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.
Noah Kassell-Yung
Currently studying at Temple University, Noah is an NYCFC Founding Member who sits in section 212 and goes to occasional away days in Portland, Nashville, Philly, Chicago, New Jersey, and beyond.
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NYCFC II clinch first-ever playoff spot
New York City FC II lost on MLS NEXT Pro's Decision Day, but the Baby Blues still punched their ticket to the postseason for the first time in club history.
Luis Barraza surprise starter in NYCFC II's Icahn Stadium debut
Did the goalkeeper get in-game minutes to prepare him to replace an injured Matt Freese?
Calheira scores brace against Columbus Crew 2
NYCFC II draw Columbus Crew 2 on the road after Taylor Calheira scores his 12th and 13th goals of the season. But the Baby Blues settle for 1 point after stumbling in the penalty shootout.
Short-handed NYCFC II settle for 1 point
An early red card, a late equalizing goal, and the Baby Blues left New Jersey with just one point against a New York Red Bulls that won the penalty shootout.
NYCFC II on track to make playoffs for first time
An improbably deep US Open Cup run, a new home at Icahn Stadium, 1.94 PPG: This is shaping up to be the best season in NYCFC II's short history.
NYCFC II beat Cincinnati 2 on penalties in first game since June 12
The Baby Blues are undefeated since crashing out of the 2024 US Open Cup to New Mexico United of USL Championship.
It's all over now, Baby Blues
Jovan Mijatović fails to score and Samuel Owusu is shown a straight red card as NYCFC II crash out of the US Open Cup after losing to New Mexico United.
Fire and Rain: NYCFC II score early, wait out weather to beat Chicago 2-4
The Baby Blues scored 3 first-half goals, then waited out an hours-long weather delay before sealing the win in Chicago.
Cupset Redux: Baby Blues score early, hold on to win 1-0
NYCFC II advance to the Round of 16 in the 2024 US Open Cup after shutting out a dangerous Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Belson Stadium in Queens.
Baby Blues come up short against Crown Legacy
New York City FC II only managed a consolation goal in the 1-3 home loss at Belson Stadium.
Cupset: New York City FC II defeat Hartford Athletic in extra time
The Baby Blues advance in the US Open Cup after 16-year-old Maximo Carrizo scored the game-winner in the 109th minute.
Ronald Arevalo runs the show in NYCFC II's 6-2 win
The 20-year-old midfielder earned a 9.5 FotMob rating for his POTM performance — not bad for his first career start with New York City FC II.
NYCFC II give away penalty, fall to Red Bulls II
The Baby Blues lose to the Baby Bulls just eight days after their US Open Cup triumph.