JULY 21 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
NYCFC 14-8-12 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
14-8-12 · 6TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
NYCFC, Orlando City play to 1-1 draw Host Orlando City and New York City FC scored goals five minutes apart early in the second half, and a late save by NYCFC’s Matt Freese pres...
Orlando City win streak on line in challenge from NYCFC Orlando City FC will put their winning streak on the line against visiting New York City FC on Saturday in advance of the long break in MLS...
JULY 20 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Maxi Moralez - Sends in five crosses as sub Maxi Moralez had five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.
Impact Moralez subbed on in the second half and still led NY City with a season-high five crosses. That was his seventh appearances (two starts) since recovering from a long knee injury. The midfielder has two assists over that span.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Talles Magno - Converts PK in return Talles Magno scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.
Impact Talles subbed on in the second half and converted a PK in 82nd minute to give NY City the 2-2 equalizer. The forward was back in action for the first time since February because of a knee injury. That was only his second appearance in the season, now logging 33 total minutes.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Freese - Makes seven saves in draw Freese made seven saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.
Impact Freese logged his second-most saves in the season to help NY City earn the road draw. The goalkeeper has only five clean sheets in the campaign, though. He will now look to keep things rolling at Orlando on Saturday.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando City hosts New York City FC after shutout win
A game after shutting out Nashville 3-0, Orlando City hosts New York City FCJULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
James Sands - Completes suspension Sands has completed his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's trip to Orlando.
Impact Sands continues his consistent work with NYCFC as the team captain, starting all 20 matches played. He's also having one of his best defensive seasons, averaging about 3.1 tackles per game, with 25 in the last eight contests played.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Maxi Moralez - Immediate impact in return Moralez recorded five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.
Impact Moralez was back on the pitch Wednesday after missing the last two matches with an injury. He was an immediate impact on the pitch, producing five crosses and creating two chances as NYCFC scored two goals since his presence on the pitch. With other injuries to the attack, the midfielder is set to get more opportunities in the starting XI for Nick Cushing's side.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
NYCFC rally to 2-2 draw vs. Atlanta United Atlanta United’s Daniel Rios scored 20 seconds into the match, but visiting New York City FC used a second-half comeback to forge a 2-2 draw...
JULY 18 • KANSASCITY.COM
Atlanta United vs. New York City FC | Full Match Highlights
JULY 18 • YOUTUBE
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each score a goal, NYCFC and Atlanta United play to 2-2 tie
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tieJULY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlanta United, NYCFC collide as both look to improve Different issues confront New York City FC and host Atlanta United as they prepare for their match on Wednesday night.Getting back on track...
JULY 16 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Andres Perea - Not likely for Wednesday Perea (undisclosed) will unlikely be available for Wednesday's trip to Atlanta, reports the Hudson River Blue.
Impact Perea had to come off early against Chicago with an injury, which is set to leave him off of Wednesday's match. With James Sands set for a suspension, this means that Justin Haak will likely see the start alongside Keaton Parks in the defensive midfield.
JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta United looks to stop losing streak in matchup with New York City FC
Atlanta United aims to stop a three-game skid when it hosts New York City FCJULY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
James Sands - Set for another suspension Sands registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 59th minute.
Impact Sands received his eighth yellow card of the season and is set to serve another ban. He had started the last eight matches in a row, assisting once while totaling 25 tackles. 12 interceptions and 19 clearances. With Andres Perea picking up an injury, Justin Haak is set to be the backup option to start in the defensive midfield alongside Keaton Parks for the clash against Atlanta.
JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC | Full Match Highlights
JULY 14 • YOUTUBE
James Sands - Contributes defensively Sands took an off target shot, made an interception, four tackles and four clearances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Chicago.
Impact Sands contributed defensively throughout the match leading City in interceptions, tackles and clearances. The midfielder remains on just one goal involvement this season, but is more known for his defensive duties in midfield combining for eight tackles, six interceptions and nine clearances over his last three starts.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Thiago Martins - Helps New York to clean sheet Martins created a chance, blocked two shots, made an interception, a tackle and a clearance during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Chicago.
Impact Martins helped City keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back four Saturday leading the team in blocks and interceptions. The defender has combined for eight clearances and three blocks over City's last three matches, keeping clean sheets in two of them.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Rodriguez - Leader in crosses, chances created Rodriguez took one shot (on goal), crossed three times (two accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Chicago.
Impact Rodriguez was held off the scoresheet, but was the main creator for New York leading the team in both crosses and chances created. The winger hasn't had a goal involvement through three matches in July, but has combined for four shots, seven chances created and nine crosses over that timeframe.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Freese - One save in clean sheet Freese kept a clean sheet while making a save during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Chicago.
Impact Freese helped City earn a point by shutting out the Fire on Saturday. The keeper has allowed two goals while combining for seven saves and two clean sheets over his last three starts with a mid week trip to Atlanta next on the schedule.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Andres Perea - Forced off in first half Perea was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Chicago due to injury.
Impact Perea left the match after just 14 minutes, succumbing to injury and being replaced by Justin Haak. The extent of the midfielder's injury should be determined in the buildup ahead of a mid week trip to Atlanta on Wednesday.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
NYCFC, Fire battle to scoreless draw New York City FC overcame a commanding possession disparity, was not credited with a shot on goal until late in the second half and settled...
JULY 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
NYCFC keeper Matt Freese, Fire's Chris Brady yield nothing in scoreless draw.
Matt Freese stopped two shots in goal for New York City FC and Chris Brady had one save for the Chicago Fire in a scoreless draw at Soldier FieldJULY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Birk Risa - Trains ahead of Sunday Risa (ankle) was back in training ahead of Saturday's trip to Chicago. According to head coach Nick Cushing, "Birk Risa is fit and trained today" per the Hudson River Blue.
Impact Risa had to miss his first match of the season against Austin after picking up an ankle injury versus Montreal. The good news is the injury isn't anything serious and will be an option Saturday. He will likely return to the starting XI, where he has started all 20 games played while recording 58 clearances with 15 blocks.
JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin O'Toole - Out against Fire O'Toole (leg) is out for Saturday's trip to Chicago, per the MLS injury report.
Impact O'Toole isn't an option for Saturday's clash with Chicago due to a leg injury. The defender came off after 45 minutes against Austin last time out, and was replaced by Justin Haak. Haak seems to be in line for the start with O'Toole injured for Saturday's match.
JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE
