Who's in your New York City FC Starting 11?

New York City FC predicted lineup vs Atlanta United FC2 UNAVAILABLE

New York City FC are without Trewin and Moralez away at Atlanta United FC in the MLS, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 32 official matches is: Freese in goal, a back four of Gray, Martins, Cavallo and Gustavo, and Ojeda and Wolf further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

1. GKFreese
2. DEFGray
3. DEFMartins
4. DEFCavallo
5. DEFGustavo
6. MIDMercau
7. MIDTrewinOut
8. MIDPerea
9. MIDMoralezOut
10. FWDOjeda
11. FWDWolf

Team news

• Unavailable: Trewin (Out), Moralez (Out).
• Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 19 of the last 30 matches.
• Based on starts across 32 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.

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What is New York City FC's expected lineup?

New York City FC are without Trewin and Moralez away at Atlanta United FC in the MLS, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 32 official matches is: Freese in goal, a back four of Gray, Martins, Cavallo and Gustavo, 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, Gustavo, Mercau, Trewin (out), Perea, Moralez (out), Ojeda, Wolf.

Who started New York City FC's last match?

New York City FC's starting XI on 18 Sept 2026 in the MLS (4-2-3-1): Matthew Freese, Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, James Sands, Nico Cavallo, Aiden O'Neill, Andrés Perea, Agustin Ojeda, Nicolás Fernández, Hannes Wolf, Luighi Hanri.

What was New York City FC's last result?

New York City FC lost to New York Red Bulls 0–1 on 18 Sept 2026.

When did New York City FC last win?

New York City FC last won on 13 Sept 2026, beating Real Salt Lake 2–0.

Who takes penalties for New York City FC?

N. Fernández Mercau has taken the most penalties for New York City FC this season, scoring 3 of 3.

Who has made the most starts for New York City FC this season?

Agustin Ojeda leads with 31 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 19 of their 29 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 30 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 28 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 29 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 31 matches.