New York City FC Acquire Shannon Gomez

Published on March 3, 2016 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York City FC News Release

Shannon Gomez of New York City FC
(New York City FC)

Gomez, a 19 year-old Trinidad & Tobago senior international and US resident, has been training with the Club for the duration of the Club's final pre-season training camp in Sarasota, Florida and will not occupy an international player spot on the New York City FC roster.

Gomez said:

"I'm really excited to be here and I'm trying to take in as many new things as I can to help take my game to the next level. I'm grateful that the club have shown faith in me and have given me this opportunity. To be coached by Patrick Vieira is very special and I'm determined to give my best week in and week out and prove that I can play for this team. There's a great team spirit in the group after pre-season and we're all looking forward to the first game".

New York City FC Sporting Director Claudio Reyna said:

"Shannon is another good young addition to our squad. He's a fast right back that can also play as an offensive winger. He's been in training camp with us for a couple of weeks and has adapted well to the level and the system we are going to play. He also has good experience playing in CONCACAF at the club and national team level for Trinidad & Tobago"

Head Coach Patrick Vieira said:

"Shannon is a really good surprise. He came on trial and he did really well during preseason. He's young, he's got pace and is comfortable on the ball. I think it will take a few months for him to get used to the physicality of MLS, but he's been really good since he's been with us and is another great prospect for the future."

Transaction: New York City FC signs Shannon Gomez as a Discovery Signing on loan from W Connection on March 3, 2016.

Note: Shannon will be available to speak to media after this morning's training session at SUNY Purchase.

Name: Shannon Gomez

Position: Defender

Height: 5'7

Weight: 140 lbs.

Born: October 5, 1996

Age: 19

Hometown: Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago

Last Club: W Connection

Citizenship: Trinidad & Tobago

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New York City FC will play their first home game of the 2016 MLS season on Sunday, March 13 at Yankee Stadium.

Shannon Gomez of New York City FC

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