New York City FC II 0-1 Chattanooga FC 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season - Matchweek 29 Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025 | Kickoff: 7:40pm ET Location: Icahn Stadium | New York, New York
New York City FC II suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Chattanooga FC on Sunday night. The hosts dominated much of the contest, but failed to find the net. Chattanooga’s Tate Robertson struck a decisive free kick in the 75th minute, sealing a 1-0 defeat.
UP NEXT: The 'Boys in Blue' head on the road to face off against Philadelphia Union II at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania on Sunday, October 5 at 1:00pm ET.
New York City FC II currently holds a 9-12-6 (W-L-D) record and sits in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with 35 points. This season, New York City FC II has netted 50 goals and conceded 57 goals.
Through 14 home matches this season, New York City FC II has posted a 6-5-3 record.
In 14 home matches this season, New York City FC II has scored 25 goals and conceded 22.
New York City FC II has played a total of seven matches at Icahn Stadium in Club history. Through those seven matches New York City FC II holds a 1-3-3 record.
Through seven total matches at Icahn Stadium, New York City FC II has scored 10 goals and conceded 13 goals.
New York City FC II has played five matches at Icahn Stadium this season. Through those five matches New York City FC II holds a 1-3-1 record.
Through five total matches at Icahn Stadium, New York City FC II has scored seven goals and conceded 10 goals.
New York City FC II have a 0-1-1 (W-L-D) record in the series against Chattanooga FC, having scored one goal and conceded two.
These stats also apply to the Club’s overall home record against Chattanooga.
In their lone home match against Chattanooga FC on March 27, 2024, New York City FC II played to a 1-1 draw.
New York City FC II’s lone goal came from Jonathan Shore.
New York City FC II has never faced Chattanooga FC on the road.
Chattanooga FC is the least frequently faced opponent in New York City FC II’s history as Chattanooga started competing MLSNP in 2024.
Midfielder Collin McCamy made his 25th MLS NEXT PRO appearance this season, coming on as a substitute in the 88th minute.
Midfielder Peter Molinari also made 25th MLS NEXT PRO appearance this season and his 24th start.
NEW YORK CITY FC II HEAD COACH MATT PILKINGTON
On the team’s performance despite the result... “We got a little tired in the second half. They were more ready to counter us, and we weren't ready to regain the ball when we lost possession. We still created a lot of chances — enough to win a game. I thought overall the performance was quite strong, we were just lacking that goal, or the goals, needed to win the game.”
On what can be improved for the away game against Philadelphia Union II... “We have to finish our chances, and we have to make better decisions. That’s the key. We will work to do that next week.”
NEW YORK CITY FC II MIDFIELDER PETER MOLINARI
On how the team can build on this for their upcoming game... “Despite the result, I thought we had a good game. We were able to play our style and create a lot of chances. We just weren't able to convert the chances. Going onto Philadelphia [Union II], we will have to work on that and continue to play our style.”
On the team’s mentality and effort in the match... “I thought we played how we wanted to play, we created a lot of chances. I thought we were hungry to win this. We had to win this to [help us] get into playoffs, but unfortunately we weren't able to. [Still,] we will bring that [same energy] into the match against the Philadelphia Union II.”
75’ - CFC – Tate Robertson [3]
Scored from free kick with right footed shot from the central position outside the box to the upper right central zone.
New York City FC II returned to action on Sunday night against Chattanooga FC. The hosts were eager to bounce back from their recent defeat to New England Revolution II, knowing that a victory could lift them as high as seventh in the Eastern Conference.
Matt Pilkington’s side wasted no time in pushing for an opener. Just three minutes in, Máximo Carrizo forced Eldin Jakupović into action with a superb curling effort. Piero Elias and Sebastiano Musu soon went close as well, with Elias’ shot blocked and Musu’s attempt saved.
The pressure continued, and Jakupović was called upon again when Drew Baiera tested him with a strike from the right side of the area. In the 19th minute, Baiera produced a driving run inside before sliding Juan Ponce through on goal, but the forward’s sharp strike rattled the side netting.
At the other end, Mac Learned misjudged the flight of a cross, forcing his teammates to scramble the ball clear of danger.
As the half-hour mark approached, Carrizo once again tested Jakupović, before Peter Molinari drew another strong save from the veteran goalkeeper in the 31st minute. Five minutes later, a cleared corner fell kindly for Prince Amponsah, who launched an ambitious volley that flew off target. Carrizo remained a constant threat, cutting inside from the right to fire a low shot that deflected wide for a corner.
Moments later, he danced through several challenges before laying the ball off for Evan Lim, though the chance came to nothing. The second half nearly brought a breakthrough for New York City FC II when Musu connected with an in-swinging corner, only for Farid Sar-Sar to intervene with a vital clearance.
Chattanooga responded quickly, with Tate Robertson forcing Learned into a smart low save. Pilkington made his first change in the 69th minute, introducing Jack Loura for Chris Tiao. Despite controlling much of the game, it was Chattanooga who broke the deadlock in the 75th minute.
Robertson stepped up and smashed a free kick from the edge of the box past Learned to give the visitors the lead. Julien Lacher then made way for Leo Guarino as the hosts searched for a response. They continued to create chances, with Elias heading over from close range in the 82nd minute.
Pilkington’s final substitutions saw Prince Amponsah and Elias replaced by Collin McCamy and Lucas De Pinho. Despite their efforts, New York City FC II were unable to find the equalizer and ultimately fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat.
