Latest Matt Freese News

Crew beats short-handed NYCFC 3-2, extends win streak to 3 games

Jun. 14, 2024 23:06 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mohamed Farsi, Christian Ramírez and Juan “Cucho” Hernández each scored a goal to help the Columbus Crew beat short-handed New York City FC 3-2 Friday night in a battle between to of the hottest teams in MLS. Mitja Ilenic was shown a straight red card (denial...

Keaton Parks scores goal, Matt Freese has 7 saves; NYCFC beats Revolution 1-0

May. 25, 2024 22:31 PM EDT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Keaton Parks scored a goal in the 81st minute, Matt Freese had seven saves and New York City FC beat the New England Revolution 1-0 Saturday night and win their fourth game in a row. Freese, a 25-year-old in his sixth MLS season and second with NYCFC, has...

Brawl breaks out after New York City tops Toronto 3-2

May. 12, 2024 00:39 AM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Rookie Malachi Jones and Andrés Perea scored second-half goals and Matt Freese made nine saves as New York City FC held on for a 3-2 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night with a brawl taking place after the final whistle. A melee ensued after the match involving...

Road-hot Rapids top New York City for first time with 2-0 victory

May. 05, 2024 18:41 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Rafael Navarro scored early, Cole Bassett had an assist and a late goal and Zack Steffen notched his first clean sheet with Colorado as the Rapids beat New York City FC for the first time 2-0 at rainy Citi Field on Sunday. The Rapids (5-3-3), who were 0-3-3 all time...

Martínez scores in stoppage time, rallies NYCFC to 2-1 victory over Charlotte

Apr. 27, 2024 22:18 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Alonso Martínez scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time and New York City FC rallied to beat Charlotte FC 2-1 at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night. Martínez used a crossing pass from Kevin O'Toole to send a right-footed shot from the center of the...

Ojeda, Fernández, Freese carry NYCFC to 2-0 victory over Revolution

Apr. 13, 2024 22:13 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Agustín Ojeda scored the first goal of his career early in the second half, Julián Fernández scored late and New York City FC pulled out a 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night at Yankee Stadium. Neither team scored until Ojeda found the...

Martínez scores first career goal, rallies NYCFC to 1-1 draw with Inter Miami

Mar. 30, 2024 22:48 PM EDT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Luis Suárez scored his fifth goal of the season for Inter Miami and Alonso Martínez scored the first of his career for New York City FC as the two clubs played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night. Suárez staked Inter Miami to a 1-0 lead just 15 minutes...