NYCFC NEWS

Matt Freese - One save in clean sheet Freese kept a clean sheet while making a save during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Chicago.

Impact Freese helped City earn a point by shutting out the Fire on Saturday. The keeper has allowed two goals while combining for seven saves and two clean sheets over his last three starts with a mid week trip to Atlanta next on the schedule.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Perea - Forced off in first half Perea was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Chicago due to injury.

Impact Perea left the match after just 14 minutes, succumbing to injury and being replaced by Justin Haak. The extent of the midfielder's injury should be determined in the buildup ahead of a mid week trip to Atlanta on Wednesday.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC, Fire battle to scoreless draw New York City FC overcame a commanding possession disparity, was not credited with a shot on goal until late in the second half and settled...

JULY 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NYCFC keeper Matt Freese, Fire's Chris Brady yield nothing in scoreless draw.

Matt Freese stopped two shots in goal for New York City FC and Chris Brady had one save for the Chicago Fire in a scoreless draw at Soldier Field

JULY 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Birk Risa - Trains ahead of Sunday Risa (ankle) was back in training ahead of Saturday's trip to Chicago. According to head coach Nick Cushing, "Birk Risa is fit and trained today" per the Hudson River Blue.

Impact Risa had to miss his first match of the season against Austin after picking up an ankle injury versus Montreal. The good news is the injury isn't anything serious and will be an option Saturday. He will likely return to the starting XI, where he has started all 20 games played while recording 58 clearances with 15 blocks.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin O'Toole - 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

New York City FC takes road losing streak into game against the Chicago Fire

New York City FC visits the Chicago Fire trying to stop a three-game road losing streak

JULY 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Andres Perea - Nets goal in win Perea scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Austin FC.

Impact Perea got his first start since June 20, scoring his second goal of the season. Despite only used off the bench, the midfielder has been proven to be effective when given the chance to play, averaging about 2.8 tackles per every 90 minutes played.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Freese - Unlucky in loss Freese made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Austin FC.

Impact Freese had a rare off night, allowing two goals to Gyasi Zardes to take the loss Saturday. It was also his first two goals allowed in the month, collecting six saves and a clean sheet in the last two games. The keeper will head to Chicago on Saturday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five contests.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tayvon Gray - Forced off field Gray notched one assist on one chance created before he was taken off the field in the 13th minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Austin due to an apparent injury, according to Matthew...

Impact Gray had an extremely short appearance Saturday, as he would assist on a goal in the fifth minute before leaving the field just eight minutes later due to injury. This is a tough development for the defender, as he is a regular starter, only missing one start in their past nine games. However, his injury is still labeled as undisclosed, so we will have to wait on further development before knowing if he is facing a long-term absence.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC vs. New York City FC enters weather delay | MLSSoccer.com The Matchday 25 contest between Austin FC and New York City FC will have a delayed start due to inclement weather near Q2 Stadium. The match...

JULY 7, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Road goal drought haunts NYCFC ahead of visit to Austin FC New York City FC have struggled on the road and will need to show an improved attack when they travel to play struggling Austin FC on Saturd...

JULY 6, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Christian McFarlane - Out once more McFarlane is out for Saturday's trip to Austin, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact McFarlane won't be an option for Saturday's clash as he struggles with a leg injury. The defender has made just one appearance all season but he did appear on the bench last time out. It's unclear when he suffered the injury or the severity of it, but he does little to change the starting XI.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strahinja Tanasijevic - Plays second half Tanasijevic registered one clearance in Wednesday's 2-0 win against CF Montreal.

Impact Tanasijevic saw playing time for the first time since June 20, coming on in relief of the injured Birk Risa. He's been used as a backup option at center back, recording four starts in eight appearances during his first season in MLS.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Fernandez - Two shots off bench Fernandez generated two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over CF Montreal.

Impact Fernandez has dropped in form, playing just four times since May 5. He continues to be used off the bench for NYCFC, making five starts in 14 appearances while totaling two goals and two assists.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hannes Wolf - Brace of assists Wolf assisted twice to go with one shot (one on goal) and four chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against CF Montreal.

Impact Wolf has another stellar match, recording a brace of assists for the second time for five on the season to go along with his four goals. He is having a career best campaign since deciding to move to MLS, starting 19 of the 21 games played while totaling 31 shots (12 on target), 39 chances created amd 30 tackles (17 won).

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martinez - Nets brace Martinez scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over CF Montreal.

Impact Martinez recorded his second multi scoring game of the season to deliver both goals during Wednesday's win. He now has at least 1.1 goals per 90 minutes played after starting five times in the last eight games. The attacker is looking like he will be Nick Cushing's number one striker, having started the last five contests from the forward position.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Freese - Maintains clean sheet Freese had four saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 2-0 win against CF Montreal.

Impact With another four saves, Freese continues to be one of the league leaders with 84 in 21 matches. He has also kept four clean sheets while allowing under 1.5 goals per contest. The keeper will head to Austin on Saturday, who have scored just three goals in the last five matches.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez Batista leads New York City FC against Austin

Adrian Alonso Martinez Batista leads New York City FC into a matchup with Austin after a two-goal showing against CF Montreal

JULY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Birk Risa - Suffers ankle problem Risa picked up an ankle injury in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Montreal on Wednesday and will be assessed by the medical staff to determine his availability for Saturday's game against...

Impact Cushing said Risa "rolled his ankle" in the win over Montreal, though he hasn't been ruled out for Saturday yet. However, the quick turnaround between matches will make the coaching staff to be extra cautious with the defender.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Moralez - Picks up injury Wednesday Moralez picked up a leg injury in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Montreal on Wednesday and will be assessed by the medical staff to determine his availability for Saturday's game against...

Impact Moralez was making just his second start of the season, but the playmaker had to leave the game in the first half. NYCFC are being extremely cautious with the recovery of the veteran playmaker, so it wouldn't be surprising if he doesn't play Saturday due to the quick turnaround between matches.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martinez's brace carries NYCFC past CF Montreal Alonso Martinez scored in both halves and host New York City FC won its second straight match, defeating CF Montreal 2-0 on Wednesday.Hannes...

JULY 4, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Alonso Martínez, Matt Freese lead New York City to 2-0 victory over Montreal

Rookie Alonso Martínez scored a goal in each half and Matt Freese had three saves to lead New York City FC to a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal

JULY 4, 2024 • Associated Press

'King of Queens' gives kudos to Yankee Stadium 'Grub Tub' Lifelong Mets fan Kevin James discovers The Bronx's chicken tender bucket drink

JULY 3, 2024 • NJ.COM