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Santiago Rodriguez - Seven crosses in win Rodriguez generated seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 (6-5) penalty shootout victory versus FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Rodriguez was able to send seven crosses while converting a penalty shootout to take the win. He's scored once with 10 tackles, 15 crosses (five accurate) and five chances created in the three playoff matches for NYCFC.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mitja Ilenic - 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

Matt Freese - Comes up big in win Freese registered four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 (6-5) penalty shootout win versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Freese was the star of the match for NYCFC, making four huge saves while also saving a few penalties during the shootout win Saturday. He's averaging about 3.6 saves per game, only allowing two goals with a clean sheet in three playoff matches. The keeper will face off against cross river rivals RBNY on Nov 23 for a spot in the conference finals, who have scored 10 goals in the last five contests. Freese has also conceded two goals with six saves against the opponent on two occasions this campaign.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC beats Cincinnati in shootout, moves on to East semis FC Cincinnati and New York City FC couldn’t decide a winner after neither side scored over 90 minutes, but Matt Freese moved NYCFC on to the...

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

New York City FC beats Cincinnati in shootout, moves on to East semis FC Cincinnati and New York City FC couldn’t decide a winner after neither side scored over 90 minutes, but Matt Freese moved NYCFC on to the...

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Matt Freese, NYCFC outduel Roman Celentano and Cincinnati in 6-5 shootout to win first-round series

Matt Freese had three saves in a nine-round shootout and Mitja Ilenic scored the winner as New York City FC beat Roman Celentano and FC Cincinnati 6-5 after the two clubs dueled to...

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

FC Cincinnati, New York City FC face decisive Game 3: "It's win or you're out" | MLSSoccer.com Is there a favorite for Saturday's all-or-nothing Game 3 between FC Cincinnati and New York City FC (4 pm ET | MLS Season Pass)?

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tayvon Gray - Suspension served Gray has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.

Impact Gray will be available for the must-win match against Cincinnati after picking up a red card during game one. He will also likely return to the lineup after scoring a goal with two assists in the last 10 matches played, totaling 18 clearances and 15 tackles in that span.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC: How to watch, stream Round One Game 3 | MLSSoccer.com It all comes down to Game 3 as FC Cincinnati welcome New York City FC to decide who will advance from their Round One Best-of-3 Series.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Mitja Ilenic - 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

Thiago Martins - Scores first MLS goal Martins scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Martins came in the clutch for his first MLS goal to give the team the go ahead goal. He's been one of the league's best defenders, averaging about 4.1 clearances per game while making 20 blocks with five clean sheets in 33 appearances, all of them coming as starts.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Rodriguez - Connects pk Rodriguez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory over FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a y...

Impact Rodriguez connects the late penalty to give NYCFC the 3-1 wn to force a game three. Along with Alonso Martinez, he's also been the lead contributor for goals for the team with five goals scored in the last six games, totaling 15 shots (eight on target).

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martinez - Back on scoring sheet Martinez scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact As expected, Martinez s back on the score sheet with his first goal of the playoffs. This gives him 17 on the season, recording the most amount of goals for MLS in a single season since Taty Castellanos back in 2021. He's still averaging about a goal per 90 minutes, averaging about 2.1 shots per contest.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Freese - Makes solid saves Freese had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Freese had a huge match Saturday, making four huge saves to allow just a goal during the win. He's allowed two goals in the two playoff matches, making 10 saves in that span. The keeper will travel to Cincinnati for the must-win match on Saturday, who have scored five goals in four contests against Freese this campaign.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC respond in "do-or-die" Game 2 vs. FC Cincinnati | MLSSoccer.com New York City FC entered Game 2 of their Round One Best-of-3 Series against FC Cincinnati knowing they needed a win to keep their Audi 2024...

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Alonso Martínez, Thiago Martins help NYCFC force deciding match with 3-1 victory over Cincinnati

Alonso Martínez and defender Thiago Martins scored first-half goals and New York City FC forced a deciding match with a 3-1 victory over FC Cincinnati at Citi Field

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

NYCFC beats FC Cincinnati to force decisive Match 3 Alonso Martinez and Thiago Martins scored first-half goals as New York City FC defeated visiting FC Cincinnati 3-1 in New York on Saturday,...

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

New York City FC vs. FC Cincinnati LIVE STREAM (11/2/24): Watch MLS Playoffs online | Time, TV, channel for soccer game New York City FC faces FC Cincinnati in an MLS Playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 (11/2/24) at Citi Field in Queens, New York.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • NJ.COM

Commentary | Historic Dodgers pull off comeback for the ages to win eighth crown The silent, somber Bronx suddenly was bathed in joyous dancing blue, a screaming scrum leaping and b...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Jovan Mijatovic - First appearance since Sep 18 Mijatovic recorded one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-0 loss against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Mijatovic has not been able to live up to his expectations during his first season in MLS. failing to record a single goal, resulting in just 12 appearances , averaging about 22 minutes of play per game. He also appeared for the first time in over a month, with Monsef Bakrar getting the edge over him off the bench in the attack.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Rodriguez - No luck vs CIN Rodriguez recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Monday's 1-0 loss against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Rodriguez failed to help get a goal Monday despite six crosses and four corners. He leads the team in set pieces while logging in 12 goals and six assists during his fourth campaign in the Big Apple.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Freese - Excellent in playoff debut Freese recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-0 defeat to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Freese allowed just a goal while making six huge saves Monday during his MLS Playoff debut. Despite not being listed as a finalist for MLS keeper of the year, Freese has had an impressive campaign, averaging about 3.6 saves per match. The keeper will return home for the second playoff game against Cincinnati on Saturday, where Freese has allowed four goals with 14 saves in three contests against the opponent.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC vs. FC Cincinnati: How to watch, stream Round One Game 2 | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati (No. 3) travel to New York City FC (No. 6) on Saturday, looking to complete the sweep in their Round One Best-of-3 Series.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tayvon Gray - Sent off Monday Gray was sent off in extra time of Monday's 1-0 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Gray will have to sit out the club's second playoff match of the campaign, as he has been handed a red card and a one-match ban. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Mitja Ilenic as his likely replacement. He will next be available for the third match of their opening round series on Nov. 9, if the series makes it to three games.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC vs. FC Cincinnati LIVE STREAM (10/28/24): Watch MLS Playoffs online | Time, TV, channel for soccer game New York City FC faces FC Cincinnati in an MLS Playoff game on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 (10/28/24) at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • NJ.COM