# What the preseason matches tell us about the state of NYCFC's roster

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Podcast: [The Soccer Journal Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-soccer-journal-podcast-7009039)
Published: 2026-02-11T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Takeaways from the Coachella Valley Invitational matches, including how we think NYCFC can cope with early-season injuries in the midfield and still without a natural option to start at center-forward.

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