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Jesus Medina joins CSKA Moscow after four-year NYCFC run ' MLSSoccer.com Jesus Medina, a longtime Designated Player for New York City FC, has joined Russian Premier League side CSKA Moscow through the 2024-25 seas...

JANUARY 17, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

NYCFC take an early lead against Toronto with a Jesus Medina goal in the 5th minute

NYCFC take an early lead against Toronto with a Jesus Medina goal in the 5th minute

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Jesús Medina scores early as NYCFC blank Philadelphia Union, 2-0

Jesús Medina scores early as NYCFC blank Philadelphia Union, 2-0

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Orlando City snatches early lead, holds on late to take down New York City FC, 3-1

Orlando City snatches early lead, holds on late to take down New York City FC, 3-1

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Jesus Medina's 51st minute tally sends NYCFC past Toronto FC,1-0

Jesus Medina's 51st minute tally sends NYCFC past Toronto FC,1-0

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

NYCFC dominates FC Cincinnati with four second-half goals

NYCFC dominates FC Cincinnati with four second-half goals

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Jesus Medina puts home 27th-minute PK to give NYCFC early lead over Portland Timbers

Jesus Medina puts home 27th-minute PK to give NYCFC early lead over Portland Timbers

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Creates two chances against Portland Medina took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 (4-2 after penalties) victory against the Timbers in the MLS Cup Final. He also won two of two tackles in the...

Impact Medina finished the season as NYCFC's second-highest scorer, with nine goals and two assists in 37 MLS appearances (31 starts) on the right wing.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC wins MLS Cup, beating Portland Timbers in shootout

Alex Callens converted his penalty and New York City FC won its first MLS Cup title on a shootout after a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Creates two chances in playoff win Medina took a shot on target and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference Final. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Medina was active in attack on Sunday but he was sacrificed around the hour mark for the fresh legs that eventually downed the Union. He will be back in the lineup for next weekend's MLS Cup Final against the Timbers, which have conceded just one goal in the playoffs so far.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in win Medina made three interceptions and created four chances in Sunday's 2-0 Round One victory against Atlanta United. He also won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Medina was a threat to Atlanta with his passing on Sunday, though he didn't get on the scoresheet himself in his side's playoff win. He will face the Revolution in the Eastern Conference semifinals, which won the Supporters' Shield with an MLS record amount of points.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card in draw Medina registered two shots (one on target), two inaccurate crosses, two tackles (one won), one interception and a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Philadelphia.

Impact Medina had a quiet overall performance in his second straight start. The midfielder also received his eighth yellow card of the season in the proccess. That's something to keep in mind when they face Atlanta on Nov 21 in the quarterfinals.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against D.C. Medina subbed into Saturday's match against D.C. United in the 71st minute and he scored a goal in the 6-0 victory.

Impact Medina put a cap on the evening for his side on Saturday, scoring the sixth goal of the day and his ninth goal of the season. He might return to the starting XI for Wednesday's clash against the Fire, which have conceded 51 times in 32 MLS matches.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in draw Medina created a chance in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United.

Impact Medina wasn't too effective against Atlanta on Wednesday, and he will need to do better Saturday against a direct rival in the race for playoff spots in D.C. United.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Medina took three shots (two on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Nashville SC. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Medina threatened Nashville's goal on Sunday, but he couldn't make the breakthrough to find a winner. He has only scored one goal since the start of August, but he will hope to kick on after the international window starting with the clash against the Red Bulls on Oct. 17.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up five crosses versus Chicago Medina created two chances, delivered five crosses, won one tackle, made one clearance and drew one foul in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Medina was not able to find the back of the net Wednesday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now registered one goal and one assist in his last five appearances, along with producing five shots, six chances created and 13 crosses in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in win Medina sent in three inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Cincinnati.

Impact Medina's three crosses all fell off target, putting together one of his worst performances in his last six matches. The attacking midfielder will hope to bounce back against a truly pitiful NYRB side Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists goal against Dallas Medina scored a goal on his only shot of the game, recorded an assist and also notched a secondary assist in Tuesday's 3-3 draw against Dallas.

Impact Medina opened the scoring for NYC FC in the first half with back heel to Maximiliano Moralez in the box, then scored a goal of his own on a rebound in the 57th minute and then helped set up the club's third goal. He finished the match with two chances created, three crosses (none accurate) and won both tackles he attempted. Medina now has eight goals and four assists (two secondary) through 23 appearances this season. The club will play against Cincinnati on the road Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC hosts FC Dallas, aims for 8th straight home win

New York City FC hosts FC Dallas aiming to prolong a seven-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Suspended against New England Medina will miss Saturday's clash against the Revolution with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Medina picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in Friday's defeat against Nashville, meaning he will be suspended for next week's clash. Thiago or Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (undisclosed) could replace him in attacking midfield.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in win Medina shot four times (once on goal) and sent in four crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 win over New England.

Impact Medina had plenty of chance to bomb forward and made the most of it, applying non-stop pressure. The forward was excellent even if he didn't manage to get on the score sheet, showing a promising return to form. Next up is a Friday trip away to Nashville.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes yellow card in loss Medina conceded one yellow card and put two shots off target during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Medina has failed to put a shot on goal in each of his last four games, though he' only started in two of them. The presence of Santiago Rodriguez has taken away some of the attacking emphasis formerly held by Medina, though his form isn't warranting of that responsibility at the moment in any case. Up next is a trip to the New York Red Bulls, which have conceded 24 goals in 19 games.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in draw Medina created four chances and sent in one accurate cross during Wednesday's scoreless draw against Chicago.

Impact Medina is NYCFC's top goalscorer so far this season, but this time he failed to have even even a single shot attempt. The attacked tried to make up with his playmaking, pacing his side with four chances created. Medina was subbed off in the 67th minute, being replaced by Ismael Tajouri-Shradi. Up next for him is Saturday's visit to Toronto.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Scores goal in win Medina scored a goal and created two chances in Sunday's 5-0 victory against Orlando City. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Medina was solid on both sides of the ball on Sunday as his side blew Orlando out of the water. He has three consecutive games with at least both a shot on target and a chance created, and he will want to remain in this form for Friday's clash against fifth-placed Columbus.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE