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Etihad Player of the Month | Santiago Rodríguez Lands September Award

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New York City Football Club is delighted to confirm that forward Santiago RodrĂ­guez has been awarded Etihad's Player of the Month for September.

The talented Uruguyan has enjoyed a stellar 2022 campaign with the Boys in Blue, registering four goals and 13 assists in 31 MLS Regular Season outings. Those numbers have RodrĂ­guez leading NYCFC in assists this season, and sixth overall in the league.

Moving into September RodrĂ­guez was at the forefront of two of the Club's most impressive performances - during the Campeones Cup and the Hudson River Derby. Starting out midweek against Mexican side Atlas F.C., a 2-0 victory saw the Club claim the trophy for the first time in our history.

Barely days later RodrĂ­guez and his teammates were back in the Bronx to take on Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium. The former Nacional man managed to make a major impact just seconds into the game - assisting Alex Callens' opener inside the first minute. RodrĂ­guez wasn't done yet, however, and added his own name to the scoresheet in the 23rd minute.

Showing a striker's instinct to punish Red Bulls, his goal confirmed a 2-0 victory and a sweep against Red Bulls in league play for NYCFC. A man for the big occasion, his coach Nick Cushing deemed Santi's performance a 'masterclass' and it has clearly caught the eye of voters as he claims the award.

A worthy winner, the Club would like to congratulate Santi on this achievement.