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New York City FC introduced the departures of crew captain and All-Star defender Thiago Martins together with midfielder Keaton Parks on Thursday.
Martin, 31, posted three objectives and 5 assists in 174 appearances because the Brazilian joined the membership in 2022.
‘We wish to thank Thiago for his contributions to New York City FC,’ sporting director Todd Dunivant mentioned. ‘Thiago set a excessive commonplace on the sphere by his competitiveness and tenacity. We are grateful for every part Thiago has given to the Club and want him and his household all one of the best transferring ahead.’
Parks, a 29-year-old Texas native, made 228 appearances over eight seasons with the membership, scoring 20 objectives and offering 18 assists.
‘I hope you bear in mind every part I’ve given to this membership,’ Parks mentioned. ‘My objective was to place the crew first and all the time give my finest to assist the success of the crew. New York City has develop into my second dwelling and I’m simply joyful to have been part of all of it.’
Martins and Parks helped NYCFC win the Campeones Cup in 2022 and earned MLS All-Star honors in 2024. The crew reached the Eastern Conference finals in 2022 and 2025.
‘I’m grateful for my time with New York City FC,’ Martins mentioned. ‘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 facet all through these 5 seasons, in addition to the workers, everybody behind the scenes, and the followers for his or her assist. New York City will all the time 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 chosen participant on Feb. 7, 2022.
NYCFC missed the MLS Cup Playoffs this season, ending 4 factors under the minimize line within the Eastern Conference.
–Field Level Media