We’ve already talked about Ben Sweat’s first ever call-up to the United States national team. But during this international break, five other players have been selected by their respective nations.
Six #NYCFC Players Called to Represent National Teams 🌎
Maxime Chanot (Luxembourg), Alex Callens (Peru), Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (Libya), Ronald Matarrita (Costa Rica), Jesús Medina (Paraguay), and the aforementioned Sweat were all selected to join their national teams while New York City and most of MLS take a two-three week break.
For Matarrita, this is his first call-up to Costa Rica since their preparations for the World Cup. Unfortunately for the young left back, Mata sustained an injury and would be sent back to New York, missing his chance to play in the biggest international tournament in the world.
Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, Chanot returns to Luxembourg to compete in the UEFA Nations League where he previously turned heads with a nifty finish against San Marino last month.
Six #NYCFC Players Called to Represent National Teams 🌎
Also worth noting is that Callens and Sweat could potentially play against each other when the USMNT takes on Peru in a friendly on October 16. Definitely mark that one down on your calendar!
Alonso Martínez, Drew Baiera, Zidane Yáñez, and Tomás Romero will be away with their respective national teams and thus unavailable for NYCFC's next match against Columbus Crew.
The 16-year-old New York City FC midfielder is part of the squad playing three FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifiers in Costa Rica as it tries to reach this November's big 48-team tournament.
The Nashville striker felt inevitable as Player of the Matchday after scoring four goals in a 7-2 win over Chicago. Plus, New York City FC's Alonso Martínez makes the bench of the Team of the Matchday for a third time this season.
Alonso Martínez drew a penalty and converted from the spot and New York City put in a thoroughly professional performance to win 1-0 at BMO Field on Matchday 10.
