SANTIAGO RODRIGUEZ NEWS

Upstanding in loss Rodriguez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), six crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Portland Timbers. In addition, he was giv...

Impact Rodriguez was NYCFC's best attacking player Saturday, scoring the lone goal while launching six crosses with five corners. He will continue to be the team's top player again, recording five goals, five assists and three secondary assists in 2023.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Launches nine crosses Rodriguez registered five shots (zero on target), nine crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Charlotte FC.

Impact Rodriguez was unlucky Saturday, failing to find the target during the loss versus Charlotte. He did send nine crosses, which already surpassed his total from a single match from last season. The midfielder is expected to remain in the attacking midfield, especially after logging in 13 goals and 19 assists over three campaigns with NYCFC.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant to end season Rodriguez assisted once to go with one shot (one on target), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 win over Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Rodriguez' final seven matches of the season have been impressive, totaling a goal and three assists while also totaling 34 crosses (11 accurate) and 23 chances created during the final seven games of the year. A lack of a number nine had affect the midfielder's assist count, making just five after generating 14 last campaign. Nevertheless, the Designated Player will return for the 2024 season as one of the team's most important players.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Rodriguez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Rodriguez got his first goal since May 6 to give him five on the season, which surpasses his total from last season. He has scored and assisted once while creating 13 chances in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener against Toronto Rodriguez assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-0 win against Toronto FC.

Impact Rodriguez assisted Andres Perea in the 2nd minute for the opener. He completed three dribbles and also made a tackle. He has recorded two goal involvements in the last four games and has performed quite well after facing Vancouver in early September.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in seven crosses Rodriguez took an off target shot, crossed seven times (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 0-0 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Rodriguez was held off the scoresheet, but led NYCFC in both crosses and chances created in the match. The winger has two goal involvements in his past six appearances while crossing 22 times, taking 12 shots and creating 15 chances over the same timeframe.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Totals assist Rodriguez assisted once to go with four shots (zero on target), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was g...

Impact Rodriguez got his third assist of the season with two in the last five matches. In that span, the midfielder has also totaled 15 crosses (five accurate), 14 chances created and 11 shots (two on target).

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 33 minutes in return Rodriguez generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-0 win over CF Montreal.

Impact Rodriguez was back in action Wednesday after missing last match with a lower body injury. He is averaging about 3.3 crosses per match with four goals and two assists on the season. The midfielder will look to add more assists to his total now that he is linked back up with Maximiliano Moralez in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Montreal Rodriguez (lower body) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Montreal.

Impact As expected, Rodriguez makes the bench for the clash against Montreal after not appearing in the injury report, and he should see minutes off the bench in the second half, especially if the team struggles to create offense in the final third.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Rodriguez (lower body) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's match against CF Montreal.

Impact Rodriguez looks to be good to go for Wednesday after sitting out against Cincinnati with a lower body injury. He is at four goals and two assists on the season. The midfielder is expected to start alongside Maximiliano Moralez and in the attacking midfield against Montreal.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Rodriguez has been ruled out of Saturday's match against Cincinnati due to a lower-body injury.

Impact Rodriguez has been one of the most productive players for NYCFC this season, and his absence will hurt the team in the final third. Rodriguez has racked up four goals and two assists across 23 appearances (21 starts) this season, and in his absences, names such as Maximiliano Moralez and Richard Ledezma are expected to see an uptick in both involvement and playing time.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Rodriguez assisted once to go with five crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th m...

Impact Rodriguez continues to be a dominant presence in the midfield, recording 17 crosses (10 accurate) and 15 chances created in the last six games. He ups his average crosses per contest to 3.4. The lack of a striker has affected the midfielder, following a season where he totaled 14 assists that led the league in 2022.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligable for return Rodriguez has served his one-match suspension for yellow-card accumulation and is set to return for Saturday's match against the Columbus Crew.

