Julian Fernandez - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Asserts bench role Fernandez made 14 starts in 37 MLS appearances, including the playoffs, during the 2025 season.

Impact Fernandez started the season as a regular in the lineup but was moved to the bench after a stretch of underwhelming performances. He finished with three goals and five assists, creating 46 chances-an improvement from 2024, though still below expectations. With Nico Fernandez joining midseason, Julian's prospects for reclaiming a consistent starting role in 2026 appear slim, despite having two years remaining on his contract.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Kahlina makes game-winning save in shootout as Charlotte forces Game 3 with NYCFC

Kristijan Kahlina made a game-winning stop of Agustín Ojeda’s penalty kick in an eight-round shootout as Charlotte forced a Game 3 with a 7-6 victory over New York City FC on Satur...

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Assists off bench Fernandez assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Fernandez supplied the key pass Saturday to setup New York City's lone goal in their 2-1 home defeat versus Seattle. The assist was the forward's fifth of the season and eight overall goal contribution, each career-best marks for a single MLS campaign. Since his last start on July 20th, Fernandez has made nine substitute appearances and gone as an unused substitute twice.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Julian Fernandez strikes late as NYCFC edges Crew at Yankee Stadium Deadspin | Julian Fernandez strikes late as NYCFC edges Crew at Yankee Stadium

SEPTEMBER 18 • DEADSPIN.COM

Scores late winner vs Columbus Fernandez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact Fernandez was subbed onto the pitch in the 67th minute with his side down 2-1 and he helped turn that deficit into a victory. He scored the match-winning goal in the 94th minute off an Agustin Ojeda assist and also created four chances and recorded two accurate crosses to keep pressure on the struggling Columbus defense. He now has three goals and four assists across 27 appearances (14 starts) this season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 18 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Julián Fernández scores in stoppage time as New York City tops the Crew 3-2 for 6th win in 8 matches

Hannes Wolf scored twice, Julián Fernández had the game-winning goal in stoppage time and New York City FC beat the Columbus Crew 3-2 on Wednesday night for its sixth win in eight...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Assists game winner Fernandez assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Orlando City SC.

Impact Fernandez came on for the second half and recorded the game-winning assist during the final minutes of the match Wednesday. Since May, he has started eight of the 12 MLS games played, recording a goal and two assists in that span.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martínez scores in stoppage time, Matt Freese has 6 saves, NYCFC beats Orlando 2-1

Alonso Martínez scored in stoppage time to help New York City FC rally and beat Orlando City 2-1

JULY 17 • Associated Press

Assists in victory Fernandez assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Fernandez recorded his third assist of the season to secure the win over Chicago. He's earned a start in the last five games, scoring and assisting once with 32 crosses (five accurate) and 15 chances created in that span.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sends 13 crosses Fernandez registered three shots (zero on goal), 13 crosses (two accurate) and eight corners in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against D.C. United.

Impact Fernandez had a season high of crosses with 13, bringing his average a game to about 2.3. He has started the last three MLS game sin a row after being a bench option the previous three, scoring once with 22 crosses (three accurate) and 11 chances created in the last six contests.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone goal Sunday Fernandez scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-0 win against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Fernandez scored the only goal of Sunday's match, an unassisted outside-the-box strike in the ninth minute. It marked his second goal of the season and his first since March 15. It was his best all-around match as well as he set season highs in shots (five), shots on target (two), crosses (nine) and corners (five), and he also tied a season high with three chances created. He was subbed off in the 85th minute for Agustin Ojeda.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Produces in loss Fernandez assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-3 defeat against Atlanta United.

Impact Fernandez has earned a permanent stop in the starting XI for NYCFC, recording a second assist already along with a goal. He has featured at right wing the last four games in a row, collecting five crosses and five tackles in that span.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Finds net Fernandez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory against New England Revolution.

Impact Fernandez recorded his first goal of the season to help in the win Saturday. If he keeps up this form, the winger will likely remain in the starting XI for NYCFC, having made two starts in four appearances, logging in a goal and an assist on six shots (two on target) and five crosses.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in first start Fernandez assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Orlando City SC.

Impact Fernandez earned his first start of the season, playing 72 minutes while recording an assist against Orlando. He is expected to share playing time with Agustin Ojeda in the attacking midfield to fill the void of Santiago Rodriguez, having just made six starts in 23 MLS appearances including the playoffs in 2024.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Fernandez has completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Impact Fernandez was sent off in the loss to Columbus, and while his presence will add depth to the forward line, he's not expected to make much of an impact in terms of fantasy. Fernandez hasn't started since July 17 in a league match, and that's not expected to change any time soon.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off at end of match Fernandez was sent off in stoppage time of Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact Fernandez was shown his second yellow card ten minutes into stoppage time after entering the match in the 73rd minute. The forward will be suspended for NYCFC's next match against DC United.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots off bench Fernandez generated two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over CF Montreal.

Impact Fernandez has dropped in form, playing just four times since May 5. He continues to be used off the bench for NYCFC, making five starts in 14 appearances while totaling two goals and two assists.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist during start Fernandez logged one assist on four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created during New York City FC's 2-1 win Saturday against Charlotte.

Impact After scoring twice during mid-April, Fernandez was promoted to New York City FC's starting XI on Saturday. The young Argentinian made great use of his opportunity, taking advantage of a free kick to log an assist for a goal by Keaton Parks. Fernandez will enter May having directly contributed to a goal during each of his last three appearances, likely priming himself for at least one more start next month.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against D.C. Fernandez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win against D.C. United.

Impact Fernandez only took two shots but he put both on target and found the back of the net during the win. The winger hasn't been off to the best start with NYC FC, but he seems to be getting more comfortable with Santiago Rodriguez every match they play together. Fernandez will need to keep this good form rolling if NYC FC want to pick it up after a disappointing start.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets as substitute Fernandez scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus New England Revolution.

Impact Fernandez has appeared in every game for NYCFC but has only made three starts, totaling two G/A. He set season highs in shots and shots on target with three and two respectively as he settles into a role as one of his side's primary attacking rotational players, barring injury to Mounsef Bakrar.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Kristijan Kahlina makes game-winning save in shootout as Charlotte forces Game 3 with NYCFC

Julián Fernández scores in stoppage time as New York City tops the Crew 3-2 for 6th win in 8 matches

Alonso Martínez scores in stoppage time, Matt Freese has 6 saves, NYCFC beats Orlando 2-1