2025 Final Grade: Hannes Wolf
The Austrian got off to a hot start and became one of New York City FC's main scoring threats, but faded as the season went on.
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2025 Final Grade: Keaton Parks
Big Bird made the fewest appearances and played the fewest minutes since he ascended to the First Team in 2019. We can only guess how many goals involvements...
2025 Final Grade: Nico Fernández Mercau
The 25-year-old Designated Player bolstered the creative side of NYCFC's attack and saved his best and biggest goals for the MLS Cup Playoffs after arriving at midseason.
2025 Final Grade: Kevin O’Toole
The left back was a locked-in starter for one the best defenses in MLS, and earned his first international call-up in November.
2025 Final Grade: Raul Gustavo
The 26-year-old center back, who made just 10 appearances since joining NYCFC in August, is physical, technical — and inconsistent.
2025 Final Grade: Tayvon Gray
The Pigeon's best attacking wingback in 2024 took major steps to becoming one of the best overall defenders in Major League Soccer in 2025.
2025 Final Grade: Matt Freese
Matt Freese isn't just a standout goalkeeper for New York City FC; the 27-year-old made his USMNT debut this year, and is now the first-choice No 1 heading...
2025 Midterm Report Card: Pascal Jansen
The Dutchman is six months into shaping a young and inconsistent squad that is undefeated against the top clubs in the conference, but that can lose to some...
2025 Midterm Report Card: David Lee
Positive moves have been made, but the work of NYCFC's Sporting Director feels incomplete and left too late to make the most of what remains of the 2025...
2025 Midterm Report Card: Maxi Moralez
The legendary midfielder remains an influential presence, but his goal creation has been lacking through the first half of the season, a period in which he started every...
2025 Midterm Report Card: Jonny Shore
Before the start of this season, nobody would have guessed that Jonny Shore would be NYCFC's breakout player. But the midfielder is the first teenager since Jack Harrison...
2025 Midterm Report Card: Hannes Wolf
The 26-year-old is turning into New York City's secondary scorer, someone the team turns to when Alonso Martínez isn't playing his A-game. Can Wolf live up to that...
2025 Midterm Report Card: Alonso Martínez
The striker is in the midst of another great season, but his underlying numbers say he should be scoring even more goals, and the eye test backs it...
2025 Midterm Report Card: Keaton Parks
Despite suffering from a nagging foot injury, the 27-year-old midfielder is instrumental to NYCFC's success.
2025 Midterm Report Card: Justin Haak
At the end of last season, the 23-year-old wanted to become an everyday player. He got his wish.
2025 Midterm Report Card: Matt Freese
New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese starts off our 2025 Midterm Report Cards. Not to give anything away, but the Iceman is a star student.