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Jonathan Shore - Promising season in 2025 Shore recorded 16 starts in 30 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 season.

Impact Shore made his MLS debut this season and showed great promise, competing for minutes alongside the team's veterans. He scored his first league goal, becoming the youngest goal scorer in club history at just 18 years old. In addition, he recorded 58 tackles and created 11 chances. While he remains a key asset in midfield, his development is ongoing, so he is unlikely to start the 2026 season as a regular starter until he gains more MLS experience.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Agustin Ojeda - Rotational role under Jansen Ojeda made 14 starts in 39 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 MLS season.

Impact Ojeda wrapped up his second season with NYCFC in a primarily rotational role under new head coach Pascal Jansen. He contributed five assists, created 24 chances, and recorded 27 tackles (15 successful). Despite starting only 35 percent of matches, his durability and availability has been top tier, appearing in all 39 games without injury, making him a valuable depth option. This consistency positions him well for greater success in the 2026 season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez Mercau - Immediate impact for NYCFC Fernandez started 15 of the 16 MLS matched played (including the playoff) during the 2025 season.

Impact After joining in the summer, Fernandez immediately boosted NYCFC's attack, drawing on his experience in Spain. He scored five goals and provided two assists, all after September, helping propel the team into a solid playoff run. As a designated player, he is expected to deliver an even greater impact in 2026, his first full MLS season, building on the strong impression he made in 2025.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aiden O'Neill - Effective since joining O'Neil made 21 starts in 24 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 season.

Impact O'Neil joined NYCFC in May and quickly became a key presence in the midfield, especially after Keaton Parks' absence. Over 1,871 minutes played, he registered 54 tackles (16 successful), 24 clearances, and contributed solid defensive work throughout the season. With O'Neil projected to make Australia's 2026 World Cup roster, he is expected to play a significant role as a defensive midfielder for NYCFC, especially following the losses of both Parks and Andres Perea.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julian Fernandez - Asserts bench role Fernandez made 14 starts in 37 MLS appearances, including the playoffs, during the 2025 season.

Impact Fernandez started the season as a regular in the lineup but was moved to the bench after a stretch of underwhelming performances. He finished with three goals and five assists, creating 46 chances-an improvement from 2024, though still below expectations. With Nico Fernandez joining midseason, Julian's prospects for reclaiming a consistent starting role in 2026 appear slim, despite having two years remaining on his contract.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hannes Wolf - Explosive in 2025 Wolf recorded 34 starts in 38 MLS appearances, including the playoffs, during the 2025 MLS season.

Impact Wolf delivered a standout season for NYCFC, emerging as one of the team's most impactful attackers. He finished the year with 11 goals and six assists, creating 38 chances and recording 60 tackles, 24 of which were successful. After struggling with consistency in the previous season, Wolf maintained top form throughout 2025 while staying healthy. With Alonso Martinez expected to miss most of 2026, Wolf will shoulder even greater responsibility in driving the team's goal contributions.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

New York City FC striker Alonso Martínez undergoes ACL surgery | MLSSoccer.com New York City FC forward Alonso Martínez has undergone surgery to repair a ruptured right ACL (knee), the club announced Thursday.

DECEMBER 5 • MLSSOCCER.COM

NYCFC star Alonso Martinez undergoes knee surgery in devastating blow Alonso Martinez underwent “successful” surgery on Thursday, weeks after suffering the devastating ACL injury in his right knee that upended...

DECEMBER 5 • NYPOST.COM

Alonso Martinez - Undergoes successful surgery Martinez (knee) underwent a successful surgery for his torn ACL on Thursday and will begin his long term recovery with the NYCFC staff, the club announced.

Impact Martinez underwent a successful surgery to repair his torn ACL suffered while on international duty with Costa Rica, and he will now begin his long term recovery. This will keep him away from the pitches for about 10 months, which will likely make him miss almost the whole 2026 MLS season, with a return expected around late September, early October. The striker still has a contract going through 2027 with options for 2028 and 2029, suggesting he won't have pressure and will be able to recover in good conditions with the hope to return to his best level. Martinez scored 19 goals in 33 appearances this season for NYCFC, two more than the previous campaign, highlighting the importance he had in the frontline.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Freese - Season comes to end Freese registered one save and allowed five goals in Saturday's 5-1 loss to Inter Miami CF.

Impact Freese was unable to stop the attacking force of Miami, allowing five goals with just one save in the loss Saturday. He ends yet another brilliant season in MLS, recording 11 clean sheets while making 108 saves in 36 appearances, including the playoffs. The keeper will return in 2026 in the best form of his career, especially that he is the top keeper for the USMNT heading into the 2026 World Cup.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Haak - Will be out of contract Haak is set to be out of contract at the end of the year, however is currently negotiating a potential new deal.

