New York City FC’s lack of depth is hurting the team more than you think.
NYCFC has used 21 different players in the 12 games played so far this season, the second-fewest in Major League Soccer. Only Austin FC and Charlotte FC, which have fielded 20 players each, have played fewer.
New York City is struggling to score goals and win games, but when the squad needs help off the bench, there is no support. Head coach Pascal Jansen has made 50 substitutions this year, but none have scored. That makes NYCFC one of seven teams in MLS without a goal from the bench.
MLS | Goals from Bench by Club
| Club | Goals |
|---|---|
| San Diego | 5 |
| Philadelphia | 4 |
| LAFC | 4 |
| Inter Miami | 3 |
| Cincinnati | 3 |
| Vancouver | 3 |
| Seattle | 3 |
| Chicago | 3 |
| San Jose | 3 |
| Kansas City | 3 |
| LA Galaxy | 3 |
| Red Bulls | 2 |
| Portland | 2 |
| Salt Lake | 2 |
| Houston | 2 |
| Charlotte | 1 |
| Orlando | 1 |
| Colorado | 1 |
| Dallas | 1 |
| DC United | 1 |
| Toronto | 1 |
| St. Louis | 1 |
| Atlanta | 1 |
| New York City FC | 0 |
| Columbus | 0 |
| Minnesota | 0 |
| Austin | 0 |
| Nashville | 0 |
| New England | 0 |
| CF Montréal | 0 |
