NYCFC Team News Page 18 - Soccer

Mitja Ilenic - 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

Inside Inter Miami: When will Messi return? NY fiasco, defensive help on way, NYCFC preview On the latest episode of Inside Inter Miami, we examine what went wrong in 4-0 rout by Red Bulls, when Lionel Messi might return, when Marce...

MARCH 27 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Keaton Parks - Eligible to face Inter Miami Parks completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Inter Miami on Saturday.

Impact The return of Parks should provide quite a boost to NYCFC on the defensive side of the ball, as there's a chance the team will be without Birk Risa (lower leg) and Kevin O'Toole (head) for the matchup against Inter Miami. Parks should return to his regular midfield role, though he can also be used as a center-back if needed.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Birk Risa - Dealing with lower leg pain O'Toole left Saturday's 1-0 loss against Cincinnati with lower leg pain, manager Nick Cushing told Scott Churchson of Stream Punk Entertainment during his post-game press conferenc...

Impact Risa left the game in the second half, but it seems the injury might not be as severe as originally expected. He should be considered questionable to face Inter Miami on Saturday.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin O'Toole - Picks up injury Saturday O'Toole left Saturday's 1-0 loss against Cincinnati with a head injury and will be evaluated for a possible concussion, Scott Churchson of Stream Punk Entertainment reports.

Impact O'Toole departed the game during the second half, and his eye was swollen shortly after the game ended, so the early signs were not encouraging. Furthermore, NYCFC doesn't have another natural left-back in the squad, and their other left-footed center-back, Birk Risa (lower leg), also departed Saturday's contest with an injury, meaning the coaching staff will have to get creative in case O'Toole is forced to miss Saturday's game against Inter Miami.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Rodriguez - Decent in the attack Rodriguez generated three shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Rodriguez saw a lot of action in the final third Saturday despite ending his two-match goal-scoring streak, as he notched one chance created, three shots and five crosses, giving him four, 15 and 19, respectively, in five appearances this season. He will now look to get another goal contribution in his next match, as he starts to work at his 10 from last season, already having two this campaign.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Freese - Concedes once against Cincinnati Freese registered five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Fresse saw a decent performance despite giving up one goal Saturday, as he recorded five saves in the loss. This gave the goalie his match-high for saves this season. However, he has yet to bag a clean sheet in five appearances. He will hope that his first comes in his next match against Miami on Saturday

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | Full Match Highlights

MARCH 24 • YOUTUBE

FC Cincinnati aim for a winning streak, face NYCFC FC Cincinnati will try to notch their first back-to-back wins of the season on Saturday night when they host an New York City FC squad that...

MARCH 22 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Justin Haak - Keeps bench role Haak generated one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Haak continues his bench role from the last two seasons as he enters his third full campaign with the senior side. He's only made two appearances off the bench, playing just 24 on the pitch with two tackles (two won).

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jovan Mijatovic - Called up by Serbia U21s Mijatovic has been called up Serbia for their U21 Euro qualifying matches against Luxembourg on March 22 and Northern Ireland on March 26.

Impact Mijatvoic will not be an option for the club's upcoming match against Cincinnati on Saturday, as he has been called up to serve with Serbia and will travel there this week. The club will have to do without the depth he provides in the squad off the bench, but luckily, they will not have to shift the starting XI due to his absence. He will most likely return to the club for their match against Inter Miami on March 30, although, with Serbia's last qualifier being on a Tuesday, giving the forward only three days to return stateside before the match against Miami, it may be more likely he returns April 6 against Atalanta.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mitja Ilenic - 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

James Sands - Makes four tackles Sands generated one cross (zero accurate) and four tackles in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Sands returned from suspension to play the entire match Saturday, attempting four tackles Saturday. He's generated seven tackles in the three games played, while also making six interceptions and five clearances.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Keaton Parks - Sees red card Parks recorded one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Toronto FC. He picked up a red card and was sent off in the 68th minute.

Impact Parks is set to miss his first match of the season after a VAR decision gave him hia first red card in almost three years. His absence means that Andres Perea will likely start in the defensive midfield, alongside James Sands.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin O'Toole - Scores first MLS goal O'Toole scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact O'Toole recorded the game-winning goal Saturday, while also having it be his first MLS goal in his carer. He has become one of the best players on the team during the first four games, totaling 10 clearances, nine crosses (zero accurate), eight tackles (five won) and eight interceptions.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Rodriguez - Another brilliant match Rodriguez scored one goal to go with five shots (one on target), six crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Rodriguez scored in his second match a row while totaling five shots during the win Saturday. He is working his way up to one of the top midfielders in the league as he continues to be dominant during home matches for NYCFC, having totaled three goals and four assists during 16 home games in 2023.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Freese - No saves in win Freese recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Toronto FC.

Impact Freese's defensive line did most of the work for him during Saturday's win, not needing to make a save on the day. He is still looking for this first goal of the season, allowing six goals with six saves in four games. The keeper will head to Cincinnati on Saturday, who have scored five goals in the last five contests.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC vs. Toronto FC | Free Kick Golazo!! | Full Match Highlights

MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE

New York City FC believe first win of 2024 "reinforces the process" | MLSSoccer.com Lorenzo Insigne may be surprised to hear it, but New York City FC head coach Nick Cushing was relaxed and easy-going after Saturday night’s...

MARCH 17 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Kevin O'Toole's first MLS goal lifts NYCFC over Toronto FC Kevin O’Toole scored the first goal of his MLS career in the 65th minute and New York City FC rallied to a 2-1 victory over visiting Toronto...

MARCH 17 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Rodríguez and O'Toole help NYCFC earn first points of season, beat Toronto 2-1

Santiago Rodríguez scored for the second consecutive game, Kevin O’Toole added his first career MLS goal and New York City beat Toronto 2-1 for its first points of the season

MARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lorenzo Insigne leads surprising Toronto FC against NYCFC Toronto FC can continue their surprising unbeaten start to the new season when they visit New York City FC on Saturday night.Toronto (2-0-1,...

MARCH 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Toronto brings shutout streak into matchup against New York City FC

Toronto heads into a matchup against New York City FC after securing three straight shutout wins

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mitja Ilenic - 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

Birk Risa - Three clearances on day Risa registered three clearances and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Portland Timbers.

Impact Risa opened up the season as a starter at center back alongside Thiago Martins, playing every minute of every match. He's recorded six clearances with two interceptions and two blocks.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

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