Impact Haak played a key role in NYCFC's defense this season, starting all 39 MLS matches, including the playoffs. He averaged about 3.9 clearances per game, recording 59 tackles, 12 clean sheets, and 33 blocks. The defender has been linked to a move to Europe but is under contract with New York through the end of 2025.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Moralez - Out of contract Moralez will be out of contract with NYCFC at the end of 2025, however is actively discussing a new deal with the club.

Impact Moralez had a career-high in appearances in 2025, playing in all 39 MLS games, including the playoffs, and starting in every one. He finished with three goals and nine assists, while also creating 71 chances and leading the team in set pieces with 89. As he turns 39 in 2026, the midfielder will likely remain with the club for at least one more year, having been the heart and soul of the club since 2016.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Perea - Optioned declined Perea had his option declined for the 2026 season, however is in ongoing discussions with the club on a new deal.

Impact Due to Perea's injury, the club has declined his option for 2026. Prior to the injury, the midfielder performed well, stepping in for the injured Keaton Parks in defensive midfield. A potential new contract could be on the horizon if both sides can agree.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Strahinja Tanasijevic - Staying in New York Tanasijevic will remain in New York City F.C after his contract was exercised for the 2026 season.

Impact Tanasijevic served as a backup to Justin Haak and Thiago Martins at center back, appearing 16 times in 2025. He recorded 46 clearances and eight tackles, effectively filling in when needed. The defender is expected to maintain this role as long as Haak and Martins remain with the club.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Romero - Remain backup for 2026 Romero will return to NYCFC after his option was exercised for the 2026 season.

Impact Romero will return to New York for a third season, having remained just a backup since joining. He managed to make just four MLS appearances (three starts), allowing just two goals on 10 saves with a clean sheet.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin O'Toole - Back for 2026 O'Toole will remain in New York after his contract has been exercised for the 2026 season.

Impact O'Toole completed his fourth season in New York and will enter his fifth year in the city. He had a minor stint on the injured list, missing May with a knee injury. However, the defender bounced back, maintaining his starting role at left back, recording a goal and an assist in 31 appearances (including the playoffs). O'Toole will be back as a top option in the back line for the team in 2026, barring any injuries.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago Martins - Returning for another season Martins will return to New York City F.C after his contract was exercised for the 2026 season.

Impact Martins has been the heart and soul of the back line for NYCFC, finishing another solid season in MLS. In 36 MLS appearances (including the playoffs), the defender recorded a career-high 236 clearances while also winning 26 tackles and making 31 blocks, contributing to 12 clean sheets. Martins will be a no-doubt starter in 2026, having just concluded his best season for New York.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tayvon Gray - Back for 2026 Gray will remain with NYCFC after his option was exercised for the 2026 season.

Impact Gray will return for his seventh season in NYC after a solid 2025 campaign. He experienced a significant role change, transitioning from a wing-back to a true right-back, resulting in no goals or assists. Nevertheless, his defensive statistics improved, recording 68 clearances and 59 tackles, while also contributing to six clean sheets and 10 blocks across 31 appearances (27 starts). Given his fitness and experience, the 23-year-old defender will remain a key player heading into the 2026 season.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Todd Dunivant hired as sporting director of Major League Soccer's New York City FC

Todd Dunivant, a veteran of 13 Major League Soccer seasons, has been hired as sporting director of New York City FC

DECEMBER 2 • Associated Press

New York City FC name Todd Dunivant sporting director | MLSSoccer.com New York City FC have named Todd Dunivant as their new sporting director, the club announced Tuesday.

DECEMBER 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM

New York City FC roster: Justin Haak, Maxi Moralez out of contract | MLSSoccer.com New York City FC are in discussions with midfielder Maxi Moralez and defender Justin Haak for new deals, the club announced in Monday's year...

DECEMBER 2 • MLSSOCCER.COM

What now? New York City FC, San Diego FC fall in Conference Finals | MLSSoccer.com Our annual collection of post-mortems rolls on with the vanquished Conference finalists: a New York City FC side that seems to have finally...

NOVEMBER 30 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Inter Miami Player Ratings vs. New York City FC: Messi Upstaged in Historic Result Inter Miami picked up a 5–1 win against NYCFC to secure hosting rights for next week’s MLS Cup.

NOVEMBER 30 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Tadeo Allende's hat trick powers Inter Miami past NYCFC to title match Deadspin | Tadeo Allende's hat trick powers Inter Miami past NYCFC to title match

NOVEMBER 30 • DEADSPIN.COM