Mounsef Bakrar called up to Algeria national team
This is the first call-up to the Senior Team for the 23-year-old striker.
This is the first call-up to the Senior Team for the 23-year-old striker.
The right-back will be with the squad for the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals — and miss NYCFC's game against FC Cincinnati.
Ilenič started in all three NYCFC league games to date, but he will miss the March 22 matchup against FC Cincinnati.
Will the defensive midfielder finally earn a spot on the national team?
NYCFC's 19-year-old right-back made the roster for Slovenia's January 20 friendly against the USMNT in Texas.
NYCFC's other right-back, Mitja Ilenič, is currently on international duty with the Slovenia U21.
NYCFC will be well-represented by internationals during the September international break.
Sands was one of the few players to consistently stand out for the USMNT during this Gold Cup.
Sands is thriving while on international duty as he continues to re-establish himself with the USMNT.
The performance of the NYCFC midfielder in the USMNT Gold Cup opener was universally hailed as a solid one.
Sinead Farrelly, Kristie Mewis, Kelly O'Hara, Ifeoma Onumonu, Lynn Williams all punched their tickets to New Zealand.
This will be the first FIFA Women's World Cup for Kristie Mewis and Lynn Harris — and the fourth for Kelley O'Hara.
Sands has the potential to miss up to five NYCFC matches; Ledezma, Parks left out after making 60-man preliminary squad.
The Sandsman was named the best player on the team by MLS.com.
NYCFC will be without the two defenders for Matchday 5.
The NYCFC II forward scored 14 goals in 18 games last season.