Reports: Alonso Martínez tears ACL on int'l duty with Costa Rica

Note: This is a developing story, and will be updated as new information becomes available.

New York City FC and Costa Rica men's national team striker Alonso Martínez tore his ACL and meniscus while playing for Costa Rica in a World Cup Qualifier against Haiti yesterday, according to journalist Kevin Jiménez.

The Costa Rican sports writer posted on X that Martínez will be "out of action 8-9 months." In addition, Jiménez blamed the conditions of the field at Stadion Ergilio Hato in Willemstad, Curaçao, where the game was played. According to Jiménez, the field "was not fit to be played on."

The injury has not been confirmed to Hudson River Blue by New York City or the Costa Rica national team. But according to ESPN Centroamérica, the Costa Rica confederation confirmed the injury.

But if it proves to be true, this will come as devastating news to New York City fans. Martínez isn't just the team's leading goalscorer; his soccer intelligence and movement off the ball elevates the entire team. NYCFC are set to face Supporters' Shield-winning Philadelphia Union in nine days in the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Subaru Park on Sunday, November 23.

Martínez signed a contract extension with NYCFC in February that will keep hm at the club through 2027, with options for 2028 and 2029.

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Haiti won yesterday's game, 1-0, to climb above Costa Rica and take 2nd Place in the table for Group I with one game to play. Costa Rica will need to beat Honduras on Tuesday, November 18, if they are to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.