal of the season. He still has not been tested in the net yet, making just three saves or fewer each match thus far, with an average of 1.6 saves a game. The keeper could see his first tough contest of the year with a trip to New England next Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five matches.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lets in two in win Barraza had two saves and allowed two goals with a clearance in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus D.C. United.
Impact Barraza conceded multiple goals for the first time since Feb 25 during Saturday's win. Since the beginning of the campaign, he has allowed five goals on seven saves with a clean sheet. The goalkeeper has not been tested yet in the net, only averaging 1.7 saves a match. He will make a trip to Houston the next game, who have scored six goals in the last five contests.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
