Like James Sands before him, New York City FC winger Jonathan Lewis needs games. And like Sands, Lewis is headed to the United Soccer League’s Louisville City FC on a six-match loan. Unless summoned by New York City FC, the Lewis loan will expire at the conclusion of the USL regular season on Oct. 13. […]
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NEW YORK — Midfielders Alex Ring and Ebenezer Ofori will be available when New York City FC returns from its two-week break to play at Montreal Sept.22. And stalwart Yangel Herrera is expected back in full training this week following a 15-week absence due to injury. Consequently, 18-year-old James Sands will be relegated to the […]
After not seeing the field for a regular-season match since Sept. 16, 2017, James Sands will make his second consecutive start for New York City FC when it entertains Wayne Rooney and DC United at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:03 p.m. EST. “For me, he played very well, and I can […]
New York City FC Sporting Director Claudio Reyna said that he foresees the consummation of a hybrid second team for the club by 2020. Until then, he will be forced into maneuvers like the pair of first team loans completed this week in order to gain valuable professional minutes for little-used first team members. James […]
NEW YORK — James Sands recorded an assist when his flick-on header off a set piece fell gently to Liam Fraser, whose goal from close range led to a 1-1 draw with Tigres UANL under-20s in the 5th annual MLS Homegrown game. Sands, New York City FC’s first Homegrown player, logged the full 90 minutes […]
NEW YORK — Despite creating a clear team identity that led to overall successful results during his two and a half seasons with New York City FC, Patrick Vieira did not escape criticism – especially in the category of playing time for his young, American players. That may be the clearest distinction between Vieira and […]
It may be time for New York City FC to unleash 17-year-old James Sands. NYCFC will play its second straight road match at 8 p.m. ET Saturday against the San Jose Earthquakes, and Sands is poised to debut in a starting role at Avaya Stadium. Defensive midfielder Alex Ring remains sidelined for a second week after […]
When New York City FC coach Patrick Vieira fills in the lineup card Saturday at San Jose, he will likely have David Villa available. “David will travel with us this week,” Vieira said after the striker participated in his first full training session in two weeks. Villa missed the last two matches with a calf […]