The 20-year-old is leading NYCFC's attack, and the results so far are meh.
Welcome to the 2023 edition of Hudson River Blue’s Midterm Report Cards, in which we analyze and grade New York City FC‘s performances so far this season. Next up: Talles Magno.
Brazilian forward Talles Magno, who many fans expected to lead the NYCFC Playoff charge, has recorded just three goals and one assist in this campaign. The 20-year-old’s output, coupled with stopgap inclusions of many players attempting to fill the No 9 void, have left a lot to be desired from the NYCFC attack.
The defensive midfielder is NYCFC's metronome, calm under pressure and smart in possession. He's also soccer's Energizer Bunny, logging 5,044 minutes between playing in Belgium, MLS, and the Australia men's national team.
Now that the 2025 season is in the rearview mirror, here are the final grades for New York City FC players and the front office.
The season began brightly for the 20-year-old fullback, but he ended 2025 as an unused substitute in 13 of New York City FC's final 20 matches. Will he fight for more minutes in 2026, or is a transfer away up next for Ilenič?
The left back was a locked-in starter for one the best defenses in MLS, and earned his first international call-up in November.
The defensive midfielder is NYCFC's metronome, calm under pressure and smart in possession. He's also soccer's Energizer Bunny, logging 5,044 minutes between playing in Belgium, MLS, and the Australia men's national team.
Now that the 2025 season is in the rearview mirror, here are the final grades for New York City FC players and the front office.
The season began brightly for the 20-year-old fullback, but he ended 2025 as an unused substitute in 13 of New York City FC's final 20 matches. Will he fight for more minutes in 2026, or is a transfer away up next for Ilenič?
The left back was a locked-in starter for one the best defenses in MLS, and earned his first international call-up in November.
