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Major League Soccer 2021 Season to Begin April 3

Major League Soccer announced the 2021 MLS season will begin on Saturday, April 3 and feature 34 matches for each of the league’s 27 clubs. MLS’ 26th regular season will conclude on MLS Decision Day, November 7, and the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs will begin November 19. MLS Cup will be played on Saturday, […]

New York City FC Acquires Up to $1.25M in General Allocation Money from Austin FC in Exchange for Alex Ring

By Stacy Podelski December 17, 2020 Leave a comment

New York City FC announced that midfielder Alex Ring has been traded to expansion side Austin FC in exchange for up to $1.25M in General Allocation Money (GAM). The Club will receive a guaranteed amount of $750,000, with $500,000 in 2021 GAM and $250,000 in 2022 GAM, and an additional $500,000 if certain performance-based incentives are met. NYCFC Sporting Director, David Lee, said: “Alex has been one of the most […]

New York City FC Announces Roster Moves For 2021

By Stacy Podelski December 1, 2020 Leave a comment

New York City FC announced recently roster options ahead of the 2021 season. Five players have had their options exercised for 2021: Luis Barraza, Alexander Callens, Justin Haak, Ronald Matarrita, and James Sands. The Club declined the options for Gary Mackay-Steven and Gedion Zelalem, while Joe Scally will finalize his transfer to Borussia Monchengladbach on […]

Claudio Reyna Departs New York City FC

By Stacy Podelski November 22, 2019 Leave a comment

New York City FC announced that Sporting Director Claudio Reyna will be taking up a new challenge with MLS expansion club Austin FC. Technical Director David Lee has been promoted to become NYCFC’s new Sporting Director. Claudio joined NYCFC in 2013 as the Club’s first employee and was instrumental in building it from the ground […]