New York City FC legend Maxi Moralez will remain with the club for the 2026 season according to the club. The Argentine midfielder has solidified his status as one of the club’s first real legends, spanning across all eras of the club’s 11 season history.
“This club is home for me,” said Moralez. “I’m motivated to keep helping the team and working towards our objective. We know what we’re capable of as a group, and my focus is on giving everything I have to help us compete and win trophies this season.”
Moralez has been win NYCFC 2017 as the club’s fourth ever designated player. Over that stretch he played alongside the likes of David Villa, Andrea Pirlo, Taty Castellanos and others over the course of the team’s transition. In 2021 he was a key factor in the club’s first MLS Cup, appearing all of the club’s playoff matches.
The club and player did separate after the 2022 season with Moralez returning to Argentina. That didn’t last long as he rejoined the club one year later. An injury kept him out for the majority of the 2023 season, returning to be a major part of the club in 2024 and 2025.
“Maxi continues to impact games in meaningful ways,” said Sporting Director Todd Dunivant. “Maxi’s experience, competitiveness and approach around the locker room help reinforce the club’s identity.”
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