2024 Final Grades: Malachi Jones
The sophomore from Lipscomb University was one of New York City FC's most exciting players to watch in 2024, but he needs to be more clinical in front of goal if he's to level up.
The sophomore from Lipscomb University was one of New York City FC's most exciting players to watch in 2024, but he needs to be more clinical in front of goal if he's to level up.
Guess what grade we gave El Clínico after his first full season in the Bronx?
Now that the season is done and dusted, here are the 2024 final grades for the New York City FC players and front office.
The midfielder impressed early in 2024, but fell off as the season progressed. Was a full year of starts enough of an accomplishment for the injury-prone player?
The New York City FC attack scored 54 goals in 2024 — it was an improvement over last year, but there's still work to be done.
Santi was one of the best players on the New York City FC squad in 2024 — but he has yet to grow into the elite midfielder we know he can be.
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.
New York City FC got steady and at times stellar play from its central midfielders, with the trio of Santiago Rodríguez, James Sands, and Keaton Parks laying the foundation for much of the team's 2024 success.
Once a position of strength, New York City FC's crop of young fullbacks are growing in the position — and have some improving to do.
New York City FC's defense took a step back in 2024 — they're weren't bad, but they didn't meet expectations.
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?
Here are your cumulative player ratings for every member of the NYCFC squad, plus Nick Cushing, the refs, and the broadcast teams.
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