New York City FC simply signed 14-year-old midfielder Maximo Carrizo to a homegrown contract, making him the youngest participant to sign a primary-crew deal in Major League Soccer records.
That record turned into formerly held by means of Real Salt Lake forward Axel Kei, who signed with the crew at 14 years and 15 days antique.
Carrizo also became NYCFC’s 10th homegrown signing in view that their academy became formed in 2015.
“We’re extremelysatisfiedto sign Maximoto his first professional agreement, as this is a ancient second for each the membership and MLS,” sporting director David Lee said in a release.”He’s a special and extraordinarily gifted participant and it’s been thrilling to look at himbroadenover current years in our academy.
“Maximo is now on the very begin of his journey as a expert and the next ranges of his development over the coming years can be making sure he maximizes his capability through operating with our coaches and all of the support group of workers in the academy, NYCFC II and the first crew.”
Carrizo first joined the crew’s academy in 2018 from FC Westchester as a U-12 participant earlier than being invited to NYCFC’s first-team preseason camp in 2022.
He is presently eligible to play for NYCFC II, to be able to compete inside the newly-formed MLS NEXT Pro league.
“I already feel a part of this membership and I genuinely agree with that NYCFC is the right place for me to retainmy improvement and develop on and stale the pitch,” Carrizo stated in a release.
“It’s inspiring to see how NYCFC produces skills and the way homegrown gamers get the possibility to play in the first crew. I realize this will make the effort, but I am inclined to be patient and examine from the exceptional institution of gamers and coaches that we have at this club.”
The team kicked off the 2022 Major League Soccer season with a closing minute 1-0 defeat to LA Galaxy on Sunday at Dignity Health Tennis Center.
