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New York City FC

New York City FC signs versatile Tony Rocha to new contract

“Tony proved to be a valuable member of our team, playing multiple positions across the season and became an important part of our locker room.”

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New York City FC News

Dome Torrent will not rotate despite congested New York City FC schedule

‘My experience about that is in the last two months you have to play with the best players — every single moment.’

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New York City FC News

NYCFC forward Héber likely sidelined for two weeks with hamstring injury

Due to injuries and international call-ups, NYCFC likely will have just 15 field players when it meets the Philadelphia Union Saturday at Yankee Stadium

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New York City FC USL

Keaton Parks’ brace lifts NYCFC over North Carolina for first U.S. Open Cup win

Keaton Parks scored twice after halftime and Jesus Medina added a goal as NYCFC cruised in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup against USL Championship side North Carolina FC.

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New York City FC Orlando City SC

Despite trade, Orlando City goalkeeper Mason Stajduhar and former Lion Tony Rocha share close bond

ORLANDO — Orlando City goalkeeper Mason Stajduhar was — unsurprisingly — with Tony Rocha in December when Rocha discovered he was going to be traded to NYCFC. The two friends immediately reached an agreement.  They met up during the Orlando City Invitational, which included NYCFC, Minnesota United and the New England Revolution. For the first […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City sends Tony Rocha to NYCFC in exchange for 4th-round SuperDraft pick

The offseason roster moves continue for Orlando City.  The club on Wednesday announced another trade. This time, versatile midfielder Tony Rocha was sent to New York City FC in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2019 SuperDraft.  Rocha played in 12 matches (nine starts) for Orlando City in 2018, mostly as a fill-in for […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City’s Tony Rocha fills multiple roles

A casual Orlando City fan could be forgiven for not knowing Tony Rocha’s natural position. At this point in the season, the 24-year-old Spring, Texas, native has been all over the pitch. Just about of his MLS stats this season are career highs. He’s played in 10 league games this season (seven starts) and has […]

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Orlando City SC

Three takeaways from Orlando City’s first win since May 6

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”291″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Orlando City got its first win since May 6 by defeating Toronto FC 2-1 on Saturday in Orlando City Stadium. It was James O’Connor’s first win as head coach of the Lions, and the victory snapped a nine-loss losing streak in MLS play. Here […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City’s attack not finishing chances without Dom Dwyer

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”238″ sortorder=”8359,8332,8327,8328,8329,8330,8331,8333,8334,8335,8336,8337,8338,8339,8340,8341,8342,8343,8344,8345,8346,8347,8348,8349,8350,8351,8352,8353,8354,8355,8356,8357,8358,8360″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Orlando City (6-6-1, 19 points) kicked off a four-match road swing with a loss to NYCFC in Yankee Stadium. It was the club’s fourth loss in a row and the third in a row without striker Dom Dwyer. Here are three things we […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City’s Tony Rocha likely to see more minutes at centerback

Tony Rocha didn’t know he’d be in Orlando City’s starting XI against the Chicago Fire until the day of the match. With Amro Tarek gone for international duty and Jonathan Spector out with a concussion, Rocha was still behind Chris Schuler and typical starter Lamine Sané in terms of the club’s true centerbacks. Sané picked up […]