New York City FC 2024 Final Report Card
Now that the season is done and dusted, here are the 2024 final grades for the New York City FC players and front office.
Matthew Mangam
Matthew Mangam is a student at Rutgers, where he is the Associate Sports Editor for The Daily Targum. and is a Senior Writer for Hudson River Blue. Matthew has been an NYCFC fan since 2014.
Twitter
New Jersey
Top 5 New York City FC games in 2025
Major League Soccer just dropped next year's schedule, and hey, there are a lot of afternoon matches. Here are the five must-watch NYCFC games in 2025.
2024 Final Grades: James Sands
James Sands is one of the keys to New York City FC's success, and has the best defensive stats on the team to prove it: He does the dirty work.
2024 Final Grades: Matt Freese
Our season-end report card kicks off with goalkeeper Matt Freese: Guess what grade we give one of the best shot-stoppers in North America?
Expansion Draft Roundtable: Who should be on NYCFC's 12-player protected list?
Here are the 12 players New York City FC should protect – and the 11 players the club should leave exposed – ahead of the 2024 MLS Expansion Draft on December 11.
NYCFC lose to New York Red Bulls in MLS Playoffs to end 2024 season
NYCFC end their 2024 season with a 0-2 home defeat to the New York Red Bulls in the Conference Semifinals of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about New York Red Bulls
Michael Battista tells us about momentum, gunning for the Eastern Conference Final, and why the Red Bulls backline is the X-factor.
Eastern Conference Semifinal Scouting Report: 5 Things about NYCFC
We discuss why it's important to score early, contain Emil Forsberg, and start Justin Haak. Plus: Injury report, predicting Starting XI.
Matt Freese: Why was NYCFC's star goalkeeper snubbed by MLS and USMNT?
The Iceman remains criminally underrated despite being New York City FC's best player all season long and in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about FC Cincinnati
Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press tells us about FC Cincinnati's defensive struggles against NYCFC, why Luciano Acosta is the sparkplug, and how the composure of each side will affect the game.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about FC Cincinnati
We learn why Cincy are clicking, why the pitch dimensions at Citi Field are a concern, and why Obinna Nwobodo making or missing the Starting XI could determine the outcome.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about FC Cincinnati
Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press tells us about FC Cincinnati's poor run of form heading into the playoffs, the rotating backline, and why both team's defenses could be the X-factor.
NYCFC lose to Montréal on Decision Day
New York City FC fall to CF Montréal at Stade Saputo for the first time in club history, drop to Sixth Place to finish the 2024 regular season.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about CF Montréal
Elias Grigoriadis of The Ball is Round Montreal tells us about CF Montréal's playoff chances, defensive struggles, and why the midfield will be the X-factor on Decision Day.
Justin Haak: NYCFC's Swiss Army knife
The versatile player's recent starts at midfield and defense were nothing short of spectacular: It's no coincidence that New York City FC have three consecutive wins with Justin Haak in the Starting XI.
Electric first half powers NYCFC past Nashville SC for third straight win
Three first-half goals were enough for New York City to beat Nashville SC and earn their third consecutive win at Red Bull Arena.