Availability Report: Trio Miss Season Opener

Published on February 21, 2026 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York City FC News Release

New York City FC take on the LA Galaxy in their 2026 MLS Regular Season Opener on Sunday.

Head Coach Pascal Jansen will be without three players for the match. Forward Malachi Jones is joined on the sidelines by Andrés Perea and Alonso Martínez.

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Player Availability Report

Malachi Jones - OUT - Leg

Andrés Perea - OUT - Leg

Alonso Martínez - OUT - Leg

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