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With Kevin O'Toole delivering an excellent performance off the bench, Pascal Jansen downplayed the idea of a competition with Birk Risa for minutes at left back, saying Risa has a "different profile than Kevin."

Matt Freese in the Gold Cup meant three games starting for Tomas Romero. Jansen said he had "no doubt in his mind" about putting in Romero, labeling some of his saves as "spectacular", but not surprising because he "works so hard in training." #nycfc #mls

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Pascal Jansen called Mitja Ilenič’s goal-and-assist performance “pretty decent,” but said he wants to see “more consistency in his performances.” He added that Ilenič “was missing out on the options in the middle.” #nycfc #mls

Hannes Wolf, currently on a tear with six goals in his last six matches, was praised by Pascal Jansen as “the ultimate team player.” #nycfc #mls

Jovan Mijatovic loaned back to OH Leuven until June 2026. It once again opens a second U22 spot. NYCFC now has two open U22s and 1 DP slot open for the summer window, but on the FO to show a willingness to use them.

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Pascal Jansen on using long throws at Yankee Stadium: "Modern football is about finding opportunities… even throwing can help you. If you have that weapon, I would suggest you use it… but you have to have the players that are able to execute as well."

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Jansen on his absence last week: "I've been in professional football for over three decades, but there is nothing more important than family… no doubt in my mind I had to fly back."

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Pascal Jansen said Toronto parting ways with Insigne and Bernardeschi wouldn’t affect NYCFC’s approach on Thursday: “We are prepared for whatever scenario comes our way… both players were not involved in [the previous] game as well.”

Pascal Jansen didn’t hide his frustration with NYCFC’s first-half performance in Montreal, calling the conceded goal “simply unacceptable.” He added later in the press conference, “I was hoping that we had moved on from that point in our process.”

Andres Perea couldn’t hide his smile talking about Alonso Martínez vs. Matt Freese in the Gold Cup: "It's really weird because you want both to get the result."

The Outfield @theoutfield.nyc · 29/06/2025

On losing twice to Montreal, who sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference table: "We don't have the right type of combination play in and around the final third."

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The Outfield @theoutfield.nyc · 29/06/2025

Acting Head Coach Medhi Ballouchy on NYCFC's lack of intensity in the first half: "We showed up a little bit late to the party."

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The Outfield @theoutfield.nyc · 25/05/2025

Keaton healthy enough for the bench is great to see, but key question is for how many monutes.

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The Outfield @theoutfield.nyc · 17/05/2025

Look for the same concept as Wednesday with Haak fluidly moving from the back line to the midfield.

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The Outfield @theoutfield.nyc · 15/05/2025

Credit to the sickos on the NYCFC Forums, but tucked into the announcement for Seymour Reid's short-term loan yesterday, was that the he will be joining the first team on a homegrown contract in 2026. The 17-year-old has 7 goals in 10 MLSNP matches and is eligible to sign a HG contract this fall.

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The Outfield @theoutfield.nyc · 14/05/2025

Looks like with Risa in, Haak moves into the midfield.

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The Outfield @theoutfield.nyc · 10/05/2025

Took until May but NYCFC has a new signing in the lineup. O'Neill replaces the injured Keaton Parks and likely pushes either Perea or Shore to the wing.

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The Outfield @theoutfield.nyc · 07/05/2025

Very strong lineup for NYCFC against a bad Pittsburgh Riverhounds team. Message from Pascal is very clear: NYCFC wants to win a trophy.

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The Outfield @theoutfield.nyc · 25/04/2025

NYCFC makes the Aiden O'Neill signing official. Shouldn't have taken so long to replace James Sands but a ball-winning midfielder that can progress the ball with leadership and intangibles is something that fulfills a big need.

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Even though he prefers a left-footed CB on the left side, Jansen complimented Justin Haak: "He gives us a lot of options playing from the back because he's that comfortable on the ball."

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Sounds like Agustín Ojeda is out of the doghouse:

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On whether the weather had an impact on tactics: "No, the weather is fine because if there's a little rain, it makes the pitch go a little faster."

On whether NYCFC intentionally played down Kai Wagner's side:

On how they handled Philly's press: "Two choices: use the small windows or go over the top."

On bouncing back from back-to-back losses: "We were switched on from the start today, ready for a fight."

Jansen on NYCFC's dependency on Alonso Martinez: "If he has a game which is below his standards, it's very hard for us to make the goals."

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Jansen on the lack of chance creation despite controlling possession: "It has to do with speed of play in the final third...we were not clinical enough in that area."

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On Minnesota sitting back: "The speed of play has to be in our rhythm."

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On the second goal off a set piece: "The rebound zone or the area at the edge of the 18-yard was open and it wasn't supposed to be open."

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Jansen on the first goal: "That's on us because we just lost the ball five, six times in a row."

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Jansen on the two first half subs: "There was no sense of urgency within the team."

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