Impact Rodriguez has started his previous 13 matches, totaling three goals on 16 shots (eight on target) and 40 crosses (18 accurate). He is expected start Saturday in the offensive midfield, alongside Matias Pellegrini.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Rodriguez generated one shot (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory against CF Montreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Rodriguez is still struggling to score and will now face a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation. He extends his scoreless run to 10 matches, totaling only eight shots (four on target) in that span. In his absence, Richard Ledezma could be the next player up to replace him at forward, with Talles Magno and Matias Pellegrini the expected par in the offensive midfield,

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in win Rodriguez took a shot on target and created three chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against CF Montreal. He also picked up a booking in the match, meaning he'll be suspended for We...

Impact Rodriguez was involved in the buildup to Matias Pellegrini's winning scissor-kick strike on Saturday, but his yellow card from the game means he's reached an accumulation suspension and won't be available to face Charlotte this week. Richard Ledezma, Talles Magno and Gabe Segal are all options to replace him up front in the XI.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless run continues Rodriguez recorded one shot (zero on target), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Rodriguez has not scored a goal in the last seven matches, totaling just five shots (three on target) with 29 crosses (13 accurate) and 19 chances created. He had scored three goals while playing at forward, but was switch back to his usual midfield position and since has yet to find the net.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to midfield position Rodriguez generated four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Rodriguez was put back in his midfield position but failed to get an opportunity to get close to the net with no shots recorded for the first time since March 5. He leads the team in goals with four and shots with 20 (eight on target). The Uruguayan will likely go back to the forward position so he can continue to be a threat in front of the net, totaling three goals on eight shots (four on target) in his previous three games at forward.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty Rodriguez scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Charlotte FC.

Impact Rodriguez scored his first penalty of the season, but it was not enough to give the team the win Saturday. This gives him his fourth goal of the year, which leads the team. Since switching to the forward position, he's scored three goals in three matches, which could mean that the 23-year-old will remain in the number nine position for the time being.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodriguez leads New York City FC against Toronto

Santiago Rodriguez leads New York City FC into a matchup with Toronto after a two-goal outing against Dallas

APRIL 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets brace Rodriguez scored two goals to go with five shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 win over FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Rodriguez was moved to the forward position Saturday, with Richard Ledezma sliding to center midfielder. This proved to be an effective choice by manager Nick Cushing, with the team still looking for a true number nine. Rodriguez scored the team's first two goals to give the club their second win in a row. If he keeps it up, the 23-year-old will continue to start at forward, with Talles Magno and Gabriel Pereira at the wings.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Rodriguez took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Rodriguez has posted 11 shots (four on target) and nine chances created across his five starts mostly in attacking midfield since returning to MLS in March.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Houston Rodriguez took two shots in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against the Dynamo.

Impact Rodriguez lined up alongside Talles Magno in a 4-4-2 on Saturday, but he's likely to return to attacking midfield next weekend after everyone called up to their national teams during the March window returns.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records goal and assist Rodriguez scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win against D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 53rd min...

Impact Rodriguez was undoubtedly the man of the match Saturday after bagging in his first goal and assist of the season with multiple crosses in the game. Since taking over the new number 10 with the departure of Maxi Moralez in the winter, the midfielder will be the team's number one play maker and main source of goals, following a season where he logged in 14 assists, which led the league in 2022.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first start of season Rodriguez generated three shots (two on target), five crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Inter Miami CF.

Impact Rodriguez made his first start of the season after signing as a designated player in the beginning of the month. He was all over the stat sheet Saturday, however he failed to get his first goal of the year despite two clear chances in front of the net. The midfielder will be the team's starting center midfielder moving forward and will likely be the main play maker with the departure of Maxi Moralez to Argentina in the offseason.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active on bench Rodriguez (not injury related) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Rodriguez's two-year loan spell with NYC FC was made permanent on Friday and is now right back on the bench with his long-term club. The midfielder will be a nailed-on fixture in the starting XI when fully fit and available.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE