New York City FC Announces Roster Moves for 2020
November 20, 2019 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York City FC News Release
NEW YORK, N.Y. - New York City FC today announced roster options ahead of the 2020 season.
Four players have had their options exercised for the 2020 campaign: Luis Barraza, Sebastien Ibeagha, Ronald Matarrita, and Brad Stuver.
The Club has declined the 2020 options for Daniel Bedoya, Jeff Caldwell, Eric Miller, Abdi Mohamed and Ebenezer Ofori.
Keaton Parks' loan from Benfica will officially end as of December 31, 2019.
Ben Sweat was selected in the First Round of the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft by Inter Miami CF.
NYCFC would like to thank all of the players departing the Club at this time for their contributions.
The following players are under contract for the 2020 season:
Goalkeeper (3): Luis Barraza, Sean Johnson, Brad Stuver
Defenders (7): Alexander Callens, Maxime Chanot, Sebastien Ibeagha, Ronald Matarrita, James Sands, Joe Scally, Anton Tinnerholm
Midfielders (5): Justin Haak, Maxi Moralez, Alex Ring, Tony Rocha, Juan Pablo Torres
Forwards (6): Valentin Castellanos, Héber, Gary Mackay-Steven, Jesus Medina, Alexandru MitriÃâºÃÆ, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi
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