Aiden O'Neill
NYCAustralia
Right
Jul 4, 1998
27
5'10"
174 lb
CM
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Ball-Winning Midfielder
New York CityWorking with Australian NT
O'Neill (ankle) is part of Australia's training camp prior to the World Cup, with his status still a doubt for the opening game against Turkiye.
Analysis: O'Neill has missed the last four MLS games with his club, but he's expected to return for international activity, potentially taking on an increased role due to the absence of Riley McGree (hamstring). O'Neill was consistent as a defensive midfielder in the initial months of the league campaign, but he could also deliver a few crosses if allowed to push forward. Still, it remains unclear how many minutes he'll be ready for in the short term.
Not ready to play
O'Neill (ankle) is ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus Columbus Crew as he failed to recover in time from his injury, coach Pascal Jansen confirmed, per Roberto Abramowitz of Especialistas del Deporte.
Analysis: O'Neill had been an ever-present piece of NYCFC's lineup until he left the previous clash with D.C. United due to an ankle problem. While his exact timeline is still unknown, he could be inactive for a few games, which is a significant problem for the team. Keaton Parks and the recently recovered Andres Perea are the main options to take O'Neill's place alongside Kai Trewin in a two-man holding midfield.
Suffers ankle injury
O'Neill's status is now unclear after his departure from Sunday's 2-0 loss to D.C. United due to ankle pain, Mark Radigan of the New York Soccer Journal reports.
Analysis: O'Neill is apparently dealing with an injury, but his recovery timeline is still unknown. The midfielder has yet to miss a game this season, so losing him could be an impactful blow to the squad, with his substitute Andres Perea just recently returning from a significant issue.
Logs in assist
O'Neill assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-4 draw versus FC Cincinnati.
Analysis: O'Neill finds the scoresheet for the first time this season during the 4-4 draw to Cincinnati on Wednesday. This is also his first ever MLS assist, having joined the league in 2025. In nine games played the midfielder has also recorded 27 tackles with 15 clearances and 10 interceptions.
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