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Toronto eliminated, winless road streak hits 19 after 3-0 loss to NYCFC

Andrés Perea scored in the 2nd minute, teenager Julián Fernández netted his first career goal and NYCFC eliminated Toronto FC from playoff contention with a 3-0 victory

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Richard Ledezma - Clears suspension Ledezma finished serving his one-match suspension and is eligible for Saturday's clash with Inter Miami.

Impact Ledezma was handed a suspension for an incident against Orlando City and will be eligible to return against Miami. However, he had also been dealing with an ankle injury. If he is deemed fit, the midfielder will likely challenge Talles Magno for the starting role in the attacking midfield Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Water main break postpones Toronto FC vs. NYCFC The match Saturday night between Toronto FC and host New York City FC has been postponed until 1 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Keaton Parks - Ruled out to face Toronto Parks (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's match against Toronto.

Impact Parks was not mentioned in the early injury report, but in the end, the central midfielder won't feature in this contest. Parks' next chance to play will come against Inter Miami on Sep. 30.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Richard Ledezma - Won't face Toronto Ledezma (ankle) has been suspended one match by the MLS Disciplinary Committee and won't play against Toronto on Saturday, Austin David of Orlando City's official website reports.

Impact Ledezma was expected to be in contention to face Toronto after overcoming an ankle injury. Instead, he'll miss out after being accused of spitting at Ivan Angulo during the first half of NYCFC's match against Orlando on Wednesday. Ledezma, who also received an undisclosed fine, is expected to return to the squad against Inter Miami on Sep. 30.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC battle last-place Toronto to stay alive for playoffs Suddenly New York City FC are within striking distance of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

NYCFC battle last-place Toronto to stay alive for playoffs Suddenly New York City FC are within striking distance of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

ASN: Portland, Dallas, & NYCFC the big winners, Chicago & Minnesota big losers in midweek action ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up his big picture thoughts on the midweek MLS games

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

Kevin O'Toole - Started Wednesday O'Toole registered two crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Orlando City SC.

Impact With a weekday match, O'Toole got the call to start to give Braian Cufre a rest day. It was his first league match since July 15, having been an unused sub his previous five games.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Jasson - Logs in assist Jasson assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate), five tackles (two won) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Orlando City SC.

Impact Jasson has been an upstanding presence in the attacking midfield of late, totaling a goal and an assist on eight crosses (three accurate) and five tackles (two won) in the last three matches, all of them coming as starts. He will continue to get the start in the attack with the absence of Maxi Moralez.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Talles Magno - Ends scoreless run Talles Magno scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Talles Magno has not been favored by Nick Cushing this season, failing to get the start in the last eight matches. With a goal Wednesday, it was his first one since April and it could land him in the starting XI in the future, unless Cushing decides to go with Matias Pellegrini in the attacking midfield.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Freese - Taken over keeper duties Freese made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Orlando City SC.

Impact Looks to be the Freese will take over the goalkeeping duties for the rest of the season as he has now completed his third clean sheet in four matches. In that span, the keeper has made nine saves while allowing just a goal. Freese will welcome a visit from Toronto FC for the next game on Saturday, who have scored six goals in the last five contests.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alfredo Morales - Won't play Saturday Morales won't play Saturday against Toronto FC due to an adductor problem, head coach Nick Cushing told media, including Hudson River Blue, on Friday.

Impact Injuries have plagued Morales all season long, but he hasn't been able to secure a starting role in midfield even when healthy. His next chance to play will come against Inter Miami on Sep. 30.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keaton Parks - Could return against Toronto Parks (ankle) is not in the injury report ahead of Saturday's match against Toronto.

Impact Parks missed the game against Orlando, but since the injury had already been listed as less severe than originally expected, a weekend return against Toronto was always a possibility. He is expected to be a game-time call, but he seems to be trending in the right direction toward a potential return to the field.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Richard Ledezma - Not listed on injury report Ledezma (ankle) is not listed in the injury report ahead of Saturday's match against Toronto FC.

Impact Ledezma left the game against Orlando City in the early stages of the second half, but the injury wasn't as severe as initially expected, and the playmaker could be in contention to feature against Toronto as New York continues its push toward a playoff spot.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC brings shutout streak into matchup against Toronto

New York City FC comes into a matchup against Toronto after recording two straight shutout wins

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Richard Ledezma - Exits with injury Ledezma (ankle) was stretchered off in Wednesday's match against Orlando.

Impact Ledezma's night was shorter than expected after being stretchered off in the 59th minute due to an apparent ankle injury. Though the injury seemed very serious at first due to him being stretchered off, manager Nick Cushing stated the attacker was "fine" and the injury appeared to not be severe. Ledezma is scheduled to get an MRI scan on Thursday, and more will be released on the injury after that. If the 23-year-old isn't able to play on Saturday, then expect Alfredo Morales, Andres Jasson or Talles Magno to slide into his starting role.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Pellegrini - Back as option Pellegrini has served his one-match suspension and is set to return for Saturday's clash with Toronto FC.

Impact Pellegrini has been flipping back and forth from the lineup to the bench during his first full season with the club. He only as a goal and an assist thus far, totaling 35 crossed (11 accurate) and 23 tackles (15 won) thus far. With Andres Jasson in better form, he could see more time on the bench for the remainder of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City clinch playoff spot despite being shutout by New York City FC Orlando City SC clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Wednesday night despite falling 2-0 to New York City FC at Citi Field in New Yo...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Orlando City clinch playoff spot despite being shutout by New York City FC Orlando City SC clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Wednesday night despite falling 2-0 to New York City FC at Citi Field in New Yo...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Orlando City clinches playoff spot, despite 2-0 loss to NYCFC

Mounsef Bakrar scored the only goal Matt Freese would need in the first half and New York City FC defeated Orlando City 2-0

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keaton Parks - Out against Orlando Parks (ankle) is not in the squad for Wednesday's match against Orlando City.

Impact Parks was not ruled out by manager Nick Cushing earlier this week, but his absence shouldn't be surprising since he was spotted wearing a walking boot after the Hudson River derby this past weekend. Parks' next chance to play will come against Toronto FC on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keaton Parks - Questionable for Orlando City match Park's availability for Wednesday's match against Orlando City is in question, manager Nick Cushing reported.

Impact Park will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's game after leaving the previous match against the Red Bulls with an ankle injury. The severity of the injury seems to be minimal after he was pictured training on Monday, but according to the team, it is a delicate situation. If he is not able to go expect Richard Ledezma, Andres Jasson, or Alfredo Morales to start in his position.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facundo Torres, Orlando City take unbeaten run to NYCFC Orlando City SC and New York City FC have a long history since they joined Major League Soccer as expansion cousins in 2015.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM