2024 New York City FC season

New York City FC
2024 season
Head coachNick Cushing
StadiumYankee Stadium
(The Bronx, New York)
Citi Field
(Queens, New York)
(6 matches)
MLSConference: 6th
Overall: 13th
MLS Cup PlayoffsConference Semifinals
Leagues CupQuarter-finals
Average home league attendance23,286[1]

The 2024 New York City FC season was the club's tenth 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 played their season opener against Charlotte FC on February 24, 2024.

Player movement

In

No. Pos. Player Transferred from Fee/notes Date Source
7 FW Serbia Jovan Mijatović Serbia Red Star Belgrade Transfer February 19, 2024 [2]
8 MF United States Andrés Perea United States Philadelphia Union $650,000 in General Allocation Money January 15, 2024 [3]
12 DF Serbia Strahinja Tanasijević Serbia FK Spartak Subotica Transfer February 5, 2024 [4]
17 FW Austria Hannes Wolf Germany Borussia Mönchengladbach Transfer January 16, 2024 [5]
26 FW Argentina Agustín Ojeda Argentina Racing Club Transfer February 2, 2024 [6]
30 GK El Salvador Tomás Romero Canada Toronto FC Transfer February 6, 2024 [7]
88 FW Sierra Leone Malachi Jones United States Lipscomb Bisons Picked in the First Round of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft January 22, 2024 [8]

Out

No. Pos. Player Transferred to Fee/notes Date Source
7 DM United States Alfredo Morales United States San Jose Earthquakes Transfer January 4, 2024
8 FW Brazil Thiago Andrade China Shenzhen Peng City Loan February 8, 2024 [9]
19 FW United States Gabe Segal United States Houston Dynamo FC Transfer February 16, 2024 [10]
20 AM United States Richard Ledezma Netherlands PSV End of Loan December 31, 2023
26 MF Uruguay Nicolás Acevedo Brazil Bahia Loan January 26, 2024 [11]
3 LB Argentina Braian Cufré Argentina Vélez Sarsfield Transfer February 12, 2024

Current roster

As of November 27, 2024[12]
Squad No. Name Nationality Position(s) Since Date of birth (age) Signed from Games Played Goals
Goalkeepers
1 Luis Barraza United States GK 2019 (1996-11-08) November 8, 1996 Chicago FC United 37 0
30 Tomás Romero El Salvador GK 2021 (2000-09-19) September 19, 2000 Toronto FC 0 0
49 Matt Freese United States GK 2023 (1998-02-09) February 9, 1998 Philadelphia Union 44 0
Defenders
5 Birk Risa Norway CB 2023 (1998-02-13) February 13, 1998 Molde FK 44 0
12 Strahinja Tanasijević Serbia DF 2024 (1997-06-12) June 12, 1997 FK Spartak Subotica 19 0
13 Thiago Martins Bueno Brazil CB 2022 (1995-03-17) March 17, 1995 Yokohama F. Marinos 106 1
18 Christian McFarlane England LB 2021 (2007-01-25) January 25, 2007 NYCFC Academy 13 0
22 Kevin O'Toole United States LB 2022 (1998-12-14) December 14, 1998 Princeton Tigers men's soccer 71 1
24 Tayvon Gray Jamaica RB 2017 (2002-08-19) August 19, 2002 New York City Academy 114 1
35 Mitja Ilenic Slovenia RB 2023 (2004-12-26) December 26, 2004 NK Domžale 53 1
Midfielders
6 James Sands United States DM 2017 (2000-07-06) July 6, 2000 Rangers F.C. 132 1
15 Andrés Perea United States DM 2023 (2000-11-14) November 14, 2000 Philadelphia Union 42 4
42 Piero Elias United States DM 2024 (2002-09-08) September 8, 2002 NYCFC II 1 0
10 Santiago Rodríguez Uruguay AM 2023 (2000-01-08) January 8, 2000 Montevideo City Torque 154 34
21 Andres Jasson United States MF 2020 (2002-01-17) January 17, 2002 New York Soccer Club 69 4
27 Maximiliano Moralez Argentina AM 2017 (1987-02-27) February 27, 1987 Racing Avellaneda 224 37
55 Keaton Parks United States CM 2019 (1997-08-06) August 6, 1997 Benfica 191 16
80 Justin Haak United States CM 2019 (2001-09-12) September 12, 2001 New York Soccer Club 65 1
Forwards
43 Talles Magno Bacelar Martins Brazil AM 2021 (2002-06-26) June 26, 2002 Vasco da Gama 101 19
9 Monsef Bakrar Algeria ST 2023 (2001-01-13) January 13, 2001 NK Istra 1961 48 8
11 Julián Fernández Argentina FW 2023 (2004-01-30) January 30, 2004 Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield 36 4
26 Agustín Ojeda Argentina FW 2024 (2004-06-19) June 19, 2004 Racing Club de Avellaneda 25 3
16 Alonso Martínez Costa Rica FW 2023 (1998-10-15) October 15, 1998 Lommel SK 38 18
7 Jovan Mijatović Serbia FW 2024 (2005-07-11) July 11, 2005 Red Star Belgrade 15 1
17 Hannes Wolf Austria FW 2024 (1999-04-16) April 16, 1999 Borussia Monchengladbach 42 5
88 Makachi Jones Sierra Leone FW 2024 (2003-09-23) September 23, 2003 Lipscomb Bisons 14 1

