2025 Final Grade: Seymour Reid
The 17-year-old wasn't supposed to be here: He signed with NYCFC II, not New York City FC. But the striker earned a spot on the First Team — and became the youngest goal-scorer in club history.
The 17-year-old wasn't supposed to be here: He signed with NYCFC II, not New York City FC. But the striker earned a spot on the First Team — and became the youngest goal-scorer in club history.
El Clínico finished the season strong, cementing his place as one of the greatest goal-scorers in New York City FC history before sitting out the final playoff games with an ACL injury suffered while on international duty with Costa Rica.
The 21-year-old winger had a stretch of summer productivity as an assist-maker, but Ojeda's attacking output was missing for much of the season despite his playing in all 43 of New York City FC's 2025 matches.
It looks like NYCFC will go back to having a dark blue-dominant away jersey in 2026, bringing back memories of the Gotham Kit the club wore during the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
The 24-year-old from Brooklyn and third-ever New York City FC Homegrown player is reportedly going cross-country to sign as a free agent with LA Galaxy.
The 21-year-old winger had the best season of his career. So why does it feel like he didn't meet expectations?
The Austrian got off to a hot start and became one of New York City FC's main scoring threats, but faded as the season went on.
The 21-year-old central defender is originally from Manhattan, played in the NYCFC Academy, made three appearances for NYCFC II in 2022, and just completed a college soccer career at Duke.
The 21-year-old midfielder from Wake Forest University becomes the 18th Homegrown player in New York City FC history.
The 18-year-old had the most impressive Homegrown debut season in club history, and the strongest year for a teenager at New York City FC since a 19-year-old Jack Harrison had 10 goal involvements in 2016.
The 17-year-old Homegrown made his First Team debut in 2025, and had some promising looks late in the season. The future looks bright for Carrizo, even if he logged just 83 minutes all year and has yet to make a start.
We analyze NYCFC draft picks Ransford Gyan, Kevin Pierre, Joey Mueller, Luca Nikolai, and handicap their chances of seeing playing time with the First Team.
The 25-year-old Designated Player bolstered the creative side of NYCFC's attack and saved his best and biggest goals for the MLS Cup Playoffs after arriving at midseason.
The 19-year-old Clemson First Team All-American was the #27 pick overall, and becomes the 30th MLS SuperDraft selection in New York City FC history. The club also selected Kevin Pierre (Georgia Southern, #57), Joey Mueller (UCF, #71), and Luca Nikolai (UNC,#87).
With the 2026 MLS SuperDraft set to take place later this afternoon, here are 5 thoughts about NYCFC's history with the selection process.
New York City FC will face LAFC, Sporting Kansas City, and San Jose Earthquakes in preseason friendlies next February.