New York City FC average 27,758 fans per home match this season.
The Club welcomed 43,507 to Yankee Stadium for the Historic Home Opener against the New England Revolution on March 15. New York City FC also recently announced the opening of the 300 level for the upcoming match with the New York Red Bulls on June 28.
The support and crowds are certainly appreciated.
"I think the crowd has been fantastic," head coach Jason Kreis said. "The support has been second-to-none. I continue to be incredibly thankful for that. In some ways, I feel we owe them something back."
Seeing Red
There has been a red card in six of New York City FC's 10 matches in their debut Major League Soccer season. There has been a red card issued in four of Chicago's last five matches.
New York City FC midfielder Andrew Jacobson was sent off in the 23rd minute of the teams' prior meeting on April 24.
Block Party
New York City FC have attempted 70 shots from inside the opposing box. Unfortunately, more than one-quarter of them have been blocked.
Out of the Club's shots, 18 have been prevented by defenders. Only two teams -- Portland and Houston -- have had a greater percentage of their attempts stifled.
TEAM |
BLOCKED SHOTS |
SHOTS INSIDE BOX |
PCT. OF SHOTS BLOCKED |
|---|---|---|---|
Portland |
20 |
70 |
28.6% |
Houston |
18 |
66 |
27.3% |
NYCFC |
18 |
70 |
25.7% |
Chicago |
17 |
67 |
25.4% |
Sporting KC |
19 |
78 |
24.4% |
Scoring Struggles
Both New York City FC and the Chicago Fire have had trouble finding the back of the net. The two clubs have scored seven goals so far this season. Only Montreal have scored less, but the Impact have played just five times in MLS this campaign.
TEAM |
GOALS |
MATCHES |
|---|---|---|
Montreal Impact |
3 |
5 |
Chicago Fire |
7 |
8 |
New York City FC |
7 |
10 |
Orlando City SC |
8 |
10 |
Portland Timbers |
9 |
10 |
Colorado Rapids |
9 |
10 |
Real Salt Lake |
9 |
10 |
