Earlier today, Major League Soccer announced that New York City FC's Thiago Martins was named to the 2024 MLS All-Star Team Roster. This is the first time the central defender has made the All-Star Team.
And it's the first New York City to make the cut since 2022. Last year, no NYCFC players made the All-Star Team for the first time in club history.
| Year | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Thiago Martins | Defender |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | Taty Castellanos* | Forward |
| Alexander Callens† | Defender | |
| Sean Johnson | Goalkeeper | |
| 2021 | James Sands | Midfielder |
| 2020‡ | ||
| 2019 | Maxi Moralez | Midfielder |
| 2018 | Alexander Ring | Midfielder |
| David Villa | Forward | |
| 2017 | David Villa | Forward |
| 2016 | David Villa | Forward |
| Andrea Pirlo | Midfielder | |
| Josh Saunders | Goalkeeper | |
| 2015 | David Villa | Forward |
| Frank Lampard | Midfielder |
*Taty Castellanos was removed from the 2022 All-Star roster after transferring to Girona FC
†Alexander Callens was removed from the 2022 All-Star roster due to injury
‡The 2020 MLS All-Star Game was canceled due to COVID
Thiago Martins was a Coach's Selection, and one of the 12 players chosen by Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy. He becomes the 14th New York City player to be selected to an MLS All-Star Team roster.
The 29-year-old Designated Player often served as the team's captain this year, and anchors a defense that have given up 25 goals in 20 games. That's good for the joint-fourth fewest in the Eastern Conference.
"We have an MLS All-Star in the group" 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/Zu6XuFQMNl
— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) July 1, 2024
When New York City defender Tayvon Gray was asked about Thiago Martins making the All-Star Team, the right back simply said, "He's the GOAT, man."
Our Capitão is an #MLSAllStar ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/dLXTCikWGU
— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) July 1, 2024
The MLS All-Stars will play the Liga MX All-Stars on Wednesday, July 24, at 8 pm ET. The match will be held at Lower.com field, home to Columbus Crew.
Oliver Strand
