TAYVON GRAY NEWS

Scores and assists Gray scored a goal with his lone shot and had an assist while crossing twice (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Gray set up Andres Perea in the 30th minute before scoring himself in the 67th to play a role in two of City's five goals and tying for the team-high with two chances created. The goal and assist were each the first of September for Gray who has combined for three chances created and six crosses over his last three starts.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in defeat Gray assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Columbus Crew.

Impact With the assist Saturday, Gray has surpassed his career high assists total by triple with six on the season. He's produce four assists in the last six games, starting five of those while logging in 14 crosses and 15 tackles.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injury Gray (leg) had one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Gray only missed the last two matches after dealing with a leg injury, coming on during extra time Saturday. His form prior to getting hurt was upstanding, assisting five times in the last nine matches, eight of them coming as starts. The defender is set to return to the starting 11 for the Leagues Cup tournament, as long as he can stay healthy for the team.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

Brace of assists Gray assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and five chances created in Friday's 4-2 victory over Orlando City SC.

Impact Gray continues his stellar run of matches which has earned him a start six times in the last seven appearances. In that span, the defender had recorded four assists while producing 17 interceptions. 13 tackles and eight chances created.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Away with Jamaica Gray was called up by Jamaica for the 2024 Copa America.

Impact Gray will be away for three weeks and possibly more while on international duty with Jamaica. Mitja Ilenic should be in line for the starting XI with Gray away on international duty, a good chance for Ilenic, as Gray has started four of the last five and assisted twice.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Whips another assist Gray assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over New England Revolution.

Impact Gray got a second start in a row at right back and recorded another assist, which were also game-winners. He looks to be challenging Mitja Ilenic for that starting role, especially after two solid matches, recording six crosses (four won), nine interceptions and eight clearances in the last four games, three of them coming as starts.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant performance Gray assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Gray had an upstanding match Saturday, assisting once while launching four crosses (two accurate), making three tackles (one won) and three interceptions. That was his second start in four games, also sharing playing time with Mitja Ilenic at right back.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Busy as sub Gray registered one shot (one on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Gray only had 36 minutes of play, however was able to make an impact with four crosses (three accurate) against Colorado. This was also his first game played since Apr 6, limited him to just a depth option for the team.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another start Gray registered four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.

Impact Gray got another start in the starting XI and was impressive yet again, recording three chances with four crosses. He continues to be useful source at right back for the team, totaling 11 clearances, eight crosses (one accurate) and three crosses (two won) in five appearances, two of them coming as starts.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minutes off bench Gray had two crosses (zero accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Portland Timbers.

Impact Gray was able to get a few minutes off the bench after returning from a minor injury. He has lost his starting spot in the lineup to Mitja Ilenic, after having been the favorite over him in 2023 with 24 starts in 28 appearances. The defender has also been one of the longest members on the team, playing with the senior side since 2021 while also being part of the MLS Cup winning squad.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Gray (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's match against the Portland Timbers.

Impact Gray was featured in training this week, so his return should come as no surprise, having recovered from a leg issue that forced him to miss the club's last match against St. Louis. It will be interesting to see where the defender lines up on the team sheet in future matches, as he was a regular starter in each of his past two campaigns with New York City but was only given a bench spot in the season opener.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted back in training Gray (leg) was spotted in training and could be an option to face the Timbers on Saturday.

Impact Gray didn't play against St. Louis City due to a leg injury last week, but his return to training boosts his chances of making a quick return to the side. Gray should see plenty of minutes this season due to his versatility, as he can play both as a center-back and right-back with equal ease.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Gray (leg) is out for Saturday's clash with St. Louis, according to the NYC FC injury report.

Impact Gray was on the bench for opening day, and now he will be left on the sideline entirely due to injury. The defender was replaced by Mitja Ilenic, who may have earned the full-time starting role moving forward. Gray's first chance to return is a Saturday clash with Portland.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Starter to end year Gray will end the campaign recording 24 starts in 28 appearances with New York City F.C.

Impact Gray had been able to keep healthy for the last four months of the season, willing his starting role over Mitja Ilenic. He recorded an assist while logging in 70 clearances, 39 tackles (21 won), 26 interceptions and 23 crosses (five accurate). The homegrown player will return for his fifth season in New York after extending his contract back in 2022.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist Gray assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Gray has been featured in the starting XI the last 14 matches. In that span, he's totaled 22 interceptions, 21 tackles and 47 clearances. This brings his average clearances per game to 2.6.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minutes Saturday Gray had one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Gray made an appearance off the bench after serving a suspension last match for alleged use of language. He is expected to return to starting right back, where the team should return to a 4-2-3-1 formation with Gray, Tony Alfaro, Maxime Chanot and Braian Ezequiel Cufre lined up in the back for Saturday's clash with Real Salt Lake. In 11 appearances, the defender has made eight starts while totaling 20 clearances and 17 tackles (11 won).

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from suspension Gray has been reinstated by MLS after completing an investigation into an alleged use of language last week. He will be available for selection in Saturday's clash against RSL.

Impact Gray missed last weekend's draw with New England with a suspension while the league investigated this incident, but he's now eligible to return and face Real Salt Lake on Saturday. He is likely to plug straight back into the XI either at right-back or in a back-three for NYCFC.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against New England Gray has been suspended by MLS for an alleged language use in Wednesday's defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Gray has started five consecutive league games for NYCFC but he will be suspended while MLS reviews this disciplinary case. Mitja Ilenic (lower body) or Stephen Turnbull should replace him at right-back in the meantime.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 90 minutes Wednesday Gray started and played all 90 minutes during Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to FC Cincinnati during the U.S Open Cup.

Impact Gray was forced to come off during the 16th minute against Charlotte on May 6, but seems to of recovered and played all 90 minutes in Wednesday's match. The defender has been hounded with injuries, with Mitja Ilenic getting most of the starts at right back thus far.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Gray (undisclosed) was able to do individual work in training with NYCFC on Monday, manager Nick Cushing told reporters afterwards.

Impact Gray was starting his first MLS game since March on Saturday, but he had to come off injured after just over a quarter of an hour against Charlotte. He'll likely miss the mid-week U.S. Open Cup match while recovering but he's expected to return to team training on Tuesday and could be fit enough to be involved against the Red Bulls in MLS next weekend.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off early Gray (undisclosed) was brought off with an apparent injury 16 minutes into Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Gray returned to the starting XI for the first time since coming back from a lower leg injury and was brought off immediately. It's a worst-case scenario for the defender, who now faces another spell on the sideline.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Gray (lower leg) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Atlanta.

Impact Gray returned to the bench Saturday after missing a recent match due to a knock. The defender will hope to test his fitness in the second half, or if Mitja Ilenic is struggling.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with lower leg injury Gray missed Saturday's draw against the Revolution due to a lower leg injury, NYCFC announced before the game.

Impact Gray had started three of New York City's first five games of the season heading into Saturday, but this is already his second knock of the season. His replacement at right-back Mitja Ilenic (undisclosed) also picked up a knock against New England.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Gray recorded nine passes in Sunday's 1-0 win against Inter Miami CF. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.

Impact Gray made an appearance off the bench after missing last match with a lower body injury. He is expected to be the team's regular starting right back, however may have to share playing time with Mitja Ilenic, especially if he cannot keep healthy.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE