Mitja Ilenic - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Absent from injury report Ilenic (illness) is absent from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash with Miami.

Impact Ilenic missed last time out after returning from international duty, but has now been removed from the injury report. The defender should be back available though he hasn't played in the last four matches, even when available. He should be a bench option at most.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with illness Ilenic has returned from international duty but will miss Saturday's match against Chicago due to illness, according to the club.

Impact Ilenic is unavailable for the trip to Chicago, though with Tayvon Gray back from international duty, New York City are covered at right-back. Ilenic has made five MLS appearances, three of them off the bench, so his absence does not change the expected lineup. His availability for Wednesday's trip to Inter Miami will depend on how quickly he recovers.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

On international duty Ilenic is out for the time being as he has been called up by the Slovenian national team.

Impact Ilenic is not going to be an option for part of the international break, as the defender is off with his national team during the break. This will force the defender to miss some time, although it will be a light absence due to his minimal appearances this season. The only real issue with him being out is the depth the team now has, missing multiple players due to injury and international duty.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NYCFC Ilenic returned to New York City FC after a loan spell with Polish side Rakow Czestochowa, according to the club. "We are excited to welcome Mitja back," Sporting director Todd Dun...

Impact Ilenic made six appearances across three competitions during his loan, including a starting role in Rakow's Polish Cup quarterfinal win over Avia Swidnik. The 21 year old defender has made 75 appearances for New York City across his three seasons with the club, contributing three goals and five assists, and his return gives the club added depth in defense heading into the rest of the season.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 12 • DEADSPIN.COM

New York City FC loan Mitja Ilenič to Polish club | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loaned out New York City FC have loaned defender Mitja Ilenič to Polish side Raków Częstochowa, the club announced...

JANUARY 17 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Records goal, assists in win Ilenic recorded a goal and an assist during the 3-1 win over Toronto F.C.

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martínez, Matt Freese lead NYCFC to 1-0 victory over Union

Alonso Martínez 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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 1-0

MARCH 2, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Lionel Messi's late assist helps salvage a 2-2 draw in Inter Miami's MLS opener

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 Rodríguez lead NYCFC to 3-2 victory over Cincinnati

Teenager Mitja Ilenic scored his first career goal and Santiago Rodríguez scored on a penalty kick and added an assist, leading New York City to a 3-2 victory over FC Cincinnati

OCTOBER 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

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Lionel Messi's late assist helps salvage a 2-2 draw in Inter Miami's MLS opener

Mitja Ilenic, Santiago Rodríguez lead NYCFC to 3-2 victory over Cincinnati