New York City FC have announced their roster decisions ahead of the 2027 MLS season, the first under the league’s new calendar and the year the club moves into Etihad Park. Three players had their options picked up, five were let go, and a handful of futures are still being worked out.
Options exercised
The club picked up the 2027 options on defenders Nico Cavallo and Max Murray and forward Malachi Jones.
Options declined
Five players had their options declined: Kam Acito, Arnau Farnós, Cooper Flax, Mitja Ilenič and Kevin Pierre.
Out of contract
Thiago Martins, Matt Miazga and Keaton Parks are out of contract at the end of 2026. The club had already confirmed that captain Martins and Parks are leaving.
Still in discussions
Mac Learned and Maxi Moralez are out of contract, and Luighi’s loan has ended. NYCFC says it remains in discussions with all three about their futures.
Forward Seymour Reid is on loan at Sporting Kansas City, and the club has a recall decision still to make.
Under contract for 2027 (27 players)
- Goalkeepers (3): Matt Freese, Greg Ranjitsingh, Tomás Romero
- Defenders (7): Drew Baiera, Nico Cavallo, Raul Gustavo, Tayvon Gray, Max Murray, Kevin O’Toole, Kai Trewin
- Midfielders (9): Jacob Arroyave, Máximo Carrizo, Nico Fernández Mercau, Peter Molinari, Aiden O’Neill, Andrés Perea, James Sands, Jonny Shore, Hannes Wolf
- Forwards (8): Julián Fernández, Malachi Jones, Talles Magno, Alonso Martínez, Jovan Mijatović, Agustín Ojeda, Seymour Reid, Bénie Traoré
What it means
With Martins, Miazga and Parks all leaving, NYCFC lose their captain, center back Matt Miazga and their second-most-capped player at once. Central defense and midfield leadership look like the priorities for the next head coach, along with the open questions over Moralez and Learned.
Source: New York City FC