Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC
We look at a Charlotte FC team that snuck into the playoffs last season, but who lost their two best players heading into the 2024 season.
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.
We look at a Charlotte FC team that snuck into the playoffs last season, but who lost their two best players heading into the 2024 season.
Andres Jasson was the most-fouled player in MLS last season. Will the 22-year-old make the NYCFC Starting XI in 2024?
"Shut up and take our money." – Sam Dunn
The physical 23-year-old will anchor what looks to be a promising midfield.
The 2022 MLS SuperDraft second-round pick has emerged as NYCFC's starting left-back.
The 19-year-old right-back offers outstanding attacking support up the wing, but will he start over Tayvon Gray?
The 21-year-old was a key but often overlooked figure in NYCFC's defense last season.
The Homegrown goalkeeper who spent last season at NYCFC II is one to watch.
The former backup goalkeeper was well-liked by his former teammates, but leaves NYCFC without playing a single minute of game time.
New York City has some games to keep an eye on in its 2024 MLS schedule.
Here's what we can expect from forwards Malachi Jones and Taylor Calheira.
We talk to Susie Rantz of Sounder at Heart to learn about the strengths of OL Reign, Gotham FC's opponent in the 2023 NWSL Championship Final.
We talk to Alex Windley of The Heron Outlet and The Pink Heron to learn more about NYCFC's opponents in the Noche d'Or.
We learn about the strengths and weaknesses of an inconsistent but dangerous team that feature Sophia Smith and Morgan Weaver.
What is this team's identity after missing the playoffs? Who should stay? Go?
Remember Justin Haak's banger? Good times.