2023 New York City FC season

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New York City FC
2023 season
Head coach Nick Cushing
Stadium Yankee Stadium
(The Bronx, New York)
Citi Field
(Queens, New York)
(6 matches)
MLS Conference: 11th
Overall: 22nd
MLS Cup Playoffs Did not qualify
U.S. Open Cup Round of 32
Leagues Cup Round of 32
Average home league attendance19,816 [1]
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The 2023 New York City FC season was the club's ninth season in Major League Soccer, the top division of soccer in the United States. The club split its home games between Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, and began play against Nashville SC on February 25, 2023.

Contents

Player movement

In

No.Pos.PlayerTransferred fromFee/notesDateSource
3 DF Flag of Argentina.svg Braian Cufré Flag of Spain.svg RCD Mallorca LoanFebruary 3, 2023 [2]
6 DF Flag of the United States.svg James Sands Flag of Scotland.svg Rangers F.C. End of loanMarch 1, 2023 [3]
9 ST Flag of Algeria.svg Monsef Bakrar Flag of Croatia.svg NK Istra 1961 TransferJuly 11, 2023 [4]
10 AM Flag of Uruguay.svg Santiago Rodríguez Flag of Uruguay.svg Montevideo City Torque TransferMarch 3, 2023 [5]
27 AM Flag of Argentina.svg Maximiliano Moralez Flag of Argentina.svg Racing Club de Avellaneda TransferAugust 8, 2023
11 FW Flag of Argentina.svg Julián Fernández Flag of Argentina.svg Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield TransferAugust 1, 2023 [6]
16 FW Flag of Costa Rica.svg Alonso Martínez Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Lommel SK TransferAugust 2, 2023
19 ST Flag of the United States.svg Gabriel Segal Flag of Germany.svg 1. FC Köln II TransferJanuary 10, 2023 [7]
20 AM Flag of the United States.svg Richard Ledezma Flag of the Netherlands.svg PSV LoanMarch 23, 2023 [8]
35 DF Flag of Slovenia.svg Mitja Ilenič Flag of Slovenia.svg NK Domžale TransferJanuary 4, 2023 [9]
49 GK Flag of the United States.svg Matt Freese Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union $350,000 in General Allocation MoneyJanuary 27, 2023 [10]
15 DM Flag of the United States.svg Andrés Perea Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union TransferJuly 28, 2023
5 DF Flag of Norway.svg Birk Risa Flag of Norway.svg Molde FK TransferJuly 17, 2023
93 DF Flag of Mexico.svg Tony Alfaro Flag of the United States.svg D.C. United TransferDecember 22, 2022 [11]

Out

No.Pos.PlayerTransferred toFee/notesDateSource
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg Sean Johnson Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC Free transferJanuary 27, 2023 [12]
2 LB Flag of the United States.svg Chris Gloster BuyoutFebruary 17, 2023 [13]
3 RB Flag of Sweden.svg Anton Tinnerholm Flag of Sweden.svg Malmö FF Free transferNovember 14, 2022 [14]
6 CB Flag of Peru.svg Alexander Callens Flag of Spain.svg Girona FC Free transferJanuary 23, 2023 [15]
8 FW Flag of Brazil.svg Thiago Andrade Flag of Brazil.svg Athletico Paranaense LoanApril 3, 2023 [16]
9 ST Flag of Brazil.svg Héber Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Sounders FC $400,000 of General Allocation MoneyDecember 29, 2022 [17]
10 CAM Flag of Argentina.svg Maximiliano Moralez Flag of Argentina.svg Racing Club de Avellaneda Free transferDecember 23, 2022 [18]
11 MF Flag of Brazil.svg Gabriel Pereira dos Santos Flag of Qatar.svg Al-Rayyan SC TransferJuly 22, 2023 [19]
12 LB Flag of Denmark.svg Malte Amundsen Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew $500,000 of General Allocation MoneyApril 25, 2023
20 AM Flag of Uruguay.svg Santiago Rodríguez Flag of Uruguay.svg Montevideo City Torque End of loanDecember 31, 2022
23 MF Flag of the United States.svg Gedion Zelalem Flag of the Netherlands.svg FC Den Bosch Option declinedNovember 15, 2022 [20]
26 MF Flag of Uruguay.svg Nicolás Acevedo Flag of Brazil.svg Bahia LoanDecember 20, 2022 [21]
32 DF Flag of the United States.svg Vuk Latinovich Flag of Estonia.svg FCI Levadia Tallinn Option declinedNovember 15, 2022 [23]
93 DF Flag of Mexico.svg Tony Alfaro Flag of the United States.svg LA Galaxy $500,000 of General Allocation MoneyJuly 11, 2023 [24]
4 CB Flag of Luxembourg.svg Maxime Chanot Flag of France.svg AC Ajaccio FreeAugust 29, 2023 [25]

