Did New York City FC head coach Pascal Jansen suggest another roster move could potentially go down the pipeline?
It sounded Thursday, at least as if he hoped he would soon be on the way to help him strengthen the NYCFC roster.
City saw several departures, including the loss of midfielder Santiago Rodriguez before the start of the season. Sales to Botafogo on the Brazilian side It became official just before the season's opening game last weekend.
In an exclusive conversation with a pre-season post, NYCFC sports director David Lee said the roster was “on-going work” and wanted to add another midfielder and go back to the left.
The transfer window will remain open until April 23rd.
On Thursday, Janssen expressed optimism that the city has “good news” about the roster in the near future.
Janssen spoke to reporters at weekly press conferences, adding that he regularly has conversations with Lee about the roster.
“I'm staying in touch with David as much as I can to discuss what I'm seeing and what I feel about the team I'm currently, but I'm making sure I'm in line with what we're seeing to strengthen the team. It's still ongoing and hopefully we have some good news. [near] future. “
City began the season with 15 players on the senior roster and 10 more players on the supplementary roster.
In 2024, there were 20 players on the senior roster and six on the supplementary roster.
Lee has chosen the U22 Initiative Roster Construction Model. This allows for two specified player slots and three U22 slots. This allows MLS clubs to sign up for “favorable contracts and budget cuts” to three players under the age of 22.
The NYCFC has two international slots open and an unused U22 spot. That means Lee has several different ways he can add to his 2025 team.
The NYCFC opened the season with a 2-2 draw after delaying the equalising goal of stop-time.
They will travel to Los Angeles to play against LAFC on Saturday night.
Janssen said his team's approach will not change in future games, and told reporters the focus is on “trying to get a bulletproof mindset and bulletproof approach in every game” that the NYCFC will be performing this season.
