NYCFC NEWS

Kevin O'Toole - Starting Wednesday O'Toole (hamstring) is part of the starting XI for Wednesday's game versus LA Galaxy.

Impact O'Toole has bounced back to the squad following one match on the sidelines. His return is good news for a side that lost Mitja Ilenic (suspension) for this fixture. In case he's fit for a full outing, the 25-year-old's value should come mainly from crosses and defensive contributions.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Galaxy look to remain strong at home in battle vs. NYCFC The Los Angeles Galaxy will strive for their fourth consecutive home victory Wednesday in Carson, Calif., when they host a New York City FC...

JUNE 19 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

LA Galaxy bring home winning streak into matchup against New York City FC

The LA Galaxy host New York City FC looking to prolong a three-game home winning streak

JUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mitja Ilenic - 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

Alonso Martinez - Lands on scoresheet Martinez assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 3-2 defeat against Columbus Crew.

Impact Martinez got the start following his hattrick match, producing an assist in the process. He's recorded five goals with one assist in the last seven games, generating 10 shots (seven on target) with three starts in that span.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Moralez - Records another assist Moralez assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 3-2 loss to Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Moralez got an appearance off the bench again and was again an instant impact with an assist against Columbus. He continues to work up his form since his ACL injury, playing over 30 minutes Friday as the midfielder aims to return to the starting XI for NYCFC for the first time since Sep 2023.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Rodriguez - On scoresheet again Rodriguez scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Friday's 3-2 defeat versus Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Rodriguez recorded his second goal in a row for his seventh of the season. He continues to be the team's top producer of goals and assist with four goals and assist in the last nine matches, creating 23 chances with 46 crosses (eight accurate) in that span.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Freese - Another solid outing Freese registered nine saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-2 defeat to Columbus Crew.

Impact Freese continues to make his claim for the league's best keeper with another nine save day, despite allowing three goals. With 69 saves, he has the third most in the league while allowing 20 in 17 appearances, keeping three clean sheets with one penalty save. The keeper will head to the Galaxy for the next match on Wednesday, who have scored 10 goals in the last five contests.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago Martins - Injury deemed not serious Martins (leg) is still dealing with his injury, but it is less serious than thought, according to manager Nick Cushing, per the Hudson River Blue. "Martins been a little more comp...

Impact Martins seems to be on the mend following his leg injury, as the club identified the injury as just a little more of a knock than Kevin O'Toole, who recently rejoined team training, implying Martins shouldn't be far either. This is solid news for the club, as he is a regular starter. However, he will still likely miss Wednesday's match, being much more probable to return against Nashville on Saturday.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin O'Toole - Already back training with team O'Toole (hamstring) is back training with the team fully following his injury concerns, according to manager Nick Cushing, per the Hudson River Blue.

Impact O'Toole was lucky to avoid a severe injury, as the club has now confirmed his hamstring issue is not as significant as first thought following his MRI, and he is already training with the team again. This leaves him in a decent spot for a return, although it is still more likely for him to feature against Nashville on Saturday rather than Wednesday's game against the Galaxy.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Crew rally to beat NYCFC for fourth straight MLS win The Columbus Crew extended their winning streak to four games -- all on the road -- when they rallied with three second-half goals to defeat...

JUNE 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Crew rally to beat NYCFC for fourth straight win The Columbus Crew extended their winning streak to four games -- all on the road -- when they rallied with three second-half goals to defeat...

JUNE 15 • SACBEE.COM

Crew beats short-handed NYCFC 3-2, extends win streak to 3 games

Mohamed Farsi, Christian Ramírez and Juan “Cucho” Hernández each scored a goal to help the Columbus Crew beat short-handed New York City FC 3-2 in a battle between to of the hottes...

JUNE 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York City FC vs. Columbus Crew enters weather delay | MLSSoccer.com Friday's match between New York City FC and the Columbus Crew will have a delayed start due to inclement weather near Yankee Stadium.

JUNE 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM

New York City FC, Crew carry winning streaks into clash Winning streaks are on the line when New York City FC host the Columbus Crew on Friday at Yankee Stadium.NYCFC (9-5-2, 29 points) have won f...

JUNE 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Martinez Batista leads New York City FC against the Columbus Crew

Adrian Alonso Martinez Batista leads New York City FC into a matchup with the Columbus Crew following a three-goal performance against the San Jose Earthquakes

JUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Matt Freese charted a breakout path at New York City FC | MLSSoccer.com Plenty of MLSers have pursued an Ivy League education en route to a professional soccer career. Standout players past and present like Jesse...

JUNE 13 • MLSSOCCER.COM

James Sands sets the example at New York City FC | The Pathway | MLSSoccer.com Unique opportunities have always presented themselves to James Sands.

JUNE 12 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tayvon Gray - Away with Jamaica Gray was called up by Jamaica for the 2024 Copa America.

Impact Gray will be away for three weeks and possibly more while on international duty with Jamaica. Mitja Ilenic should be in line for the starting XI with Gray away on international duty, a good chance for Ilenic, as Gray has started four of the last five and assisted twice.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

F Andres Jasson departs NYCFC for Danish club New York City FC announced Friday that homegrown forward Andres Jasson has departed to join Denmark’s Aalborg BK.Jasson, 22, tallied three g...

JUNE 7 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

NYCFC coach Nick Cushing avoids suspension after being accused of punching opposing player Major League Soccer has wrapped up its inquiry into accusations that New York City FC coach Nick Cushing allegedly hit a player on Toronto F...

JUNE 6 • NYPOST.COM

Thiago Martins - Scratched from lineup Martins was taken off the starting XI with left leg tightness that was later marked as precautionary, per the Blue Balls Podcast.

Impact Martins' injury should not be anything of a concern, however he was a late cut from the lineup Friday. With the international break, the defender is expected to have an extra week to recover before the clash with Columbus on June 15. He's started all 15 games played for NYCFC, recording 76 clearances, which is the third most on the league.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin O'Toole - Set for MRI O'Toole suffered a pulled hamstring and was forced to sub out in the 39th minute in Friday's 5-1 win against San Jose Earthquakes. Per the Blue Balls Podcast, he is set for an MRI...

Impact It does not look good for O'Toole, who had pulled his hamstring in a non-contact play against San Jose. He was able to start all but one match for the team, scoring once while averaging about two crosses and 2.2 clearances per game. If his injury turns out to be serious, then Mitja Ilenic is set to join Tayvon Gray as the outside backs until he recovers. The good news is with the international break, NYCFC's next contest is not until June 14 against Columbus, giving him an extra week to recover.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Perea - Subs on, assists in win Perea assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 5-1 win against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Perea saw some minutes on the pitch Friday as he recorded his first assist of the season. He has been used as a backup to both Keaton Parks and James Sands, making six starts in 14 appearances while scoring and assisting on 10 shots (three on target), 25 tackles (13 won), and 13 clearances.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Moralez - Assists in return Moralez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 5-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Moralez made his first appearance on the pitch since tearing his ACL in September. He is not expected to be a regular starter for the team like in previous seasons, however the midfielder will play a big leadership role while also filling in the depth chart for the attack.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE