New York City FC lineup today vs CF Montreal

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New York City FC's expected lineup vs CF Montreal, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 38 matches): Freese (35); Gray (33), Martins (30), Cavallo (22), Sands (20); Fernández (35), Perea (22), O'Neill (19); Ojeda (37), Wolf (21). Out: Trewin. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Atlanta United FC match on 28 Oct.

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New York City FC predicted lineup vs CF Montreal

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New York City FC are without Trewin at home to CF Montreal in the MLS, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 38 official matches is: Freese in goal, a back four of Gray, Martins, Cavallo and Sands, and Ojeda and Wolf further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

  1. GKFreeseDoubtful
  2. DEFGray
  3. MIDTrewinOut
  4. FWDWolf

Team news

  • Unavailable: Trewin (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 21 of the last 30 matches.
  • Doubtful: Freese.
  • Based on starts across 38 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for New York City FC, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

New York City FC are 12th in the MLS on 38 points from 32 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.

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4-2-3-1most-used · 21 of last 30
4-2-3-1
70%
4-3-3
20%
4-1-4-1
7%
3-4-1-2
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LAST 6 MONTHS · 11 MOVES
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IN · 8
  • MMiazgafrom FC CincinnatiFree agentSEP '26
  • SSambfrom New York City FCTransferAUG '26
  • HHanrifrom PalmeirasLoanJUL '26
  • TTraoréfrom FC Basel 1893TransferJUL '26
  • MMijatovićfrom Eintracht BraunschweigLoan returnJUN '26
  • SSandsfrom FC St. PauliLoan returnJUN '26
  • IIleničfrom Raków CzęstochowaLoan returnJUN '26
  • LLoiolafrom FluminenseLoanMAY '26
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  • RReidto Sporting Kansas CityLoanSEP '26
  • YYañezto Nashville SCTransferJUL '26
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What is New York City FC's expected lineup today?
New York City FC are without Trewin at home to CF Montreal in the MLS, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 38 official matches is: Freese in goal, a back four of Gray, Martins, Cavallo and Sands, and Ojeda and Wolf further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Freese, Gray, Martins, Cavallo, Sands, Nicolás Fernández, Perea, O'Neill, Trewin (out), Ojeda, Wolf.
Who started New York City FC's last match?
New York City FC's starting XI on 28 Oct 2026 in the MLS (4-2-3-1): M. Freese, T. Gray, Thiago Martins, J. Sands, K. O'Toole, A. O'Neill, A. Perea, A. Ojeda, N. Fernández Mercau, H. Wolf, A. Martínez.
What was New York City FC's last result?
New York City FC beat Atlanta United FC 2–1 on 28 Oct 2026.
When did New York City FC last win?
New York City FC last won on 28 Oct 2026, beating Atlanta United FC 2–1.
Who takes penalties for New York City FC?
Nicolás Fernández has taken the most penalties for New York City FC this season, scoring 4 of 5.
Who has made the most starts for New York City FC this season?
A. Ojeda leads with 37 starts for New York City FC across all competitions this season.
What formation does New York City FC use most often?
New York City FC have used a 4-2-3-1 in 25 of their 35 matches this season.
Which New York City FC goalkeeper has started the most this season?
M. Freese has made the most starts as goalkeeper for New York City FC this season, starting 35 matches.
Which New York City FC defender has started the most this season?
T. Gray has made the most starts as defender for New York City FC this season, starting 33 matches.
Which New York City FC midfielder has started the most this season?
N. Mercau has made the most starts as midfielder for New York City FC this season, starting 35 matches.
Which New York City FC forward has started the most this season?
A. Ojeda has made the most starts as forward for New York City FC this season, starting 37 matches.
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0 G · 0 A · 7.11
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0 G · 0 A · 5.82
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New York City FC past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024MLS, Eastern Conference6th50
2023MLS, Eastern Conference11th41
2022MLS, Eastern Conference3rd55
2021MLS, Eastern Conference4th51
2020MLS, MLS: Regular Season5th39
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