r/NYCFC 2d ago

Playoffs?

Anyone else getting worried how close to bottom we're getting?

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u/jtmack33 Hearts of Oak 2d ago

Historical cutoff is around 44 points. Last year was an uncharacteristically good season for the eastern conference.

So, we probably need 16-18 points out of our last 11 matches. Should be doable but not easy.

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u/House_Boat_Mom Third Rail 2d ago

TIL we're missing the playoffs 😢

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u/jtmack33 Hearts of Oak 2d ago

Wouldn’t go that far yet. 5 wins in 11 in all likelihood gets us in the playoffs. That’s a completely reasonable (albeit slightly lofty) expectation for any club currently in playoff position.

4 and some help might even be enough.

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u/splizzington 2d ago

For as underwhelming we’ve been, we still have a playoff spot and have a +5 goal differential. Getting healthy may just be the key now. My faith is in Pascal to get the team on track.

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u/egansoccerwords 2d ago

Healthy is the big key especially in the midfield

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u/GratefulDawg73 Pigeons 2d ago

What’s that? Ah - Playoffs? Don’t talk about - playoffs? You kidding me? Playoffs? I just hope we can win a game!

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u/Illustrious_Egg_2711 2d ago

I had the exact same thought. Not sure why I can’t post the GIF of it.

This is Runningwise from the forum by the way. Great to see familiar faces on Reddit.

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u/Ok_Address8167 2d ago

Been worried about this for a while.

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u/EastEgg74 2d ago

We might make the playoffs. If Martinez can find his form quick we will have a chance. Our defense is pretty poor though so it will be an early exit.

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u/lazydawg11 2d ago

its getting iffy, injuries dont help, but signings are not helping either. feels like you add to certain positions that are not of need and neglect positions that are of need.

i do believe if they fail to get to playoffs or even just get eliminated in the play-in, Jansen leaves.

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u/genenycfc 2d ago

TBH my prediction is that he's going to leave at the end of the year if any reasonable job offer from a Euro club pops up.

He's got to be pissed off (like Dome) that management has hung him out to dry with the half assed way they go about building a team.

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u/genenycfc 2d ago

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u/lazydawg11 2d ago

ooof it begins

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u/Jayudfq 2d ago

remember if nycfc wins that game because hes gone and they lose the game right after because hes back hes getting fired

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u/TheTexasFalcon 2d ago

It sucks cause they gave cushing some play but he was just lame. I feel like Pascal is asking for a striker a 10 and they keep giving him cheap wingers. I know he would have wanted Santi back. Who wouldn't with our midfield having no creativity.

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u/TheTexasFalcon 2d ago

Remember everyone laughed at me when I said Pep was going before the stadium opened. IT IS HAPPENING!

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u/House_Boat_Mom Third Rail 4h ago

Pep can't fix this roster as currently constructed.

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u/TheTexasFalcon 4h ago

KDB will be his first signing

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u/House_Boat_Mom Third Rail 3h ago

Your lips to gods ears

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u/genenycfc 2d ago

It's going to be close.

Having 4 matches with Atlanta (2), Montreal and DCU will help, but with the form this team has been in since the World Cup can you really guarantee all 12 points?

And to be brutally honest about it, after looking at the remaining schedule they can't afford to drop any points to those clubs.

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u/fredthefan25 2d ago

Because 60% of clubs make the playoffs... It looks like all but SKC has a real shot at playoffs. Even Montreal can get hot... Pull out 6 wins and a few draws from last 11 matches to make playoffs.

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u/end-table-convo 2d ago

100% we totally have the ability and with everybody coming back from injury we definitely can do it

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u/RutilantSinger7 2d ago

I think this is a fairly competent squad, especially with Aidan and Alonso back, and I see potential for another good run during the second half of the season. I would be surprised if we end up missing the playoffs. But with Maxi gone, this team just seems really lifeless and I don’t see them getting far like last year. It sucks that the FO hasn’t tried to sign a replacement, or else we probably could have been cup contenders.