New season and a new team? At least, that’s how it feels after the changes that took place during the offseason. A new manager, James Sands, with a move to Europe and an unexpectedly expected departure by Santiago Rodriguez added a twist to both the season and the home opening game.
New York City FC sold midfielder Santiago Rodriguez to Brazilian side Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas. NYCFC said Saturday that it received the second-highest transfer fee in club history but didn't disclose an amount.
The team was on a mission to return to the playoffs after missing out last season. Despite a mixture of results in the last stretch of the regular season they managed to clinch a spot and aimed to go the distance.
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, tying their best-of-three MLS Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at one match a piece.
Santiago Rodriguez scored twice early in the first half as New York City FC sped out to a three-goal lead in the opening 21 minutes, survived some defensive struggles and recorded a 3-1 victory over visiting Nashville SC on Sunday in Harrison, N.J.
Alonso Martinez scored in the 65th minute and Santiago Rodriguez converted a penalty kick 10 minutes later as New York City Football Club earned consecutive victories for the first time in nearly three months by holding on for a 3-2 victory over visiting FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night in Harrison, N.J.
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 for a 0-0 draw with the host Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
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 Saturday for the first-ever meeting between the clubs.
Santiago Rodriguez scored early and New York City FC added two more goals in first-half stoppage time in a 4-2 victory over visiting Orlando City on Friday night at Yankee Stadium.
Santiago Rodriguez scored the tiebreaking goal in the 80th minute and Alonso Martinez scored three goals in the final 10 minutes as New York City FFC extended their winning streak to five and also equaled last season's win total by beating the San Jose Earthquakes 5-1 at Yankee Stadium on Friday night.
Results have been going strong for New York City FC. It wasn’t long ago when the team seemed to be on the verge of disaster before the home game stretch.
The home game stretch continued in Queens for New York City FC against D.C. United. The matchup had significant marks aside from the implications for Playoff spots.
Santiago Rodriguez scored in the 20th minute and added a late assist as New York City Football Club earned a 2-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night in Queens, N.Y.
Adilson Malanda scored his first career MLS goal as host Charlotte FC held on for a 1-0 victory over New York City Football Club as coach Dean Smith made a winning debut.