TATY CASTELLANOS NEWS

Takes two shots against Los Angeles Castellanos took two shots and created two chances in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against the Galaxy. He also made two tackles and an interception in the match.

Impact Castellanos couldn't find the target in Sunday's MLS season opener, and his side began the campaign with a loss. The 2021 Golden Boot winner will be fancying his chances to get in the back of the net next weekend against a Vancouver team that just conceded four goals to Columbus.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in MLS Final Castellanos took five shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory against Portland in the MLS Cup Final.

Impact Castellanos opened the scoring against the Timbers with a header from a free kick, and he converted his penalty in the shootout as his side won its first ever MLS Cup on Saturday. Castellanos also won the Golden Boot in 2021, with 22 goals and eight assists in 35 games (all starts) for the champions.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC spoil the party in Portland, prove their mettle as MLS Cup champions

While playing spoiler vs. the Timbers, NYCFC proved to be more than worthy MLS Cup champions, Doug McIntyre writes.

DECEMBER 12, 2021

2021 MLS Cup top plays: NYCFC defeats Timbers in shootout for first Cup title

The New York City FC defeated the Portland Timbers in the 2021 MLS Cup in penalty kicks. Check out the top plays from the match!

DECEMBER 11, 2021

By The Numbers: Portland Timbers vs. NYCFC in MLS Cup final

The Timbers battle NYCFC for the right to be crowned this year's MLS Cup champs. Here are the numbers you need to know.

DECEMBER 10, 2021

NYCFC outlasts Union 2-1 to reach 1st MLS Cup final

Talles Magno scored in the 88th minute to send New York City FC into the MLS Cup final with a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blake's saves carry Union to brink of MLS Cup championship

Philadelphia Union goalie Andre Blake has carried the franchise to the MLS Eastern Conference championship game

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal, sent off against Revs Castellanos took four shots and scored a goal in Tuesday's Eastern Conference semifinal against New England. But he was sent off in the 113th minute following a foul on Brandon Bye...

Impact Castellanos headed in his 21st goal of the season on Tuesday, and his eighth goal in his last six games. But he will be suspended for Sunday's Eastern Conference Final against Philadelphia, and his side will have to deal with the MVP candidate's absence, and could possibly look to Heber, Talles Magno or Ismael Tajouri-Shradi to try to fill the shoes of the 2021 Golden Boot winner.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Atlanta Castellanos scored a goal and created a chance in Sunday's 2-0 Round One victory against Atlanta United. He also made two interceptions, a clearance, and he took four shots (two on...

Impact Castellanos opened the scoring with his seventh goal in his last five games for NYCFC on Sunday, sending his side on its way to an Eastern Conference semifinal against the Revolution, which conceded 41 goals in the regular season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer in draw Castellanos scored one goal from three shots, created two chances and made two tackles (both won) in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Philadelphia.

Impact Castellanos scored the equalizer in the 53rd minute with his side playing down one man since the first half. That was his 19th goal in the season and sixth in his last four starts. The forward will now look to find the back of the net again when they face Atlanta in the quarterfinals on Nov 21.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC takes on Philadelphia after Castellano's 2-goal game

New York City FC faces Philadelphia after Valentin Castellano totaled two goals against Inter Miami CF

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores two goals against Miami Castellanos scored two goals and recorded an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Castellanos broke the deadlock in the first half with a great shot from distance in the 33rd minute and then added what turned out be the winning goal in the 60th minute before he assisted the club's third and final goal in the 83rd minute. He finished the game with five shots (two on goal), made a clearance, blocked a shot and drew three fouls. Castellanos now leads the league with 18 goals and also has eight assists through 31 starts this season. He will look to end the regular season strong in Sunday's finale against Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores penalty against Chicago Castellanos scored a goal and created two chances in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against the Fire. He also made two clearances, an interception, and he took four shots (two on target)...

Impact Castellanos converted from the spot on Wednesday to earn his side another crucial victory in the race for playoff spots. He now has three goals in his last two games and is in excellent form heading into Saturday's clash against Inter Miami, which have conceded 50 times in 32 MLS matches this season.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC takes on Chicago after Castellano's 2-goal game

New York City FC plays Chicago after Valentin Castellano totaled two goals against DC United

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores brace in win Castellanos scored two goals in Saturday's 6-0 victory against D.C. United. He took four shots (three on target) overall in the match.

Impact Castellanos scored his first goals in a month on Saturday in a huge result for his side. NYCFC had scored just once in 450 minutes heading into this match, but the six they put up against D.C. will give them a massive boost for the final three games of the regular season. On Wednesday, Castellanos faces the 12th-placed Fire, which have conceded 51 times in 32 matches this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Castellanos took three shots and created a chance in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Castellanos hasn't scored in MLS since Sept. 23, and he has only taken one shot on target in the time since then. In fact, Gudmundur Thorarinsson's 90th-minute free kick against Atlanta on Wednesday was NYCFC's first goal at all since that Castellanos strike five games ago. He will have to do better Saturday against D.C. United, which have conceded 44 times in 30 matches this season.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in loss Castellanos took a shot and made a clearance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against the Red Bulls. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Castellanos wasn't too effective Sunday as his side lost the Hudson River Derby for the second time in a month. He will try to bounce back Wednesday against Atlanta United, which have conceded 33 goals in 29 matches.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Castellanos took two shots and created a chance in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Castellanos couldn't get on target Sunday and his side split the points with Nashville. Next up after the international window is another matchup against the Red Bulls, which earned a win and a draw in consecutive clashes against NYCFC a few weeks ago in September.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Chicago Castellanos has been issued a suspension for a foul on Dru Yearwood that MLS deems should have been earned him a red card in Sunday's defeat against the Red Bulls.

Impact Castellanos will miss Wednesday's clash against the Fire with his one-match suspension. A fit-again Heber could fill in for him at striker for the game.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five shots Castellanos attempted five shots during a 1-0 loss Saturday versus the New York Red Bulls.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Castellanos (a striker) maximizes his fantasy value output by shooting the ball many times. He averaged 4.4 shots across 25 league appearances this year.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores thirteenth goal Castellanos scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal) and creating two chances during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Castellanos opened the scoring with his goal in the 31st minute of the match. The goal was the 13th of the season for the forward while his four shots were the team-high total in the draw.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Castellanos scored once on one shot during Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Cincinnati.

Impact Castellanos only shot once during Saturday's clash but made the most of it, netting his 12th goal of the season. The forward has been excellent from start-to-finish this season and will look to keep that going Wednesday, away to NYRB.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available for FC Cincinnati match Castellanos is available for Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati after serving a one-match yellow card accumulation ban.

Impact Castellanos is expected to slot back into this regular starting center-forward role, which should push Talles Magno to the wing or bench.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, picks up yellow card Castellanos provided one assist on two chances created and picked up a yellow card suspension during Saturday's 2-1 defeat to New England.

Impact Castellanos produced his seventh assist, and also picked up a yellow card that will see him miss Tuesday's clash with FC Dallas. The forward will likely be replaced by Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, who has been a consistent offensive producer.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Dallas Castellanos will miss Tuesday's clash against FC Dallas with a suspension for card accumulation.

Impact Castellanos picked up a yellow card in Saturday's defeat against New England, meaning he will be suspended for Tuesday's match. Heber (knee) could replace him at forward if he's fit enough to make his first appearance of the season, or either Ismael Tajouri-Shradi or Maximiliano Moralez could play slightly out of position for the game.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE