KEVIN O'TOOLE NEWS

Back for 2026 O'Toole will remain in New York after his contract has been exercised for the 2026 season.

Impact O'Toole completed his fourth season in New York and will enter his fifth year in the city. He had a minor stint on the injured list, missing May with a knee injury. However, the defender bounced back, maintaining his starting role at left back, recording a goal and an assist in 31 appearances (including the playoffs). O'Toole will be back as a top option in the back line for the team in 2026, barring any injuries.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nets assist O'Toole assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Chicago Fire.

Impact O'Toole recorded his first assist of the season and his third of his career. He's also been consistent time in the starting XI since mid-July, making eight straight league starts om a row, totaling 23 clearances, 13 tackles and 12 crosses (one accurate) in that span.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench O'Toole recorded a goal on one shot during the 3-1 win over Toronto on Thursday.

Impact O'Toole has failed to make a start since returning from injury, with Birk Risa getting the notch at outside back instead. He started nine of the 12 games played this season, totaling a goal with 21 crosses (four accurate) and 20 tackles (13 won).

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tomás Romero picks up second victory in three starts and New York City FC beats Toronto FC 3-1

Hannes Wolf had a goal and an assist, Tomás Romero picked up his second victory in three starts and New York City FC beat Toronto FC 3-1

JULY 4 • Associated Press

Features off bench O'Toole (knee) featured off bench in Thursday's 4-0 victory against Atlanta, confirming he is fully recovered from his injury.

Impact O'Toole missed the last seven MLS games due to a knee injury but has fully recovered from it since he featured for 17 minutes off the bench in Thursday's large win against Atlanta. O'Toole is an undisputed starter at left back when fit and there is no doubt he will reclaim that spot after building his fitness gradually. Until then, Birk Risa is getting the starts.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Should return Thursday O'Toole (knee) should return to the lineup for Thursday's clash against Atlanta, according to coach Pascal Jansen, per Scott Churchson.

Impact O'Toole has been sidelined since late April due to a knee ligament injury, but he seems to have fully recovered as he is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta. O'Toole has been an undisputed starter at left-back when fit, and he should reclaim his spot directly in place of Birk Risa.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee issues O'Toole has been dealing with a knee ligament injury as he continues to remain out for NYCFC, per Blue Balls NYCFC Podcast.

Impact O'Toole could remain out for longer, depending on the severity of his ligament injury. With the upcoming international break, the defender will look to rest and recover, putting him as a doubtful status for the clash with Atlanta on June 12.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Prince Owusu's goal leads Montreal to first win of MLS season, 1-0 over NYCFC

Prince Owusu scored the game’s only goal and CF Montreal defeated New York City 1-0 for Montreal’s first win of the MLS season

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Out against Montreal O'Toole (leg) is out for Saturday's clash with Montreal, per the MLS injury report.

Impact O'Toole isn't an option for Saturday's clash due to a leg injury. This is a second match in a row the left-back has missed and makes him a concern moving forward. With O'Toole out NYC FC will likely stay with a three-at-the-back formation.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday O'Toole recorded one tackle (zero won), four clearances and six interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact O'Toole kept a clean sheet in Saturday's draw, his first of the season. He played well on the defensive end as he intercepted six passes, made four clearances, blocked two shots and won two duels. He also created one chance in his third consecutive match.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served O'Toole has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Columbus.

Impact O'Toole is expected to return at left for NYCFC following his suspension. He's started all three MLS matches, totaling five crosses, six tackles and 11 clearances.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Martínez, Fernández score goals to help NYCFC beat Revolution 2-1

Alonso Martínez scored the go-ahead goal in the 68th minute, Julián Fernández added a goal and New York City FC beat the New England Revolution 2-1

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Sent off late O'Toole was sent off in the second half of Saturday's 2-1 win over Orlando.

