Martinez Batista and New York City FC host Cincinnati
Adrian Alonso Martinez Batista leads New York City FC into a matchup with Cincinnati fresh off of a two-goal performance against the New York Red BullsOCTOBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NYCFC 14-8-12 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
14-8-12 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
New York City FC: Alonso Martínez named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Alonso Martínez led New York City FC to a historic Hudson River Derby win in Matchday 35 to earn MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Mic...
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Strahinja Tanasijevic - Not suspended anymore Tanasijevic completed his suspension and is available for selection ahead of Wednesday's match against Cincinnati.
Impact NYCFC is expected to be close to full strength for this midweek clash against Cincinnati, but the defender is not expected to be part of the starting lineup, especially since Birk Risa (leg) is also available and expected to return to the XI. Tanasijevic has started in 10 of his 15 appearances this season, racking up 44 clearances, 11 tackles and 11 interceptions.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Rodriguez - Returns following derby Rodriguez completed his one-game suspension and will return to face Cincinnati on Wednesday.
Impact Rodriguez missed the thrashing of the Red Bulls in the Hudson River derby over the past weekend, but the talented playmaker should recover his place in the starting XI right away. Rodriguez has been huge for NYCFC this season, racking up nine goals and five assists across 29 starts in 2024.
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Birk Risa - Makes return in derby Risa (leg) came off the bench and played 11 minutes in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Red Bulls. He made four passes and registered one clearance.
Impact Risa didn't feature in the starting lineup in this derby demolition, but the defender logged a few minutes off the bench. Given that Risa has been a steady starter for NYCFC all season long, don't be surprised if he's in the XI in any of NYCFC's upcoming two matches for this week before the October international break.
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Keaton Parks - Leaves with possible concussion Parks was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against the Red Bulls with a suspected concussion.
Impact Parks left the match in the 67th minute being replaced by Agustin Ojeda. The extent of the midfielder's injury should be revealed ahead of a mid week match against Cincinnati.
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Thiago Martins - Leader in blocks, clearances Martins blocked two shots, made two interceptions and four clearances during Saturday's 5-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Martins was a part of the City back line that conceded just once, leading his side in blocks and clearances. The defender has combined for six clearances over his last three starts, but hasn't helped City to a clean sheet since July.
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Maxi Moralez - Involved in two of five goals Moralez scored a goal and had an assist while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing twice inaccurately, creating two chances and making three interceptions during Saturday's 5...
Impact Moralez opened the scoring in the fifth minute before setting up Tayvon Gray in the 67th while leading City in chances created and interceptions. The goal involvements were the first since August for Moralez who has started back-to-back fixtures combining for four shots, eight crosses and six chances created.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Alonso Martinez - Nets brace in one sided win Martinez scored twice while taking four shots (two on goal) and making three interceptions during Saturday's 5-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Martinez found the back of the net in the seventh minute before scoring again in first half stoppage time and leading City in both shots and interceptions. The attacker has three goals over his last three matches while combining for eight shots in that timeframe.
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Matt Freese - Concedes once in derby Freese allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 5-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Freese allowed a goal in the 28th minute, but was backed with five goals as City won the Hudson River Derby in one sided fashion. The keeper has allowed seven goals while making six saves over his last three outings with his last clean sheet coming in July.
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Andres Perea - Scores with lone shot Perea scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Saturday's 5-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Perea found the back of the net in the 30th minute scoring City's third goal of the match. The goal was the first since July for Perea who made his first start in his last four appearances after returning from a leg injury earlier in the month.
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Tayvon Gray - Scores and assists Gray scored a goal with his lone shot and had an assist while crossing twice (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Gray set up Andres Perea in the 30th minute before scoring himself in the 67th to play a role in two of City's five goals and tying for the team-high with two chances created. The goal and assist were each the first of September for Gray who has combined for three chances created and six crosses over his last three starts.
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Kevin O'Toole - Sets up one of five goals O'Toole had an assist while crossing four times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact O'Toole set up Alonso Martinez in first half stoppage time assisting New York's fourth goal while leading the club in crosses and chances created. O'Toole has two assists while combining for five chances created and nine crosses over his last three starts.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Historic first half propels NYCFC to rout of Red Bulls Alonso Martinez scored twice in the first half as New York City FC snapped a nine-game winless stretch with a 5-1 rout of the host New York...
SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
New York Red Bulls vs. New York City FC | New York is Blue! | Full Match Highlights
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Martínez scores 2 goals to help New York City FC beat Red Bulls 5-1 in Hudson River Derby
Maxi Moralez opened the scoring in the fifth minute, Alonso Martínez added two first-half goals and New York City FC beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 in the Hudson River Derby to sn...SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York Red Bulls vs. NYCFC: MLS Preview, Predictions, Team News NYCFC travels to New York Red Bulls in the latest edition of the Hudson River Derby, one of the fiercest rivalries in MLS.
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Rivals Red Bulls, NYCFC targeting playoff berths The New York Red Bulls and New York City FC find themselves amid a crowded Eastern Conference race and hoping to create some separation from...
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New York Red Bulls host New York City FC in Eastern Conference action
The New York Red Bulls host New York City FC in Eastern Conference actionSEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Birk Risa - Could be available for derby Risa (leg) could be available for the Hudson River derby against New York Red Bulls on Saturday, manager Nick Cushing told media Thursday. "Risa has trained all week and is fit," h...
Impact Risa was expected to be a game-time call for the match against Inter Miami last Saturday but didn't play, although things could change ahead of this derby. Risa could end up being the replacement of Strahinja Tanasijevic, who will miss the match through suspension.
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James Sands stuns Inter Miami with late equalizer | Energy Moment of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com James Sands couldn't have picked a better time for his first MLS goal.
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James Sands - Nets first career goal Sands scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF.
Impact Sands scored his first ever MLS goal in heroic fashion during the final seconds of Saturday's clash with Inter Miami. He is strictly a defensive player, winning 70 percent of all tackles attempted, while also generating 45 clearances and 35 interceptions.
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Matt Freese - Only made one save Freese made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF.
Impact Freese had a rare quiet day in the net, allowed a goal in just one save Saturday. Through 30 matches, the keeper has allowed 39 goals on 108 saves and five clean sheets. He will travel to New Jersey for a Hudson River derby clash against RBNY, who have scored five goals in the last five contests. Freese has also allowed just a goal on three saves against the opponent during the last outing on May 18.
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Strahinja Tanasijevic - Banned for derby Tanasijevic had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Miami CF. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 27th minute.
Impact Tanasijevic will miss the Hudson River derby Saturday after picking up his fifth yellow card in 11 matches. He has featured in the starting Xi for the injured Birk Risa, recording 10 clearances with four blocks in the last three MLS starts. If Birk Risa is not fit to play, then James Sands could be pushed back to center back, with Andres Perea an option to feature in the defensive midfield alongside Keaton Parks.
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