RICHARD LEDEZMA NEWS

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SEPTEMBER 25

Ends season on bench Ledezma will end the 2023 season starting 14 matches in 23 appearances with New York City F.C.

Impact Ledezma had been competing for playing time with Matias Pellegrini all season until completing losing his role when Andres Perea joined. He had recorded four assists while recording 20 crosses (six accurate). The midfielder is expected to return to the team as a bench role again, unless he can prove to be a consistent player for the team.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Ledezma finished serving his one-match suspension and is eligible for Saturday's clash with Inter Miami.

Impact Ledezma was handed a suspension for an incident against Orlando City and will be eligible to return against Miami. However, he had also been dealing with an ankle injury. If he is deemed fit, the midfielder will likely challenge Talles Magno for the starting role in the attacking midfield Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Toronto Ledezma (ankle) has been suspended one match by the MLS Disciplinary Committee and won't play against Toronto on Saturday, Austin David of Orlando City's official website reports.

Impact Ledezma was expected to be in contention to face Toronto after overcoming an ankle injury. Instead, he'll miss out after being accused of spitting at Ivan Angulo during the first half of NYCFC's match against Orlando on Wednesday. Ledezma, who also received an undisclosed fine, is expected to return to the squad against Inter Miami on Sep. 30.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Ledezma (ankle) is not listed in the injury report ahead of Saturday's match against Toronto FC.

Impact Ledezma left the game against Orlando City in the early stages of the second half, but the injury wasn't as severe as initially expected, and the playmaker could be in contention to feature against Toronto as New York continues its push toward a playoff spot.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Ledezma (ankle) was stretchered off in Wednesday's match against Orlando.

Impact Ledezma's night was shorter than expected after being stretchered off in the 59th minute due to an apparent ankle injury. Though the injury seemed very serious at first due to him being stretchered off, manager Nick Cushing stated the attacker was "fine" and the injury appeared to not be severe. Ledezma is scheduled to get an MRI scan on Thursday, and more will be released on the injury after that. If the 23-year-old isn't able to play on Saturday, then expect Alfredo Morales, Andres Jasson or Talles Magno to slide into his starting role.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Records assist Ledezma assisted once to go with one shot (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.

Impact Ledezma assisted once to put him with four on the season, which leads the team while being tied for fourth most in the league. In the last six matches, the midfielder has started four of them, generating two assists with six chances created and three crosses (zero won). This has won his starting spots in the lineup over Talles Magno in recent games.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Totals assist Ledezma assisted once to go with two shots (one on target) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Philadelphia Union.

Impact Ledezma got another shot at the forward position and assisted the team's only goal Saturday. He's yet to score, recording 12 shots (three on target) in 10 appearances.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ineffective at striker Ledezma recorded 27 passes in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Ledezma failed to record any stats in 89 minutes of play Saturday. With this disappointing performance, he will likely return to the midfield, with Santiago Rodriguez starting at the striker position moving forward. In four starts in the midfield, the 22-year-old has totaled two assists with 10 chances created in four games.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Own goal nightmare Ledezma assisted once to go with an own goal and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 14th minute.

Impact Despite assisting, Ledezma made a crucial error of scoring an own goal to give Charlotte their third goal, which ended up being the game-winner to take the loss Saturday. Since Santiago Rodriguez moved to the forward position, the midfielder has started the last four matches while totaling two assists, eight crosses (four accurate) and five corners.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Ledezma created two chances and recorded a secondary assist in Saturday's 3-1 victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Ledezma has hit the ground running since his March move to New York City, with six shots and one assist from seven chances created across his five MLS appearances (199 minutes played). He's started back-to-back games alongside Keaton Parks and James Sands in a midfield trio.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in first start Ledezma created four chances and recorded an assist in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Nashville SC. He also took two shots (one on target) and made a block and an interception in t...

Impact Ledezma made his first ever MLS start on Saturday, assisting a Maxime Chanot goal with a corner kick and looking dangerous in general coming forward from a midfield trio. He will want to challenge Santiago Rodriguez and Matias Pellegrini for a spot in the XI on a more consistent basis.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots off bench Ledezma subbed into Saturday's match against Atlanta United in the 64th minute, taking two shots and making an interception in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Ledezma has come off the bench in all three of his MLS appearances since joining NYCFC in March, taking four shots across 73 minutes of playing time.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses in debut Ledezma recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Houston Dynamo.

Impact Ledezma made an impressive debut with his new club with three crosses and two corners in just 22 minutes of play. He is expected to give better depth options to the midfield, with a chance to compete for a starting role with Matias Pellegrini. The young 22-year-old will bring experience to the club after playing three season in both the Dutch league with PSV as well as Europa League.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to New York City Ledezma has joined NYCFC on a season-long loan from PSV Eindhoven, the club announced Friday. NYC also traded a second-round MLS SuperDraft pick and up to $100,000 in General Alloc...

Impact Ledezma has tallied a goal and an assist in 15 Eredivisie appearances for PSV since joining the Dutch club from RSL's academy in January 2019, and he's also featured six times in the Europa League with one start in a group stage victory against Bodo/Glimt in early November. The 22-year-old U.S. international can play all across midfield and on either wing, and he's now moving to MLS on-loan for the 2023 campaign with New York City FC.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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USMNT international Ledezma ruled out for season after PSV midfielder suffers ACL injury PSV midfielder Richard Ledezma will miss the rest of the season after the club confirmed that he had torn his anterior cruciate ligament in...

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • GOAL.COM