New York City FC 2025 Final Report Card

This month, Hudson River Blue will hand out 2025 Final Grades to New York City FC's players and front office. We will update this page as new grades are issued, so check back daily.

Front Office

• Pascal Jansen: A

The club found the exact right coach for the 2025 team as Jansen's "Bulletproof mindset" and tactical flexibility helped the team exceed expectations.

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2025 Final Grade: Pascal Jansen

New York City FC found the exact right coach for the 2025 team, as Jansen’s “Bulletproof mindset” and tactical flexibility helped the team exceed expectations.

Hudson River BlueAndrew Leigh

• David Lee: B-

The former sporting director's hits include bringing in Nico Fernández Mercau and Aiden O'Neill, and signing Matt Freese to a contract extension. But he let Justin Haak slip away, and incoming Sporting Director Todd Dunivant will need to find a place to park Jovan Mijatović and Talles Magno while their contracts remain on the club's books.

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2025 Final Grade: David Lee

David Lee did some of the best business in his NYCFC career just before leaving, bringing in Nico Fernández Mercau and Aiden O’Neill, and signing Matt Freese to an extension. But he let Justin Haak slip away, and Jovan Mijatović and Talles Magno are still on the club’s books.

Hudson River BlueOliver Strand

Attackers

• Alonso Martínez: A+

El Clínico finished the season strong, cementing his place as one of the greatest goal-scorers in club history before sitting out the final playoff games with an ACL injury suffered while on international duty with Costa Rica.

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2025 Report Card: Alonso Martínez

El Clínico finished the season strong, cementing his place as one of the greatest goal-scorers in New York City FC history before sitting out the final playoff games with an ACL injury suffered while on international duty with Costa Rica.

Hudson River BlueMark Radigan