Current roster

As of October 27, 2023 [26]
Squad No.NameNationalityPosition(s)SinceDate of birth (age)Signed fromGames PlayedGoals
Goalkeepers
1 Luis Barraza Flag of the United States.svg GK 2019November 8, 1996 (age 28) Chicago FC United 340
25 Cody Mizell Flag of the United States.svg GK 2021September 30, 1991 (age 33) New Mexico United 00
49 Matt Freese Flag of the United States.svg GK 2023February 9, 1998 (age 27) Philadelphia Union 30
Defenders
3 Braian Cufré Flag of Argentina.svg LB 2023December 15, 1996 (age 28) RCD Mallorca 282
4 Maxime Chanot Flag of Luxembourg.svg CB 2016November 21, 1989 (age 35) Kortrijk 19910
5 Birk Risa Flag of Norway.svg CB 2023February 13, 1998 (age 27) Molde FK 100
12 Malte Amundsen Flag of Denmark.svg LB 2018February 11, 1998 (age 27) Vejle 711
13 Thiago Martins Bueno Flag of Brazil.svg CB 2022March 17, 1995 (age 30) Yokohama F. Marinos 660
24 Tayvon Gray Flag of Jamaica.svg RB 2017August 19, 2002 (age 22)New York City Academy810
33 Nicholás Enrique Benalcázar Flag of the United States.svg CB 2022June 6, 2001 (age 24)New York City Academy10
34 Stephen Turnbull (soccer, born 1998) Flag of the United States.svg RB 2023March 13, 1998 (age 27)NYCFC II110
35 Mitja Ilenic Flag of Slovenia.svg RB 2023December 26, 2004 (age 20) NK Domžale 240
93 Tony Alfaro Flag of Mexico.svg CB 2023June 15, 1993 (age 31) D.C. United 70
Midfielders
6 James Sands Flag of the United States.svg DM 2017July 6, 2000 (age 24) Rangers F.C. 940
7 Alfredo Morales Flag of the United States.svg DM 2021May 12, 1990 (age 35) Fortuna Düsseldorf 861
15 Andrés Perea Flag of the United States.svg DM 2023November 14, 2000 (age 24) Philadelphia Union 101
10 Santiago Rodríguez Flag of Uruguay.svg AM 2023January 8, 2000 (age 25) Montevideo City Torque 11418
11 Gabriel Pereira dos Santos Flag of Brazil.svg AM 2022August 1, 2001 (age 23) Corinthians 5415
17 Matías Pellegrini Flag of Argentina.svg CM 2022March 11, 2000 (age 25) Inter Miami CF 331
20 Richard Ledezma Flag of the United States.svg AM 2023September 6, 2000 (age 24) PSV 270
21 Andres Jasson Flag of the United States.svg MF 2020January 17, 2002 (age 23)New York Soccer Club664
27 Maximiliano Moralez Flag of Argentina.svg AM 2017February 27, 1987 (age 38) Racing Avellaneda 19835
55 Keaton Parks Flag of the United States.svg CM 2019August 6, 1997 (age 27) Benfica 15114
80 Justin Haak Flag of the United States.svg CM 2019September 12, 2001 (age 23)New York Soccer Club421
Forwards
8 Thiago Andrade Flag of Brazil.svg LW 2021October 31, 2000 (age 24) Esporte Clube Bahia 7012
22 Kevin O'Toole Flag of the United States.svg LW 2022December 14, 1998 (age 26)Princeton Tigers men's soccer350
43 Talles Magno Bacelar Martins Flag of Brazil.svg AM 2021June 26, 2002 (age 22) Vasco da Gama 9718
9 Monsef Bakrar Flag of Algeria.svg ST 2023January 13, 2001 (age 24) NK Istra 1961 134
19 Gabriel Segal Flag of the United States.svg ST 2023May 17, 2001 (age 24) 1. FC Köln II 132
11 Julián Fernández Flag of Argentina.svg FW 2023January 30, 2004 (age 21) Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield 92
16 Alonso Martínez Flag of Costa Rica.svg FW 2023October 15, 1998 (age 26) Lommel SK 30