Competitions

Preseason

February 10 4 Portland Timbers 1-1 New York City FC Coachella Valley, CA
[4]
February 14 5 LA Galaxy 2-2 New York City FC Coachella Valley, CA
February 17 6 Austin FC 2-3 New York City FC Coachella Valley, CA

Major League Soccer

League tables

Eastern Conference

MLS Eastern Conference table (2024)
Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
4 Orlando City SC 34 15 12 7 59 50 +9 52 Qualification for round one and the 2025 Leagues Cup
5 Charlotte FC 34 14 11 9 46 37 +9 51
6 New York City FC 34 14 12 8 54 49 +5 50
7 New York Red Bulls 34 11 9 14 55 50 +5 47
8 CF Montréal 34 11 13 10 48 64 −16 43 Qualification for the wild-card round and the 2025 Leagues Cup
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
Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
11 Charlotte FC 34 14 11 9 46 37 +9 51 Qualification for the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32[a]
12 Colorado Rapids 34 15 14 5 61 60 +1 50 Qualification for the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One[b]
13 New York City FC 34 14 12 8 54 49 +5 50 Qualification for the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32[a]
14 Vancouver Whitecaps FC (V) 34 13 13 8 52 49 +3 47 Qualification for the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round One[c]
15 Portland Timbers 34 12 11 11 65 56 +9 47 Qualification for the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32[a]
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)
(V) Canadian Championship winners
Notes:
  1. ^ a b c As one of the best U.S. teams in the overall table to not qualify for the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup
  2. ^ As third place of Leagues Cup
  3. ^ As winners of Canadian Championship
Match results
February 24 1 Charlotte FC 1–0 New York City FC Charlotte, NC
7:30 PM EST
  • Malanda 8'
  • Westwood Yellow card 34'
  • Vargas Yellow card 73'
  • Urso Yellow card 79'
Report
Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
Attendance: 62,291
Referee: Mario Maric
March 2 2 St. Louis City SC 2–0 New York City FC St. Louis, MO
8:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: CityPark
Attendance: 22,423
Referee: Erick Lezama Pavon
March 9 3 New York City FC 1–2 Portland Timbers New York, NY
2:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 24,774
Referee: Esteban Rosano
March 16 4 New York City FC 2–1 Toronto FC New York, NY
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 18,623
Referee: Muhammad Hassan
March 23 5 FC Cincinnati 1–0 New York City FC Cincinnati, OH
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: TQL Stadium
Attendance: 24,282
Referee: Rafael Bonilla
March 30 6 Inter Miami CF 1–1 New York City FC Fort Lauderdale, FL
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Chase Stadium
Attendance: 21,550
Referee: Filip Dujic
April 6 7 New York City FC 1–1 Atlanta United FC New York, NY
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 21,497
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
April 13 8 New York City FC 2–0 New England Revolution New York, NY
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 20,744
Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere
April 20 9 New York City FC 2–0 D.C. United New York, NY
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 21,073
Referee: Malik Badawi
April 27 10 New York City FC 2–1 Charlotte FC New York, NY
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 20,119
Referee: Ismir Pekmic
May 5 11 New York City FC 0–2 Colorado Rapids New York, NY
4:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 19,456
Referee: Allen Chapman
May 11 12 Toronto FC 2–3 New York City FC Toronto, ON
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: BMO Field
Attendance: 26,925
Referee: Lukasz Szpala
May 15 13 Philadelphia Union 1–2 New York City FC Chester, PA
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,531
Referee: Tori Penso
May 18 14 New York City FC 2–1 New York Red Bulls New York, NY
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 30,731
Referee: Armando Villarreal
May 25 15 New England Revolution 0–1 New York City FC Foxborough, MA
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 26,625
Referee: Ted Unkel
May 31 16 New York City FC 5–1 San Jose Earthquakes New York, NY
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 20,188
Referee: Mark Allatin
June 14 17 New York City FC 2–3 Columbus Crew New York, NY
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 20,622
Referee: Alexis Da Silva
June 19 18 LA Galaxy 2–0 New York City FC Carson, CA
10:30 PM EDT Neal Yellow card 19'
Aude Yellow card 29'
Joveljić 41'
Fagúndez 49'
Delgado Yellow card 62'
Report Rodríguez Yellow card 31'
Wolf Yellow card 45+1'
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
Attendance: 20,043
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
June 22 19 Nashville SC 1–0 New York City FC Nashville, TN
8:30 PM EDT Boyd 23' Report Rodríguez Yellow card 26'
Gray Yellow card 86'
Stadium: Geodis Park
Attendance: 29,663
Referee: Victor Rivas
June 28 20 New York City FC 4–2 Orlando City SC New York, NY
7:30 PM EDT Rodríguez 15'
Wolf 45+4'
Ojeda 45+12'
Freese Yellow card 78'
Thiago Yellow card 78'
Bakrar 90+4'
Report Thórhallsson 72'
McGuire 90+2'
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 21,497
Referee: Sergii Boiko
July 3 21 New York City FC 2–0 CF Montréal New York, NY
7:30 PM EDT Martínez 9', 56'
Sands Yellow card 90+3'
Report Campbell Yellow card 52' Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 18,209
Referee: Marcos de Oliveira
July 6 22 Austin FC 2–1 New York City FC Austin, TX
8:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Q2 Stadium
Attendance: 20,738
Referee: Timothy Ford
July 13 23 Chicago Fire FC 0–0 New York City FC Chicago, IL
8:30 PM EDT Omsberg Yellow card 25'
Acosta Yellow card 45'
Koutsias Yellow card 80'
Pineda Yellow card 84'
Report Haak Yellow card 21'
Sands Yellow card 59'
Stadium: Soldier Field
Attendance: 25,179
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
July 17 24 Atlanta United FC 2–2 New York City FC Atlanta, GA
7:30 PM EDT Ríos 1'
Lobjanidze 38'
Muyumba Yellow card 61'
Lennon Yellow card 86'
Report Bakrar 65'
Haak Yellow card 77'
Talles Magno 82'
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Attendance: 42,524
Referee: Lukasz Szpala
July 20 25 Orlando City SC 1–1 New York City FC Orlando, FL
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium
Attendance: 22,827
Referee: Joe Dickerson
August 24 26 New York City FC 2–2 Chicago Fire FC New York, NY
7:30 PM EDT 15', 22' Martínez
Yellow card 50' Gray
Yellow card 90' Parks
Yellow card 90+3' Freese
Report Yellow card 65' Giménez
78' Cuypers
Yellow card 90' Navarro
90+4' (pen.) Gutiérrez
Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 24,428
Referee: Malik Badawi
August 31 27 Columbus Crew 4–2 New York City FC Columbus, OH
7:30 PM EDT Rossi 17'
Amundsen Yellow card 21'
Arfsten 58'
Jones 90+3'
Russell-Rowe 90+10'
Report Martínez 4'
Moralez Yellow card 72'
Rodríguez Yellow card 85'
Bakrar 86'
Fernández Red card 90+7'
Stadium: Lower.com Field
Attendance: 20,618
Referee: Ted Unkel
September 14 28 D.C. United 1–1 New York City FC Washington, D.C.
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Audi Field
Attendance: 19,215
Referee: Ramy Touchan
September 18 29 New York City FC 1–5 Philadelphia Union New York, NY
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 19,153
Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere
September 21 30 New York City FC 1–1 Inter Miami CF New York, NY
2:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 44,738
Referee: Jon Freemon
September 28 31 New York Red Bulls 1–5 New York City FC Harrison, NJ
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 25,291
Referee: Tori Penso
October 2 32 New York City FC 3–2 FC Cincinnati Harrison, NJ
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Referee: Guido Gonzales, Jr.
October 6 33 New York City FC 3–1 Nashville SC Harrison, NJ
4:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Referee: Serhiy Boyko
October 19 34 CF Montréal 2–0 New York City FC Montreal, QC
6:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Saputo Stadium
Attendance: 19,619
Referee: Allen Chapman

