Charlotte got the better of New York City — again. Here are your Player Ratings.
New York City FC player ratings are determined by Hudson River Blue readers — here are your NYCFC player ratings from New York City’s frustrating loss to Charlotte FC on Saturday, May 6.
While the goal from the spot was enough to level the score at the time, it wasn’t enough to secure a point, or earn Santi a high HRB rating this week. The fans wanted more, and I think that’s fair enough. Fotmob handed down a 7.4.
Matt Freese earned the highest score in the history of these reader-generated player ratings for his performance in Game 3 in Cincinnati, and the entire New York City FC backline got high marks for a first clean sheet kept since July.
Playoff wins make for positive player ratings, as four NYCFC players were rated above 8.0 and head coach Nick Cushing got one of his best grades this season.
The MLS Cup Playoffs began for New York City FC with a limp scoreless loss in Cincinnati, and your ratings were not too kind to the team's attacking players.
Participation in this week's ratings is 75% lower than the season average after NYCFC's first-ever loss to Montréal at Stade Saputo. Your indifference is noted.
We discuss why it's important to score early, contain Emil Forsberg, and start Justin Haak. Plus: Injury report, predicting Starting XI.
The first soccer-specific stadium in New York City has gotten its official name, with this new naming rights deal extending the club's deep ties to Etihad Airways.
The New York soccer icon and current studio analyst for MLS on Apple helps us set the stage for the first postseason meeting between New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls.
But connections to the 7 Train are available in Queens. Another option: The LIRR operates hourly direct trains from Grand Central and Penn Station.
