NYCFC Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Matt Freese - Six saves for draw Freese recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus D.C. United.

Impact Freese was absolutely brilliant during Saturday's clash, stopping six of the seven shots on his net. The goalkeeper was incredible throughout the match and salvaged a point from what should have been a loss. Freese has been a top option for NYCFC, and should continue in the starting XI now that he's fit once more.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Fernandez - Completes suspension Fernandez has completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Impact Fernandez was sent off in the loss to Columbus, and while his presence will add depth to the forward line, he's not expected to make much of an impact in terms of fantasy. Fernandez hasn't started since July 17 in a league match, and that's not expected to change any time soon.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Perea - Back on pitch Perea registered one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus D.C. United.

Impact Perea returned after missing the last two months with a leg injury. He's played an important bench role for NYCFC, totaling nine starts in 22 appearances, logging in two goals with one assists while generating 29 tackles (15 won), 18 clearances and eight chances create.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC, D.C. United earn tie thanks to penalty kicks New York City FC and host D.C.United traded penalty goals to settle for a 1-1 draw on Saturday.The draw extended the unbeaten run for United...

SEPTEMBER 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

D.C. United vs. New York City FC | Benteke Thwarted! | Full Match Highlight

SEPTEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE

Matt Freese - Starting against D. C. United Freese (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's meeting with D.C. United.

Impact Freese made a surprising comeback despite being practically ruled out during the week. He'll consequently retain the spot between the posts, forcing Luis Barraza to wait for an opportunity as a substitute. The regular goalkeeper could be trusted for his average of 3.7 saves per game.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling New York City FC aim to break out vs. D.C. United Two weeks after last taking to the pitch, New York City FC return to action looking to snap a six-match winless streak when they visit D.C.U...

SEPTEMBER 13 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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SEPTEMBER 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

D.C. United takes on New York City FC in conference play

New York City FC visits D.C

SEPTEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andres Perea - Back in full training Perea (leg) is "back in full training after recovering from his longish leg injury," manager Nick Cushing told media Thursday.

Impact It's unclear if Perea will be ready to return to action for the game against DC United, but the fact that he's back in full training is certainly a good sign. The central midfielder should add some much-needed depth to the side, though he's likely to remain on a bench role since he hasn't played for NYCFC at the MLS level since mid-July. Plus, he's started in just nine of his 21 league outings.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Freese - Out for another week Freese (knee) is not expected to start against DC United on Saturday, manager Nick Cushing told media Thursday, while also acknowledging that the club is "trying to make sure we ca...

Impact Cushing said Freese suffered an MCL sprain in the Columbus loss and that the injury required a three-week recovery process. The goalkeeper is currently in the second week of that timetable, so he's still not ready to return despite the team's efforts to get him back as soon as possible. Luis Barraza is expected to start against DC United, with Freese potentially targeting a return later in the month.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC unveil updated club badge | MLSSoccer.com New York City FC have unveiled an updated club badge that follows a broader visual identity refresh launched earlier this year. The new badg...

SEPTEMBER 9 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tayvon Gray - Assists in defeat Gray assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Columbus Crew.

Impact With the assist Saturday, Gray has surpassed his career high assists total by triple with six on the season. He's produce four assists in the last six games, starting five of those while logging in 14 crosses and 15 tackles.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martinez - Keeps scoring Martinez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Columbus Crew.

Impact Martinez continues his scoring run with another early goal on Saturday. He's scored 11 in 19 appearances, averaging about two shots per game, while also scoring once per 90 minutes played. This stellar run has resulted in another call up to the Costa Rican senior national team for the upcoming international break.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Fernandez - Sent off at end of match Fernandez was sent off in stoppage time of Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact Fernandez was shown his second yellow card ten minutes into stoppage time after entering the match in the 73rd minute. The forward will be suspended for NYCFC's next match against DC United.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew vs. New York City FC | Full Match Highlights

SEPTEMBER 1 • YOUTUBE

Crew score two late goals in win over NYCFC DeJuan Jones scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time, Jacen Russell-Rowe added an insurance tally in the 10th and the Columb...

SEPTEMBER 1 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

DeJuan Jones scores his first MLS goal in second-half stoppage time and the Crew beat NYCFC 4-2

DeJuan Jones scored his first MLS goal in second-half stoppage time and Jacen Russell-Rowe added an insurance goal seven minutes later to give the Columbus Crew a 4-2 victory over...

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crew bid to continue winning ways in rematch vs. NYCFC The streaking Columbus Crew will try to keep rolling on Saturday when they host a New York City FC side they defeated two weeks ago en route...

AUGUST 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Martinez Batista and New York City FC visit the Columbus Crew

Adrian Alonso Martinez Batista leads New York City FC into a matchup with the Columbus Crew after scoring two goals against the Chicago Fire

AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keaton Parks - Tallies assist Parks assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minu...

Impact Parks got his second assist of the season during Saturday's draw. He continues to be consistent in the defensive midfield with 23 starts in 25 appearances, recording 38 tackles (27 won) 31 clearances and 22 chances created during his sixth campaign with NYCFC.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Moralez - On scoresheet Moralez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire.

Impact Moralez got the call to start in the first MLS match back from break, assisting the first goal of the match. This was his third assist in nine appearances, starting just three games while averaging about 3.6 chances created per 90 minutes played.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martinez - Records brace Martinez scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire.

Impact Martinez recorded a brace for his 10th goal of the season. It was his third multi-scoring goal of the season as he is set to remain in the lineup for NYCFC after averaging almost a goal per 90 minutes played during his first campaign in MLS.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Freese - One save in draw Freese recorded one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Freese had a quiet day in the net, however allowed two goals including a penalty kick during Saturday's draw. He's let in two goals or less in the last nine MLS appearances, conceding 12 goals while making 30 saves while keeping two clean sheets in that span. The keeper will head to Columbus for the next game on Saturday, who have scored 14 goals in the last five contests.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

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D.C. United takes on New York City FC in conference play

DeJuan Jones scores his first MLS goal in second-half stoppage time and the Crew beat NYCFC 4-2

Martinez Batista and New York City FC visit the Columbus Crew