MLS Cup playoffs

Round One

October 28 First leg FC Cincinnati 1–0 New York City FC Cincinnati, OH
6:45 pm EDT
Report
Stadium: TQL Stadium
Attendance: 21,413
Referee: Sergii Boiko
November 2 Second leg New York City FC 3–1 FC Cincinnati New York, NY
5:00 pm EDT
Report
Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 19,585
Referee: Ismir Pekmic
November 9 First leg FC Cincinnati 0–0
(5–6 p)
New York City FC Cincinnati, OH
4:00 pm EDT
Report
Stadium: TQL Stadium
Attendance: 22,487
Referee: Drew Fischer
Penalties
Note: New York City FC won the series 2–1.

Conference Semifinals

November 23 Conference Semifinals New York City FC 0–2 New York Red Bulls New York, NY
5:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 24,891
Referee: Allen Chapman

Leagues Cup

The Leagues Cup took place from July 26 to August 25. New York City FC entered in the group stage in Pot 2, based on the 2023 Major League Soccer standings.

East 1

Pos Team Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification CIN NYC QFC
1 United States Soccer Federation FC Cincinnati 2 2 0 0 0 5 2 +3 6 Advance to knockout stage 5–2 1–0
2 United States Soccer Federation New York City FC 2 0 1 0 1 2 4 −2 2 0–0
3 Mexican Football Federation Querétaro 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 −1 1
Source: Leagues Cup
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
July 28 Group stage New York City FC United States 0–0
(4–3 p)
Mexico Querétaro New York, NY
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 16,834
Referee: Keylor Herrera
Penalties
August 5 Group stage FC Cincinnati United States 4–2 United States New York City FC Cincinnati, OH
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: TQL Stadium
Attendance: 22,098
Referee: Ismael Rosario López

Knockout stage

August 9 Round of 32 New England Revolution United States 1–1
(6–7 p)
United States New York City FC Foxborough, MA
19:30
Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 7,267
Referee: Julio Luna (Guatemala)
Penalties
August 13 Round of 16 UANL Mexico 1–2 United States New York City FC Harrison, NJ
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Referee: Keylor Herrera
August 17 Quarter-finals Columbus Crew United States 1–1
(4–3 p)
United States New York City FC Columbus, OH
Report Stadium: Lower.com Field
Attendance: 14,071
Referee: Joe Dickerson
Penalties

U.S. Open Cup

New York City FC was not sent to the tournament, but their MLS Next Pro team New York City FC II was sent instead following the deal reached on March 1, 2024.

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