Competitions

Preseason

Friendlies

November 10Friendly Inter Miami CF 1–2 New York City FC Fort Lauderdale, Florida
8:00p.m. ESTRobinson Soccerball shade.svg81' Report Magno Soccerball shade.svg43'
Fernandez Soccerball shade.svg48'		Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Referee: Ismir Pekmic

Major League Soccer

League tables

Eastern Conference
MLS Eastern Conference table (2023)
PosTeam
PldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
9 Charlotte FC 341011134552−743Qualification for the wild-card round
10 CF Montréal 34121753652−1641
11 New York City FC 34911143539−441
12 D.C. United 341014104549−440
13 Chicago Fire FC 341014103951−1240
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Overall
Overall MLS standings table
PosTeam
PldWLTGFGAGDPts
20 CF Montréal 34121753652−1641
21 Minnesota United FC 341013114651−541
22 New York City FC 34911143539−441
23 D.C. United 341014104549−440
24 Chicago Fire FC 341014103951−1240
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Match results
February 251 Nashville SC 2–0 New York City FC Nashville, TN
4:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Geodis Park
Attendance: 28,051
Referee: Armando Villarreal
March 42 Chicago Fire 1–1 New York City FC Chicago, IL
8:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Soldier Field
Attendance: 19,671
Referee: Filip Dujic
March 113 New York City FC 1–0 Inter Miami FC New York, NY
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 24,489
Referee: Lukasz Szpala
March 184 New York City FC 3–2 D.C. United New York, NY
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 17,281
Referee: Mark Allatin
March 255 Houston Dynamo FC 1–0 New York City FC Houston, TX
8:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 13,024
Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr.
April 16 New England Revolution 1–1 New York City FC Foxborough, MA
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 18,521
Referee: Ismail Elfath
April 87 New York City FC 1–1 Atlanta United FC New York, NY
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 20,095
Referee: Drew Fischer
April 158 New York City FC 2–1 Nashville SC New York, NY
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 18,687
Referee: Allen Chapman
April 229 New York City FC 3–1 FC Dallas New York, NY
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 20,922
Referee: Fotis Bazakos
April 2910 Toronto FC 1–0 New York City FC Toronto, ON
7:30 PM EST Sapong Soccerball shade.svg46'
Laryea Yellow card.svg 65'
Hedges Yellow card.svg 72'
Johnson Yellow card.svg 80'		 Report Parks Yellow card.svg 54'Stadium: BMO Field
Attendance: 21,847
Referee: Armando Villarreal
May 611 Charlotte FC 3–2 New York City FC Charlotte, NC
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
Attendance: 30,454
Referee: Chris Penso
May 1312 New York Red Bulls 1–0 New York City FC Harrison, NJ
7:30 PM EST Reyes Yellow card.svg 67'
Nealis Yellow card.svg 72'
Fernandez Soccerball shade.svg76'
Cásseres Jr. Yellow card.svg 88'		 Report Parks Yellow card.svg 37'Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 23,121
Referee: Ted Unkel
May 1713 Orlando City SC 1–1 New York City FC Orlando, FL
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Attendance: 17,012
Referee: Sergii Boiko
May 2714 New York City FC 1–3 Philadelphia Union New York, NY
7:30 PM EST Pereira Soccerball shade.svg37'
Gray Yellow card.svg 38'
Thiago Martins Yellow card.svg 52'
O'Toole Yellow card.svg 61'		 Report Glesnes Yellow card.svg 30'
Carranza Soccerball shade.svg45+1', Soccerball shade.svg45+3'
Gazdag Soccerball shade.svg53' (pen.)
Uhre Yellow card.svg 69'
