Reading between the lines of New York City FC head coach Pascal Jansen and sporting director David Lee's preseason press conferences, plus a discussion of Jovan Mijatović's departure and a preview of the team's 2025 defense.
The 20-year-old finished last season's campaign starting at right-back over Tayvon Gray. Will he get the nod again under Pascal Jansen?
The major talking points and the choice quotes to emerge from Jansen's first press conference as Head Coach of New York City FC.
New York City FC Sporting Director David Lee held his first press conference since the end of last season. He discussed new Head Coach Pascal Jansen, sending Jovan Mijatović to Belgium on loan, and if new players will be signed.
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 7 assists he logged last season were the most for a fullback since Anton Tinnerholm's 8 in 2019.
Even better: Glenn Crooks will call NYCFC's games at the 2025 Coachella Invitational, which will be live-streamed at newyorkcityfc.com and aired on WWOR Channel 9.
The "best left-footed CB in college" is New York City's newest Homegrown. Will the 21-year-old fight his way into Pascal Jansen's Starting XI?
His 10 MLS starts was the most for a backup central defender since style icon Sebastien Ibeagha's 11 in 2019.
The new NYCFC jersey's design has leaked and is said to be inspired by New York City's many skyscrapers.
The central defender faded last season, and spent the final three games of the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs on the bench. Will he rediscover his form under Pascal Janesn?
The four best teams from MLS will face the four best teams from Liga MX as determined by Phase One (don't call it a group stage). It's complicated! Which is why we decode it here.
The wantaway striker got his desired move away from New York City FC, officially joining Belgium's OH Leuven on loan through the end of June.
He's a veteran leader of the team and the usual captain on the field, but can Thiago Martins maintain the high levels of performance and durability he enjoyed last season?
Major League Soccer now have five clubs worth $1 billion according to Sportico: The average team is now worth $721 million, up from $678 million last year.
The 31-year-old brings limited experience, good vibes to the goalkeeper depth chart.
