New York City FC is part of Group East 3 of this Leagues Cup 2023 where it will compete for a place in the next round against two demanding rivals such as Atlas FC and Toronto FC.
The first of their two matches will be next Sunday, July 23, against the Mexican team at Citi Field Stadium and will close against their MLS counterpart on Wednesday, July 26, at Red Bull Arena.
How does New York City FC get to the Leagues Cup?
The team tactically led by Nick Cushing is not going through a good season in the local championship due to the general irregularity of performance.
They reached the Leagues Cup stop with two draws and one loss in their last three games and in the Eastern Conference standings they are in position number 13. In total they have 5 wins, 11 draws and 8 losses in 24 games.
The MLS champion team in 2021 will seek to relaunch with the momentum of this brand new international tournament and be able to fight for the title.
Santiago Rodríguez, a Uruguayan jewel
New York City FC made official the signing of this talented Uruguayan as Designated Player, coming from Montevideo City Torque until 2027.
The 23-year-old settled into the first team best and made an immediate impact in the game with the number '10' on his back.
Many of the aspirations of the New York team will go hand in hand with Rodríguez, who this season in Major League Soccer has four goals and two assists in 22 games. However, the highlight of his year is his personality to take charge of the ball on the field of play.
Gabriel Pereira, from Sao Paulo to New York
Another of the determining players of this New York City is a young soccer player of South American origin.
Gabriel Pereira was born in Sao Paulo 21 years ago and in March 2022 he joined the franchise from Corinthians, a Brazilian soccer giant.
In his first season he had a hopeful appearance by scoring nine goals and giving two assists in 29 games played, although only 17 as a starter.
Already in this 2023 he continues on the same path and presses to win absolute ownership. He has played 18 games since the start of 22 with six goals and three assists.
