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International Call-Ups
Nine New York City FC players on international duty
Tayvon Gray, Alonso Martínez, Christian McFarlane, Jovan Mijatović, and Tomás Romero are all with their national teams.
Seven New York City FC players on international duty
Drew Baiera, Tayvon Gray, Mitja Ilenič, Alonso Martínez, Jovan Mijatović, Tomás Romero, Zidane Yañéz were all called up to their national teams for the October 2024 international break.
How NYCFC internationals fared on national team duty
A recap of a busy September international window for eight New York City FC players, and one notable NYCFC alumnus.
Alonso Martínez called up by Costa Rica
New York City FC's leading scorer will join Costa Rica for two Concacaf Nations League games during the September international window.
Mitja Ilenič called up for international duty
The 19-year-old right-back will join a Slovenia U-21 looking to qualify for the Euros — and that currently top a group featuring France and Austria.
Mounsef Bakrar, Tayvon Gray called up for international duty
Six players from New York City FC received call-ups from their national teams for this latest window of international matches.
Mounsef Bakrar called up to Algeria national team
This is the first call-up to the Senior Team for the 23-year-old striker.
Tayvon Gray called up by Jamaica national team
The right-back will be with the squad for the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals — and miss NYCFC's game against FC Cincinnati.
Mitja Ilenič, Tomás Romero receive international call-ups
Ilenič started in all three NYCFC league games to date, but he will miss the March 22 matchup against FC Cincinnati.
James Sands called up to USMNT for January camp
Will the defensive midfielder finally earn a spot on the national team?
Mitja Ilenič gets first Slovenia national team call-up
NYCFC's 19-year-old right-back made the roster for Slovenia's January 20 friendly against the USMNT in Texas.
Tayvon Gray injured while on international duty with Jamaica
NYCFC's other right-back, Mitja Ilenič, is currently on international duty with the Slovenia U21.
Tayvon Gray, Mitja Ilenič, Christian McFarlane called up to national teams
NYCFC will be well-represented by internationals during the September international break.
James Sands sees strong USMNT Gold Cup run end in semifinal defeat
Sands was one of the few players to consistently stand out for the USMNT during this Gold Cup.
James Sands earns place in Gold Cup group stage Best XI
Sands is thriving while on international duty as he continues to re-establish himself with the USMNT.