Bueno Yellow card.svg 83'		Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 22,830
Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr.
May 3115 New York City FC 1–3 FC Cincinnati New York, NY
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 14,806
Referee: Armando Villarreal
June 316 New York City FC 0–0 New England Revolution New York, NY
3:30 PM EST Chanot Yellow card.svg 81'
Cufré Red card.svg 90+1'		 Report Boateng Yellow card.svg 43'
Gil Yellow card.svg 85'		Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 22,203
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
June 1017 Real Salt Lake 0–0 New York City FC Sandy, UT
9:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: America First Field
Attendance: 20,301
Referee: Fotis Bazakos
June 1718 New York City FC 1–1 Columbus Crew New York, NY
3:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 30,615
Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere
June 2119 Atlanta United FC 2–2 New York City FC Atlanta, GA
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Attendance: 42,557
Referee: Jon Freemon
June 2420 Portland Timbers 1–1 New York City FC Portland, OR
10:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 22,676
Referee: Nima Saghafi
July 121 CF Montréal 0–1 New York City FC Montreal, QC
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Stade Saputo
Attendance: 16,038
Referee: Victor Rivas
July 522 New York City FC 1–1 Charlotte FC New York, NY
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 15,122
Referee: Filip Dujic
July 823 Columbus Crew 1–1 New York City FC Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lower.com Field
Attendance: 20,533
Referee: Sergii Boiko
August 2025 New York City FC 0–2 Minnesota United FC New York, NY
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 18,606
Referee: Nima Saghafi
August 2626 FC Cincinnati 3–0 New York City FC Cincinnati, OH
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: TQL Stadium
Attendance: 25,513
Referee: Chris Penso
August 3027 New York City FC 2–0 CF Montréal New York, NY
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 15,273
Referee: Fotis Bazakos
September 228 New York City FC 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC New York, NY
3:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 17,942
Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere
September 1629 New York City FC 0–0 New York Red Bulls New York, NY
3:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 29,657
Referee: Joseph Dickerson
September 2030 New York City FC 2–0 Orlando City SC New York, NY
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 15,238
Referee: Ismail Elfath
September 2431 New York City FC 3–0 Toronto FC Harrison, NJ
1:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 7,417
Referee: Sergii Boiko
Note: Match postponed from September 23 due to water main break at Red Bull Arena.
September 3032 Inter Miami CF 1–1 New York City FC Fort Lauderdale, FL
8:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: DRV PNK Stadium
Attendance: 20,135
Referee: Victor Rivas
Note: Match delayed an hour due to lightning in the area
October 733 D.C. United 2–0 New York City FC Washington, DC
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Audi Field
Attendance: 19,215
Referee: Fotis Bazakos
October 2134 New York City FC 1–0 Chicago Fire FC New York, NY
6:00 PM EST
Report Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 23,260
Referee: Allen Chapman

Leagues Cup

The Leagues Cup took place from July 21 to August 19. New York City FC entered in the group stage as a seeded team, based on the 2022 Major League Soccer standings.

