All this week, Hudson River Blue will hand out 2024 Final Grades to New York City FC. We will update this page every as new grades are issued.
• Matt Freese, Goalkeeper: A+
What else do you give to one of the best shot-stoppers in North America?
Read more here.
Matthew Mangam
• Central Defenders: B-
The defense took a step back in 2024, allowing 10 more goals than the did in 2023 — and that's with Freese in the net.
Read more here to see what needs improving.
Oliver Strand
• Fullbacks: B-
Once a position of strength, NYCFC's current crop of young fullbacks are growing in the position — but they have some improving to do if they're to return to the glory years of Anton Tinnerholm and Ronald Matarrita.
Read more here.
Noah Kassell-Yung
• Midfielders: B+
Santiago Rodríguez, James Sands, and Keaton Parks lay the foundation for much of the team's 2024 success, but there's still work to be done if they're to become an elite outfit.
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Andrew Leigh
• James Sands: B+
He does the dirty work.
Read more here.
Matthew Mangam
