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NYCFC 2019

NYCFC (New York City Football Club) is New York City’s Major League Soccer team. It plays from a modified field in Yankee Stadium.

The club is co-owned by the Yankees and Manchester City, so you see the City model of football.

NYCFC’s arch-rivals are the NY Red Bulls who play from in Harrison, New Jersey (basically Newark) across the Hudson River, but still in the New York Metro Area.


MLS Cup Post Season 2019

NYCFC won first place in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference so they enter the playoffs in the Conference Semi-Finals.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 ~ NYCFC vs Toronto Easter Conference Semi-Final at Yankee Stadium in Concourse, The Bronx at 7pm. From $48


Good NYCFC Games at Yankee Stadium in 2019

If you are a big NYCFC fan, you already know what you want to see. But if you just want to see one of the better games, these are our picks.

Home Opener

Sunday, March 10, 2019 ~ NYCFC vs DC United.

Hudson River Derby

Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 7pm ~ NYCFC vs NY Red Bulls is New York City’s cross-town rivalry. From $38

Hispanic Heritage Night

Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 7pm ~ NYCFC vs San Jose Earthquakes is presented by Goya Foods in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month which begins on September 15. From $33

Last Home Game

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 7pm ~ NYCFC vs Atlanta United is Fan Appreciation Night. From $33

NYCFC wins first place in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference.


NYCFC New Head Coach Domènec Torrent

The story at the beginning of the season is new coach Domènec Torrent. The former Spanish midfielder gained prominence as legendary Spanish coach Pep Guardiola’s assistant at FC Barcelona’s second team in the 2007-08 season.

The two won many trophies together at FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City until 2012.

¡Éxitos! (Success)

NYCFC wins first place in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference.


Latin Players on the NYCFC 2019 Team

Twelve out of the team’s 25 players have a Latin heritage. So it’s about half. Designated players earn more than the standard salary cap

Jesús Medina #19 is a midfielder from Paraguay. (Designated Player)

Maximiliano Moralez #10 is a midfielder from Argentina. (Designated Player)

Latin Goalkeepers

Luis Barraza #13 is a goalkeeper originally from Mexico.

Latin Defenders

Alexander Callens #6 is a defender from Peru.

Sebastien Ibeagha #33 is an American defender.

Rónald Matarrita #22 is a defender from Costa Rica.

Latin Midfielders

Dan Bedoya #21 is a midfielder from Colombia.

Valentín Castellanos #11 is a midfielder from Argentina.

Tony Rocha #15 is an American midfielder.

Juan Pablo Torres #14 is an American midfielder.

M. Moralez is a midfielder from Argentina.

Latin Forwards

Alexandru Mitriță #28 is a forward from Romania. (Designated Player)

Héber #9 is a forward from Brazil.


NYCFC Tickets

From $33.

NYCFC uses a variable pricing scheme so prices change with demand. Save money by buying your tickets early.

Tickets are available at the stadium and online at www.nycfc.com


Yankee Stadium

1 East 161st St, Bronx, NY 10451, USA
Concourse, The Bronx

It should be noted that Yankee Stadium is a modified soccer field. It’s less than full size to fit in a baseball stadium.


Published September 30, 2019 | Updated March 18, 2023.

Filed Under: Argentine, Brazilian, Bronx, Costa Rican Archive, NYCFC, Paraguayan Archive, Peruvian, Romanian Archive, Soccer, Spanish, SPORTS

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