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New York City FC introduced the departure of group captain and All-Star defender Thiago Martins on Thursday.
The 31-year-old Brazilian posted three targets and 5 assists in 174 appearances since becoming a member of the membership in 2022.
‘We wish to thank Thiago for his contributions to New York City FC,’ sporting director Todd Dunivant stated. ‘Thiago set a excessive commonplace on the sphere via his competitiveness and tenacity. We are grateful for all the pieces Thiago has given to the Club and want him and his household all the most effective shifting ahead.’
Martins helped NYCFC win the Campeones Cup in 2022 and earned MLS All-Star honors in 2024. The group reached the Eastern Conference finals in 2022 and 2025.
‘I’m grateful for my time with New York City FC,’ Martins stated. ‘It’s been an honor to symbolize this Club and put on the captain’s armband. I need to thank all my teammates who’ve stood by my aspect all through these 5 seasons, in addition to the workers, everybody behind the scenes, and the followers for his or her help. New York City will at all times maintain a particular place in my coronary heart and within the hearts of my household.’
Martins performed for Brazil’s Palmeiras and Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos earlier than signing with New York City FC as a delegated participant on Feb. 7, 2022.
NYCFC missed the MLS Cup Playoffs this season, ending 4 factors beneath the reduce line within the Eastern Conference.
–Field Level Media