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New York City FC predicted lineup vs Philadelphia UnionMOST USED XI

New York City FC's expected lineup at home to Philadelphia Union in the MLS is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 36 official matches: Freese in goal, a back four of Gray, Martins, O'Toole and Gustavo, and Wolf leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

1. GKFreese
2. DEFGray
3. DEFMartins
4. DEFO'Toole
5. DEFGustavo
6. MIDMercau
7. MIDMoralez
8. MIDOjeda
9. MIDO'Neill
10. MIDTrewin
11. FWDWolf

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• Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 22 of the last 30 matches.
• Based on starts across 36 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for New York City FC, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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What is New York City FC's expected lineup?

New York City FC's expected lineup at home to Philadelphia Union in the MLS is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 36 official matches: Freese in goal, a back four of Gray, Martins, O'Toole and Gustavo, and Wolf leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Freese, Gray, Martins, O'Toole, Gustavo, Mercau, Moralez, Ojeda, O'Neill, Trewin, Wolf.

Who started New York City FC's last match?

New York City FC's starting XI on 31 Jul 2026 in the MLS (4-1-4-1): Matthew Freese, Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, James Sands, Nico Cavallo, Jonathan Shore, Agustin Ojeda, Nicolás Fernández, Andrés Perea, Bénie Traoré, Talles Magno.

What was New York City FC's last result?

New York City FC drew with Toronto FC 1–1 on 31 Jul 2026.

When did New York City FC last win?

New York City FC last won on 25 Jul 2026, beating Chicago Fire 3–1.

Who takes penalties for New York City FC?

N. Fernández Mercau has taken the most penalties for New York City FC this season, scoring 4 of 4.

Who has made the most starts for New York City FC this season?

Agustin Ojeda leads with 21 starts for New York City FC across all competitions this season.

What formation does New York City FC use most often?

New York City FC have used a 4-2-3-1 in 13 of their 18 matches this season.

Which New York City FC goalkeeper has started the most this season?

M. Freese has made the most starts as goalkeeper for New York City FC this season, starting 20 matches.

Which New York City FC defender has started the most this season?

T. Gray has made the most starts as defender for New York City FC this season, starting 20 matches.

Which New York City FC midfielder has started the most this season?

A. Ojeda has made the most starts as midfielder for New York City FC this season, starting 21 matches.

Which New York City FC forward has started the most this season?

H. Wolf has made the most starts as forward for New York City FC this season, starting 13 matches.