The 19-year-old served up his first MLS assist on Saturday in Colorado, offering a spark to the Lions’ midfield on the road.
The Spanish playmaker looks to bounce back from a foot injury in time for the New England Revolution’s clash against the Portland Timbers.
NYCFC faces seven-time Liga MX champions Tigres in Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals.
Lancaster won the USL’s Golden Boot with Louisville in 2018. On Saturday, he began his return to the club by scoring in the season opener.
The striker spent the previous four weeks out of training due to a lower body injury.
New York City won their first two CCL matches but dropped two straight to open the MLS season.
Afghanistan, Chinese Taipei, Guam, Iraq, Pakistan, Palestine, and the Philippines have all called players from U.S. and Canadian clubs this year.
The players criticized the proposal and its timing on the eve of a match on International Women’s Day
Spain frustrated the U.S., Christen Press entered late and there was some confusion over the captain’s band.
The team also announced its preseason schedule, which will take them to North Carolina.