Impact O'Toole was shown his second yellow card of the match in the 86th minute forcing NYCFC to end the match with ten men. The fullback will miss next week's match against New England through suspension.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Three clearances vs LAFC O'Toole registered one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact O'Toole has moved as a defensive midfield this season after playing at left back for most of 2024. He's already started twice to start the new campaign, collecting four tackles (three won) and three clearances.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at Miami O'Toole (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup Saturday against Inter Miami.

Impact O'Toole recovered enough fitness to play a major role in the season opener. The left-back should be able to deliver both defensive and offensive stats after averaging 1.8 crosses (0.5 accurate), 2.0 clearances and 1.9 tackles per game over the previous campaign.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report O'Toole (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's season opener against Miami, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact O'Toole dealt with an injury that ruled him out for the last three pre-season games, leaving him doubtful for Saturday's match. However, he is not listed on the injury report and should be available as the left-back going forward.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out on preseason matches O'Toole is claimed to have a lingering injury after missing all three preseason matches and is questionable for Saturday's match against Miami, according to Andrew Leigh of the Hud...

Impact O'Toole is in question for the season opener after not appearing once during the preseason missing all three of their Coachella games. Not much more on the situation is known, with more likely to be released ahead of Saturday's match. He is their regular starter at left-back, so he will hope to be fit, with Nicholas Cavallo as a possible replacement after playing during the preseason.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up one of five goals O'Toole had an assist while crossing four times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact O'Toole set up Alonso Martinez in first half stoppage time assisting New York's fourth goal while leading the club in crosses and chances created. O'Toole has two assists while combining for five chances created and nine crosses over his last three starts.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in loss O'Toole assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 5-1 defeat to Philadelphia Union. In addition, he was g...

Impact O'Toole has won his left back position back over Christian McFarlane, assisting his first goal of the season. He's started 23 times in 25 appearances, scoring and assisting once while logging in 42 tackles (29 won), 47 clearances and 43 crosses (nine won).

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in Leagues Cup O'Toole (leg) appeared off the bench for 16 minutes in Monday's 4-2 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact O'Toole has finally made his return to play following almost a month on the sidelines due to a leg issue. He returned in more of a cautious matter, getting a few minutes off the bench later into the match. He should be expected to assume back a starting spot once MLS play restarts, as he has only missed one start he has been available for this campaign.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Fire O'Toole (leg) is out for Saturday's trip to Chicago, per the MLS injury report.

Impact O'Toole isn't an option for Saturday's clash with Chicago due to a leg injury. The defender came off after 45 minutes against Austin last time out, and was replaced by Justin Haak. Haak seems to be in line for the start with O'Toole injured for Saturday's match.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three tackles O'Toole had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), three tackles (two won) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact O'Toole played all 90 minutes during his first match back from his hamstring injury. He's managed to start the last 11 games in a row for NYCFC, recording 24 crosses (seven accurate) 22 tackles and 24 clearances in that span.

JUNE 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday O'Toole (hamstring) is part of the starting XI for Wednesday's game versus LA Galaxy.

Impact O'Toole has bounced back to the squad following one match on the sidelines. His return is good news for a side that lost Mitja Ilenic (suspension) for this fixture. In case he's fit for a full outing, the 25-year-old's value should come mainly from crosses and defensive contributions.

JUNE 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Already back training with team O'Toole (hamstring) is back training with the team fully following his injury concerns, according to manager Nick Cushing, per the Hudson River Blue.

Impact O'Toole was lucky to avoid a severe injury, as the club has now confirmed his hamstring issue is not as significant as first thought following his MRI, and he is already training with the team again. This leaves him in a decent spot for a return, although it is still more likely for him to feature against Nashville on Saturday rather than Wednesday's game against the Galaxy.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Already back training with team O'Toole (hamstring) is back training with the team fully following his injury concerns, according to manager Nick Cushing, per the Hudson River Blue."O'Toole back with the team ful...

Impact O'Toole was lucky to avoid a severe injury, as the club has now confirmed his hamstring issue is not as significant as first thought following his MRI, and he is already training with the team again. This leaves him in a decent spot for a return, although it is still more likely for him to feature against Nashville on Saturday rather than Wednesday's game against the Galaxy.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE