NYCFC NEWS

Gabriel Pereira - Taken off injury report Pereira (lower body) is no longer listed in New York City's injury report for Wednesday's clash against Charlotte FC.

Impact Pereira missed Saturday's win over Montreal with a lower body injury, but he could be available to return to the squad and face Charlotte in midweek. He had started 10 consecutive league games for NYCFC either on the right wing or in a front-two prior to his injury.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC takes draw streak into matchup with New York City FC

Charlotte FC faces New York City FC after playing to a draw in three straight games

JULY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nico Benalcazar - Makes MLS debut Benalcazar registered one interception in Sunday's 1-0 win against CF Montreal.

Impact Benalcazar made his debut for the first team Saturday while playing nine minutes against Montreal. He could remain on the team, but as a bench option to give more depth to its defense with James Sands (international duty) and Thiago Martins (knee) out.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Richard Ledezma - Makes appearance Ledezma recorded one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 1-0 win against CF Montreal.

Impact Ledezma came off the bench after missing last match with an injury. He could return to the lineup Wednesday with Santiago Rodriguez suspended for yellow card accumulation. The 22-year-old has a total of four assist on the year, which leads the team.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Rodriguez - Set for suspension Rodriguez generated one shot (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory against CF Montreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Rodriguez is still struggling to score and will now face a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation. He extends his scoreless run to 10 matches, totaling only eight shots (four on target) in that span. In his absence, Richard Ledezma could be the next player up to replace him at forward, with Talles Magno and Matias Pellegrini the expected par in the offensive midfield,

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Pellegrini - Scores scissors goal Pellegrini scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 victory over CF Montreal. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Pellegrini made his first start since May and put on a show with a goal of the season candidate to give New York their first MLS victory since April. This could win him his starting position back now that he has a goal and an assist his last two outings but will have to continue to prove himself with Richard Ledezma leading the team in assists.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Barraza - Maintains clean sheet Barraza made three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus CF Montreal.

Impact Barraza has now been able to keep three clean sheets in the last five matches with only three goals allowed in that span. He has proven to be a great successor to Sean Johnson, averaging just 1.1 goals conceded per game. The keeper will welcome a visit from Charlotte on Wednesday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Rodriguez - Creates three chances in win Rodriguez took a shot on target and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against CF Montreal. He also picked up a booking in the match, meaning he'll be suspended for We...

Impact Rodriguez was involved in the buildup to Matias Pellegrini's winning scissor-kick strike on Saturday, but his yellow card from the game means he's reached an accumulation suspension and won't be available to face Charlotte this week. Richard Ledezma, Talles Magno and Gabe Segal are all options to replace him up front in the XI.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC ends skid, snaps Montreal's shutout streak with 1-0 win

Matías Pellegrini scored a first-half goal and Luis Barraza made it stand up as New York City FC snapped an 11-match winless streak with a 1-0 victory over CF Montreal after thunde...

JULY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 2, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Richard Ledezma - Bench option Ledezma (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Montreal.

Impact Ledezma returns to the bench for Saturday's clash after being removed from the injury report. The forward wasn't deemed fit enough to start, pushing Matias Pellegrini into the starting XI.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Pereira - Dealing with lower body issues Pereira (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's match against Montreal.

Impact Pereira has been the team's best offensive player this season, scoring four goals in the last 10 matches to put him at six for the season. If he has to sit out Saturday, this could cause a formation change, moving to a 3-4-1-2 with Richard Ledezma the favorite to start in the offensive midfield, with Talles Magno and Santiago Rodriguez expected to get the start at forward.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal put home success up against NYCFC If New York City FC are going to earn their first win in more than two months, they must figure out a way to defeat an opponent who rarely l...

JUNE 30, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

CF Montreal brings shutout streak into matchup with New York City FC

CF Montreal comes into a matchup with New York City FC after putting together three straight shutout wins

JUNE 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Richard Ledezma - Absent from injury report Ledezma (undisclosed) is not listed on the NYC FC injury report for Saturday's clash with Montreal.

Impact Ledezma missed one match with an undisclosed issue but is now absent from the injury report. The forward has made 14 appearances (nine starts), assisting four times during his first season in MLS. If deemed fully fit Ledezma would be an option for the starting XI on Saturday.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Chanot - Has career best match Chanot had 17 clearances, three tackles (three won), and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Chanot had by far one of his best performances of his career, totaling 17 clearances in his first match back from international duty. He has been the team's best defensive player who now brings his average clearances per match to 4.9.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Pellegrini - Gets first assist of year Pellegrini assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Portland Timbers.

Impact Pellegrini got his first assist of the season after coming off the bench at halftime. He has been downgraded to the bench after starting the first seven games of the campaign with the addition of Richard Ledezma. The midfielder will continue his rotational role unless he breaks out in good form.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keaton Parks - Scores in draw Parks scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Parks scored his second goal of the season to give him a goal and an assist in the last two matches. He's been the team's most important and reliable player, starting and playing in every match this campaign while maintaining an average of 2.1 tackles per match. The midfielder is just one goal away from trying his career high of goals for a single season.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Freese - Comes through in draw Freese recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Freese got the start in net with Luiz Barraza getting the day off. He put up an upstanding performance to keep the draw Saturday. It was just his second appearance this season as he is strictly used as a backup for Barraza.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Timbers play to draw with scuffling NYCFC The host Portland Timbers and New York City FC played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

JUNE 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Timbers play to draw with scuffling NYCFC The host Portland Timbers and New York City FC played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

JUNE 25, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Timbers play to draw with scuffling NYCFC The host Portland Timbers and New York City FC played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

JUNE 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Keaton Parks' header pulls NYCFC into 1-1 draw with Portland

Keaton Parks scored in the second half to pull New York City FC into a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers

JUNE 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS