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Sends NYCFC to next round Ilenic had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 (6-5) penalty shootout victory against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Ilenic had the last day Saturday, scoring the final penalty kick in the shootout to send the team to the conference semifinals. He's been given a second start in a row at right back with Tayvon Gray dealing with personal issues. He's been able to produce eight clearances, four tackles and two crosses (zero accurate) in the two games played, playing all 90 minutes in each contest.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in crucial win Ilenic assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Ilenic got the start with Tayvon Gray serving a suspension, recoding an assist to help get the win Saturday. He's been used as a backup for Gray at right back, having made just two starts in five appearances since Sep 18, scoring and assisting once in that span.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mitja Ilenic, Santiago Rodríguez lead NYCFC to 3-2 victory over Cincinnati

Teenager Mitja Ilenic scored his first career goal and Santiago Rodríguez scored on a penalty kick and added an assist, leading New York City to a 3-2 victory over FC Cincinnati

OCTOBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores first MLS goals Ilenic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Ilenic logged in his first MLS goal to get things going for NYCFC. He also got his first start since the break, only appearing three times since with Tayvon Gray getting most of the time at right back. In 22 appearances, the defender started 16 times with a goal while collecting 47 crosses (16 accurate), 20 tackles (12 won) and 31 clearances.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for weekend Ilenic has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's trip to Nashville.

Impact Ilenic continues to share playing time with Tayvon Gray at right back. starting 11 of the 14 games played while logging in 31 crosses (nine accurate), 19 clearances and 12 tackles during his second campaign in MLS.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Handed red Ilenic registered one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-2 defeat against Columbus Crew. He picked up a red card and was sent off in the 39th minute.

Impact Ilenic's day ended early with a straight red card just before halftime. He is set to miss the clash with the Galaxy, with New York City F.C likely to revert to three players in the back if Kevin O'Toole (hamstring) does not recover in time. The defender only started once in his last three matches after starting the first five games of the campaign.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two crosses Ilenic generated two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Ilenic played 67 minutes Saturday in his return from international duty. He's logged in 12 crosses (three accurate), four tackles (three won) and six chances created in five appearances, all of them coming as starts.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NYC Ilenic is back with New York City F.C after playing with the Slovenia U21s during the international break, reports the Hudson River Blue.

Impact Ilenic will return to the starting right back position after starting the first four matches of the season. He's logged in 10 crosses (three accurate), six interceptions, five clearances and three tackles (two won) during his second season in New York.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Will serve with Slovenia U21s Ilenic has been called up by Slovenia to take part in their U21 Euro qualifier against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday.

Impact Ilenic will be absent from the club's upcoming match against Cincinnati on Saturday due to his international duty services. Unfortunately for the club, this does mean they will lose one of their regular starters for a contest, as he has started in all four matches this season at right-back, with Strahinja Tanasijevic being his most likely replacement Saturday. The club hopes to have Ilenic back by their match on March 30 against Inter Miami. However, he may not be an option for NYCFC again until the April 4 contest against Atlanta, depending on when he returns to the States, seeing Slovenia's match is on Tuesday, leaving only a couple of days for him to return.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Wins right back role Ilenic recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Portland Timbers.

Impact Ilenic has earned himself the right back role as he enters his second year in the big apple. He's recorded eight crosses (two accurate), five clearances and four interceptions in the three matches played, all of them coming as starts. This means that Tayvon Gray will be used as just a bench option.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to bench role Ilenic ended the year making 13 starts in 22 appearances during his first season with New York City F.C.

Impact Ilenic had only got the start while Tayvon Gray was injured. Since then, he had only been a bench option, recording two assists in 43 crosses (eight won) and 27 tackles (16 won). The defender will see competition with goth Gray and Kevin O'Toole for a starting outside back role with the team.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses on day Ilenic recorded four crosses (zero accurate) and one interception in Saturday's 3-0 loss against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Ilenic has started five times in the last seven league matches at right midfield, totaling 17 crosses (four won) and 10 clearances in that span. On the season, the 18-year-old has two assists in 20 appearances so far.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Ilenic (lower body) cleared the NYC FC injury report for Saturday's clash with New England.

Impact Ilenic was absent mid-week against Cincinnati due to a lower body injury but was able to recover enough to carry no injury designation into Saturday's clash. The defender has missed two matches due to the issue and had been on the bench for the three matches prior to picking up the injury. If Ilenic could recover his early season form he could see major starting minutes at right-back once more.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with lower body injury Ilenic will not be an option for Wednesday's match against FC Cincinnati with a lower body injury.

Impact Ilenic will sit out for a second match in a row with a lower body injury. Tayvon Gray will likely get the call to start at right back Wednesday. He's started seven times in 10 appearances, recording two assists on 22 crosses (four accurate). The defender has been able to get the start over Gray a few times, but more injuries woes could leave him on the bench moving forward, unless Gray get injured.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch from lineup Ilenic was scratch from the lineup during Satyrday's clash with Philidelphia for an undisclosed reason.

Impact Tayvon Gray is starting at right back after Ilenic was scratched just before kickoff. He has not started since April 29, making two appearances off the bench his last two appearances. Gray will get the start over him for the time being.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Nashville Ilenic took a shot on target and recorded an assist in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Nashville SC.

Impact Ilenic set up a Keaton Parks header with a first-time cross from some good work on the wings by Talles Magno. Ilenic now has two assists in his last two matches, and might take some unseating as the starting right-back when Tayvon Gray (lower leg) returns from injury.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in return Ilenic assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Ilenic recovered from an undisclosed injury and started in the match Saturday, where he got his first assist in his MLS career. With Tayvon Gray dealing with lower leg injuries, the 18-year-old has been starting in his place, generating 11 tackles (four won) and seven clearances thus far. He will continue to start at right back, then fight to keep that starting role once Gray returns.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Ilenic (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Atlanta.

Impact Ilenic is starting Saturday after an undisclosed issue forced him off against New England. The defender got the start even with Tayvon Gray available. A good sign that Ilenic is truly competing for the starting job on the right side of the defense.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off with injury Ilenic had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New England Revolution. He was injured and subbed out in the 69th minute.

Impact Ilenic came down with an injury Saturday during the 69th minute of the match. With Tayvon Gray also out with an injury, this puts the team in a tough spot if Ilenic needs to be sidelined. If that is the case and Gray is also hurt, then third-string defender Stephen Turnbull will move into the right-back position in their absence.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NYC Ilenic returned to NYC FC training Thursday, the club announced.

Impact Ilenic is back in training with NYC FC on Thursday, returning from international duty with Slovenia. The defender has a chance to return to the first team as soon as a Saturday trip to New England. The defender has made two starts and three appearances while going as an unused substitute once.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned for youth team Ilenic was called up by the Slovenian U-19 team for international friendlies.

Impact Ilenic has surprisingly earned a spot in the starting XI, and is now turning that into an international call up. The defender will miss a Saturday trip to Houston, but could return as soon as an April 1 trip to New England. Tayvon Gray will likely take over at right-back.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in first start Ilenic took a shot and won one of three tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Fire. He also made a clearance and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Ilenic made his first start at right-back for NYCFC since joining the club from Slovenia in January, and he held up well against Chicago. He could continue starting games if Tayvon Gray (lower body) remains injured.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Mitja Ilenic, Santiago Rodríguez lead NYCFC to 3-2 victory over Cincinnati