Impact Ilenic was back in the lineup for NYCFC after serving time at the U21 Euros with Slovenia. He recorded both a goal and an assist for two goals and one assist on the season.
JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE
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Records goal, assists in win Ilenic recorded a goal and an assist during the 3-1 win over Toronto F.C.
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 3-1JULY 4 • Associated Press
Back with NYCFC Ilenic is back from international duty with Slovenia as he was an unused substitute in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Montreal.
Impact Ilenic returned from the U21 EURO Championship with Slovenia and was back on the bench for Saturday's game against Montreal. The young defender will likely remain only a bench option moving forward for NYCFC since he hasn't started a single MLS game since April 19, with Tayvon Gray and Strahinja Tanasijevic preferred at right-back.
JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE
Out on international duty Ilenic is out on international duty with Slovenia in the U21 EUROS and won't be available for selection in the near future.
Impact The tournament runs from June 11 to June 28, although the group stage ends on June 18. It wouldn't be surprising if Slovenia aren't able to advance since they share group with Germany, England and Czech Republic. Ilenic is expected to see regular minutes with the team during that tournament.
JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE
Substitute option against Montreal Ilenic (leg) is on the bench to face Montreal on Saturday.
Impact Ilenic missed the previous two games due to the injury but regained enough fitness to be available as a backup player. The right-back made seven consecutive starts before being hurt, racking up 17 crosses, 19 clearances and one assist in that span. He'll challenge Tayvon Gray for playing time going forward.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with leg injury Ilenic (leg) was not an option during the 1-0 win over Toronto.
Impact Ilenic did not make the trip to Toronto as he is dealing with a leg injury. He's been in good form of late, assisting once while totaling 17 crosses (three accurate) and 19 clearances in that span. Tayvon Gray was back in the starting XI at right back in his absense.
APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE
Knocks in assist Ilenic assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Philadelphia Union.
Impact Ilenic has already matched his goal and assist total from 2024 in just eight appearances, as he is expected to surpass several career highs this season. He is also the current favorite for the right back position, making 19 crosses (four won), 19 clearances and nine interceptions.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Alonso MartĂnez, Matt Freese lead NYCFC to 1-0 victory over Union
Alonso MartĂnez scored early in the second half for New York City FC and Matt Freese made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over Philadelphia at Citi Field in the Union’s first match w...APRIL 13 • Associated Press
Keeps clean sheet versus Crew Ilenic recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Columbus Crew.
Impact Ilenic kept his first clean sheet of the season Saturday despite Columbus taking 24 shots through 90 minutes. Ilenic won one tackle, intercepted two passes, made two clearances and won four duels on the defensive end. He also recorded one inaccurate cross as he played the full 90 minutes for the fourth time this season.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Lloris, Hollingshead's late goal help LAFC beat New York City FC 1-0
Ryan Hollingshead scored a goal in the 86th minute to help Los Angeles FC beat New York City FC 1-0MARCH 2 • Associated Press
Scores off set piece Ilenic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Miami CF.
Impact Ilenic was able to find the back of the net following a set piece situation, giving him his first goal of the season. He will likely be in a rotational role with Tayvon Gray, having started 19 times in 26 appearances in 2024.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
"That was basically my dream: to do it in front of Lionel Messi" - Cristiano Ronaldo fan Mitja Ilenic on why he did 'Siu' after scoring vs Inter Miami New York City FC defender Mitja Ilenic claimed that his idol, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, inspired his celebration after scoring...
FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
"Same same, but different" - NYCFC react on X as Mitja Ilenic mimics Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siu' after scoring against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami MLS side New York City FC reacted on X after Mitja Ilenic mimicked Cristiano Ronaldo's 'siu' celebration after scoring against Lionel Messi'...
FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Lionel Messi's late assist helps salvage a 2-2 draw in Inter Miami's MLS opener
Telasco Segovia scored the tying goal on an assist by Lionel Messi in the 10th minute of stoppage time and Inter Miami played New York City...FEBRUARY 23 • FOX SPORTS
Sends NYCFC to next round Ilenic had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 (6-5) penalty shootout victory against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Ilenic had the last day Saturday, scoring the final penalty kick in the shootout to send the team to the conference semifinals. He's been given a second start in a row at right back with Tayvon Gray dealing with personal issues. He's been able to produce eight clearances, four tackles and two crosses (zero accurate) in the two games played, playing all 90 minutes in each contest.
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in crucial win Ilenic assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Ilenic got the start with Tayvon Gray serving a suspension, recoding an assist to help get the win Saturday. He's been used as a backup for Gray at right back, having made just two starts in five appearances since Sep 18, scoring and assisting once in that span.
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Mitja Ilenic, Santiago RodrĂguez lead NYCFC to 3-2 victory over Cincinnati
Teenager Mitja Ilenic scored his first career goal and Santiago RodrĂguez scored on a penalty kick and added an assist, leading New York City to a 3-2 victory over FC CincinnatiOCTOBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press
Scores first MLS goals Ilenic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Ilenic logged in his first MLS goal to get things going for NYCFC. He also got his first start since the break, only appearing three times since with Tayvon Gray getting most of the time at right back. In 22 appearances, the defender started 16 times with a goal while collecting 47 crosses (16 accurate), 20 tackles (12 won) and 31 clearances.
OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for weekend Ilenic has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's trip to Nashville.
Impact Ilenic continues to share playing time with Tayvon Gray at right back. starting 11 of the 14 games played while logging in 31 crosses (nine accurate), 19 clearances and 12 tackles during his second campaign in MLS.
JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Handed red Ilenic registered one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-2 defeat against Columbus Crew. He picked up a red card and was sent off in the 39th minute.
Impact Ilenic's day ended early with a straight red card just before halftime. He is set to miss the clash with the Galaxy, with New York City F.C likely to revert to three players in the back if Kevin O'Toole (hamstring) does not recover in time. The defender only started once in his last three matches after starting the first five games of the campaign.
JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Makes two crosses Ilenic generated two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Miami CF.
Impact Ilenic played 67 minutes Saturday in his return from international duty. He's logged in 12 crosses (three accurate), four tackles (three won) and six chances created in five appearances, all of them coming as starts.
APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to NYC Ilenic is back with New York City F.C after playing with the Slovenia U21s during the international break, reports the Hudson River Blue.
Impact Ilenic will return to the starting right back position after starting the first four matches of the season. He's logged in 10 crosses (three accurate), six interceptions, five clearances and three tackles (two won) during his second season in New York.
MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will serve with Slovenia U21s Ilenic has been called up by Slovenia to take part in their U21 Euro qualifier against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday.
Impact Ilenic will be absent from the club's upcoming match against Cincinnati on Saturday due to his international duty services. Unfortunately for the club, this does mean they will lose one of their regular starters for a contest, as he has started in all four matches this season at right-back, with Strahinja Tanasijevic being his most likely replacement Saturday. The club hopes to have Ilenic back by their match on March 30 against Inter Miami. However, he may not be an option for NYCFC again until the April 4 contest against Atlanta, depending on when he returns to the States, seeing Slovenia's match is on Tuesday, leaving only a couple of days for him to return.
MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Wins right back role Ilenic recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Portland Timbers.
Impact Ilenic has earned himself the right back role as he enters his second year in the big apple. He's recorded eight crosses (two accurate), five clearances and four interceptions in the three matches played, all of them coming as starts. This means that Tayvon Gray will be used as just a bench option.
MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Demoted to bench role Ilenic ended the year making 13 starts in 22 appearances during his first season with New York City F.C.
Impact Ilenic had only got the start while Tayvon Gray was injured. Since then, he had only been a bench option, recording two assists in 43 crosses (eight won) and 27 tackles (16 won). The defender will see competition with goth Gray and Kevin O'Toole for a starting outside back role with the team.
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
