AUGUST 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
NYCFC 14-8-12 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
14-8-12 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Recap: Chicago Fire FC 0, New York City FC 0 ' MLSSoccer.com Chicago Fire FC and 10-man New York City FC played out to a 0-0 draw at Soldier Field Wednesday evening.
Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC
AUGUST 5, 2021 • YOUTUBE
17-year-old Slonina has 4 saves, Fire ties NYCFC 0-0
Gabriel Slonina became the youngest goalkeeper to start an MLS game and finished with four saves to help the Chicago Fire tie New York City FC 0-0 on Wednesday nightAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keaton Parks - Sent off vs. Chicago Parks was sent off during Wednesday's match with Chicago Fire.
Impact Parks saw red in the second half of Wednesday's clash and will now sit out Saturday's trip to Toronto. NYCFC should have no trouble dealing with a weak Toronto side, but Parks is still a crucial part of the NYCFC midfield.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Acevedo - Makes bench Wednesday Acevedo (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Chicago.
Impact Acevedo was forced off in the first half a few days ago, but he's healthy enough to make the bench, a good sign for his status going forward. In his place in the midfield Wednesday, Keaton Parks and Alfredo Morales are starting against the Fire.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ismael Tajouri - Ready to play Tajouri-Shradi missed Friday's win over Columbus but is "100 percent ready" to play in Wednesday's trip to Chicago, according to manager Ronny Deila via Jake Nisse of the New York...
Impact Tajouri-Shradi had scored in consecutive matches before missing the 4-1 win over the Crew and he looks to be right back in the mix for a trip to the Fire. With and without Tajouri-Shradi, Valentin Castellanos has been the spearhead to this team's attack all season.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heber - Even closer to comeback Heber (knee) will return to training as soon as he clears one more physical test, according to manager Ronny Deila via Jake Nisse of the New York Post.
Impact Heber is almost back from a torn ACL suffered in September of 2020. At his best, he scored 15 goals in 23 games back in 2019. Given some of the other acquisitions in his absence, Heber returns to an even deeper lineup that could be more difficult to stay in but more valuable when a part of it.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
James Sands - Nearing return Sands will be available for Wednesday's match against Chicago after returning from the Gold Cup, according to manager Ronny Deila via Jake Nisse of the New York Post.
Impact Sands was an active part of the national team during the USA's success in the Gold Cup and he won't get any rest in the middle of the club season. He's started in all 10 of his matches so far and his return may see a switch to a three-center-back formation to fit in Sands, Alexander Callens and Maxime Chanot.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Johnson - Available Wednesday Johnson will be available in Wednesday's trip to Chicago after returning from the Gold Cup, according to manager Ronny Deila via Jake Nisse of the New York Post.
Impact Johnson missed every match in July while backing up Matt Turner during the Gold Cup victory and he'll now return to a starting role. So long as he's fit, this means that Luis Barraza will return to the bench against the Fire.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Acevedo - Suffers injury in win Acevedo suffered an injury that forced him off after 33 minutes of Friday's 4-1 win over Columbus. Alfredo Morales took his place on the pitch.
Impact Acevedo doesn't have massive value with eight shots taken and 27 tackles made in 13 appearances, though he has started in six of the last seven games. Keaton Parks and Alfredo Morales are a potential partnership at defensive-midfield if Acevedo is unable to play in Wednesday's trip to Chicago.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
New York City FC seeks to build upon 3-game win streak with victory over Chicago
New York City FC is looking to keep a three-game win streak alive when it take ons ChicagoAUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maxi Moralez - Fifth assist of season Moralez had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing three times (two accurate) and creating six chances during Friday's 4-1 win over Columbus.
Impact Moralez set up Santiago Rodriguez in the 71st minute assisting NYCFC's final goal of the match. The assist was the fifth of the season for the attacker while his six chances created led NYCFC in the win. Moralez was subbed off in the 81st minute.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Rodriguez - Scores as substitute Rodriguez scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once accurately and creating a chance during Friday's 4-1 win over Columbus.
Impact Rodriguez found the back of the net in the 71st minute scoring just seven minutes after entering the pitch. The goal was the first of the season for the midfielder as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Valentin Castellanos - Opens the scoring Friday Castellanos scored a goal while taking nine shots (three on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Friday's 4-1 win over Columbus.
Impact Castellanos found the back of the net in the 14th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the sixth of the season for the forward while his nine shots led NYCFC in the victory.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jesus Medina - First assist of season Medina had an assist while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing twice accurately and creating three chances during Friday's 4-1 win over Columbus.
Impact Medina set up Valentin Castellanos in the 14th minute assisting the opening goal in the match. The assist was the first of the season for the attacker while finishing with the second highest amount of shots, crosses and chances created on the team. Medina was subbed off in the 82nd minute of the win.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thiago - Involved in two of four goals Thiago scored a goal with his lone shot and added an assist with his lone chance created during Friday's 4-1 win over Columbus.
Impact Thiago found the back of the net in the 35th minute before setting up Keaton Parks in the 51st to play a role in two of four NYCFC goals. The goal was the third of the season for the forward while his assist was the first of the season.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alfredo Morales - Assists with lone chance created Morales had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot during Friday's 4-1 win over Columbus.
Impact Morales was subbed on in the 33rd minute and set up Thiago just two minutes into his appearance. The assist was the third of the season for the midfielder coming from his lone chance created in the match.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keaton Parks - Scores with lone shot Parks scored a goal with his lone shot while creating two chances and making three tackles (winning two) during Friday's 4-1 win over Columbus.
Impact Parks found the back of the net in the 51st minute scoring NYCFC's third goal of the match. The goal was the third of the season for the midfielder, coming from his lone shot, while his three tackles were the team-high total in the win.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Barraza - Beaten late on Friday Barraza allowed a goal without making a save during Friday's 4-1 win over Columbus.
Impact Barraza looked on his way to a clean sheet before conceding from the penalty spot in second half stoppage time. The keeper has now allowed five goals in five league starts while his save total remained at seven for the year.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Recap: New York City FC 4, Columbus Crew 1 ' MLSSoccer.com A stunning attacking performance from New York City FC saw them defeat the Columbus Crew 4-1 at Yankee Stadium on Friday evening.
JULY 31, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
NYCFC vs. Columbus Crew
JULY 31, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Thiago Andrade has goal and assist, NYFC beats Crew 4-1
Thiago Andrade had a goal and an assist and New York City FC beat the Columbus Crew 4-1JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Talles Magno - Not playing Friday Talles Magno (knee) is not in the squad for Friday's match against Columbus.
Impact The Brazilian winger continues to nurse a knee injury and it remains to be seen when he'll be back. His next chance to feature will come Wednesday at Chicago.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