East 3

PosTeam
PldWPWPLLGFGAGDPtsQualification ATL NYC TOR
1 Flag of Mexico.svg Atlas 2200020+26Advance to knockout stage —— 1–0
2 Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC 2100151+43 0–1 — 5–0
3 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC 2000206−60———
Source: Leagues Cup
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
July 23, 2023 Group stage New York City FC Flag of the United States.svg 0–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Atlas New York, NY
19:00 ET
 Report
Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 22,267
Referee: Bryan López
July 26, 2023 Group stage New York City FC Flag of the United States.svg 5–0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto FC Harrison, NJ
19:30 ET
 Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 7,417
Referee: Guillermo Pacheco Larios
August 3, 2023 R32 New York Red Bulls Flag of the United States.svg 1–0 Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC Harrison, NJ
20:00 ET
 Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 11,004
Referee: Daniel Quintero Huitrón

U.S. Open Cup

New York City FC entered the Open Cup in the Round of 32, based on the 2022 Major League Soccer standings.

May 10Round of 32 FC Cincinnati (MLS) Flag of Ohio.svg 1–0 Flag of New York.svg New York City FC (MLS) Cincinnati, OH
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: TQL Stadium
Attendance: 7,196
Referee: Timothy Ford

References

  1. ↑ Kennedy, Paul (October 22, 2023). "MLS breaks attendance record" . Soccer America . Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  2. ↑ "New York City Football Club Acquires Defender Braian Cufré on Loan from RCD Mallorca". New York City FC. February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Midfielder James Sands Returns After Loan Spell and Signs Contract Extension with New York City Football Club". New York City FC. March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  4. ↑ "NNew York City Football Club Signs Algerian Forward Mounsef Bakrar". New York City FC. July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  5. ↑ "New York City Football Club Acquired Midfielder Santiago Rodriguez from Montevideo City Torque as a Designated Player". New York City FC. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  6. ↑ "New York City Football Club Signs Argentinian Forward Julián Fernández". New York City FC. August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  7. ↑ "New York City Football Club Claims Forward Gabriel Segal Off Waivers". New York City FC. January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  8. ↑ Sigal, Jonathan (March 24, 2023). "NYCFC sign midfielder Richy Ledezma on loan from PSV Eindhoven". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
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  10. ↑ "New York City Football Club Acquires Goalkeeper Matt Freese for $350K in General Allocation Money". New York City FC. January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  11. ↑ "New York City Football Club Signs Defender Jose 'Tony' Alfaro". New York City FC. December 22, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Goalkeeper Sean Johnson Departs New York City Football Club". New York City FC. January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  13. ↑ "New York City Football Club Exercises Offseason Buyout on Defender Chris Gloster". New York City FC. February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  14. ↑ "New York City FC Homegrown James Sands Loaned to Rangers FC". New York City FC. November 14, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Defender Alexander Callens Departs New York City Football Club". New York City FC. January 23, 2023.
  16. ↑ "New York City Football Club Loans Thiago Andrade to Athletico Paranaense". New York City FC. April 3, 2023.
  17. ↑ "New York City Football Club Acquires Up to $550k in General Allocation Money from Seattle Sounders in Exchange for Héber". New York City FC. December 29, 2022.
  18. ↑ "Maxi Moralez Departs New York City Football Club". New York City FC. December 23, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  19. ↑ "New York City Football Club Midfielder Gabriel Pereira Transfers to Al Rayyan". New York City FC. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  20. ↑ "New York City FC Announces Roster Moves for 2023". New York City FC. November 15, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  21. ↑ "New York City Football Club Loans Nicolás Acevedo to Esporte Clube Bahia". New York City FC. December 20, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  22. "New York City FC Announces Roster Moves for 2023". New York City FC. November 15, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  23. ↑ "New York City FC Homegrown James Sands Loaned to Rangers FC". New York City FC. November 14, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  24. ↑ "New York City Football Club Trades Defender Tony Alfaro to the LA Galaxy". New York City FC. July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  25. ↑ "Maxime Chanot departs NYCFC for France's AJ Ajaccio". Major League Soccer. August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  26. ↑ "New York City FC".
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