Matias Pellegrini - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Back as option Pellegrini has served his one-match suspension and is set to return for Saturday's clash with Toronto FC.

Impact Pellegrini has been flipping back and forth from the lineup to the bench during his first full season with the club. He only as a goal and an assist thus far, totaling 35 crossed (11 accurate) and 23 tackles (15 won) thus far. With Andres Jasson in better form, he could see more time on the bench for the remainder of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns suspension Pellegrini was booked Saturday against the Red Bulls and will be suspended to face Orlando City on Wednesday.

Impact Pellegrini started for the first time since Aug. 20, and the yellow card he earned in the Hudson River derby will rule him out for the midweek match against Orlando, as NYCFC continues to try to make a playoff push. Talles Magno could enter the starting lineup as his replacement, and Pellegrini's next chance to feature will come against Toronto on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores scissors goal Pellegrini scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 victory over CF Montreal. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Pellegrini made his first start since May and put on a show with a goal of the season candidate to give New York their first MLS victory since April. This could win him his starting position back now that he has a goal and an assist his last two outings but will have to continue to prove himself with Richard Ledezma leading the team in assists.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 2, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gets first assist of year Pellegrini assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Portland Timbers.

Impact Pellegrini got his first assist of the season after coming off the bench at halftime. He has been downgraded to the bench after starting the first seven games of the campaign with the addition of Richard Ledezma. The midfielder will continue his rotational role unless he breaks out in good form.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Cincinnati Pellegrini (lower body) was an unused substitute in Wednesday's defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Pellegrini was back in the squad Wednesday after recovering from a minor lower body injury he suffered in mid-May, but he did not got on the pitch with what was a heavily rotated lineup for New York City against FCC.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Philly Pellegrini (lower body) will miss Saturday's clash against the Union, according to New York City's injury report for the match.

Impact Pellegrini picked up an injury early on in last week's draw with Orlando City, and he will not be available for selection on Saturday. Talles Magno should return to the XI on the left wing in his absence.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off limping Pellegrini was replaced during the 9th minute of Wednesday's match against Orlando City with an apparent injury.

Impact Pellegrini has been dealing with a lower body injury that has kept him sidelined for the last two matches, but looks to have picked up another injury Wednesday. He was replaced by Talles Magno, who has gotten the start on the bench against Orlando City.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injury report Pellegrini (lower body) is not carrying an injury designation into Saturday's Hudson River derby.

Impact Pellegrini missed last weekend's loss to Charlotte FC with a lower body injury, but he's been taken off the report heading into the clash against the Red Bulls on Saturday.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doing individual work in training Pellegrini (lower body) was training individually with NYCFC on Monday, according to manager Nick Cushing.

Impact Pellegrini missed Saturday's loss to Charlotte FC with this injury, but he was able to train on his own Monday and could be available for next weekend's derby if he can get fit in time.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out vs Charlotte Pellegrini (lower body) was not an option for Saturday's 3-2 loss against Charlotte F.C.

Impact Pellegrini was listed as questionable coming into Saturday's match with lower body issues, but ended up sitting out with Gabriel Pereira returning from injury (lower body) and starting at midfield, alongside Richard Ledezma and Andre Jasson. He's started in eight of the nine appearances thus far, but has yet to record a goal or an assist. If he is set to miss more time, then Richard Ledezma will continue to get the start for the time being.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Pellegrini took two shots (one on target) and made a clearance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Toronto FC.

Impact Pellegrini returned to the XI on the right wing Saturday while Gabriel Pereira (lower body) was out injured. The arrival of Richard Ledezma has sparked a formation change for NYC, with Santiago Rodriguez sliding up to center forward and Talles Magno returning to the left wing, which leaves Pellegrini and Pereira to battle for the starting spot on the right.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One shot in return Pellegrini recorded one shot (zero on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win against FC Dallas.

Impact Pellegrini started on the bench after serving a one-match ban last game for yellow card accumulation. He has yet to score for the team this season, recording 14 tackles (11 won) and 14 crosses (three won) in eight contests. With Gabriel Pereira likely to continue to get starts, the midfielder will have to compete with Richard Ledezma if he wants to continue to start for the team.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Pellegrini will be available for next weekend's clash against FC Dallas after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Pellegrini missed Saturday's win over Nashville with a suspension due to yellow card accumulation, but he will be eligible to return to the squad next weekend and could plug straight back into the XI on the right wing against Dallas.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Nashville Pellegrini won four of four tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United, but he also picked up a yellow card that will suspend him for next weekend's clash with Nashville...

Impact Pellegrini will miss next weekend's game with a suspension for yellow card accumulation. He has started all seven of NYCFC's matches this season, splitting time between attacking midfield and either wing, but Gabriel Pereira or Richard Ledezma could replace him in the XI to face Nashville.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three crosses Pellegrini registered three crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Pellegrini has made his fifth start in a row while totaling his 10th cross of the season. He is still looking for his first goal contributor of the year, but has done a fair job in the midfielder with six tackles (four won) and five chances created thus far. With the arrival of Richard Ledezma, Pellegrini will begin to see competition for his starting role and could be replaced if he begins to slip up.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in draw Pellegrini took a shot on target and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Fire. He also made a clearance and won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Pellegrini has started both of NYCFC's first two games of the season, taking four shots and creating two chances from attacking midfield across the pair of matches. But the recent return of Santiago Rodriguez should push Pellegrini into a backup option in the position moving forward.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to New York City Pellegrini has signed a new two-year contract with NYCFC after being claimed off of waivers in December.

Impact Pellegrini made six appearances off the bench for NYC last season after joining the club from Miami in August. The 22-year-old winger was subsequently released and then re-claimed off waivers in the offseason.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matías Pellegrini returns to NYCFC via waivers | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Waivers New York City FC have claimed attacking midfielder Matías Pellegrini off waivers, the club announced Thursd...

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Explaining how Matias Pellegrini joined NYCFC from Inter Miami | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Waived, signed Matias Pellegrini is a new player for New York City FC, joining through the remainder of the 2022 ML...

AUGUST 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Claimed by NYCFC off waivers Pellegrini has joined NYCFC for the rest of the season after the club claimed him off waivers Friday. He's expected to arrive for training after Sunday's match against Chicago, acc...

Impact Pellegrini has struggled to find his footing ever since arriving in MLS as the first signing in Miami's history. After a rather boring loan back to Argentina with Estudiantes, he does find himself in a good situation if he's able to support the Brazilian front line of Talles Magno, Thiago and Heber.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from loan Pellegrini is returning to Inter Miami after a 12-month loan stint with Estudiantes de La Plata, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Pellegrini tallied four goals in 41 appearances in all competitions during his year-long loan with Estudiantes in Argentina, and the 22-year-old now returns to Miami. With Robbie Robinson (hamstring) possibly out for the season, Pellegrini could prove to be a valuable player on the left wing if Miami opts to keep him.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLS concludes Beckham's Miami broke league budget rules

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