Another major name leaves NYCFC as midfielder Keaton Parks departs the club after eight seasons with the club. Starting in started with City in 2019 and now leaves the club having amassed over 150 appearances and lifting MLS Cup over that time.
“I’m happy to have contributed to the silverware we won and play my part in bringing that highest level of satisfaction and and victory to this club,” said Parks about his time with NYCFC. “The fans were always there for me and I hope you remember everything I’ve given to this club.”
Parks started his career in Portugal with the club Varzim where he played for the reserve team and eventually the first team between 2015 and 2019. His progress got him noticed by the Portuguese giant Benfica where he was signed and played for their minor side before joining the first team. During that window he was loaned to NYCFC before eventually becoming a permanent fixture in MLS.
Now that he is departing it leaves a gap in the midfield. Injuries to Maxi Moralez have also left gaps that will need to be addressed by Sporting Director Todd Dunivant. The exit of Thiago Martins also means that the club is entering a period of transition that could mean growth or consolidation depending on the hiring of the future head coach.
“New York City has become my second home,” said Parks about his time in the five boroughs. “I’m just happy to have been a part of it all.”
More to come as New York City continues to turnover their roster heading into 2027.
photo by Jordan Bank