New York City Football Club (NYCFC) has re-signed star midfielder Maxi Moralez to a one-year deal, which will keep him in the Big Apple through the 2025 season.
“I’m very excited to continue my career with New York City FC for another season,” Moralez said. “This club has become a second home to me. I’m incredibly grateful for the trust and support I’ve received from everyone here, from the coaching staff to my teammates and, of course, our amazing fans.”
The Argentine playmaker returned from an ACL injury at the end of the 2023 campaign to record two goals with seven assists in 26 matches. The 37-year-old became just the second player in franchise history to post 100 career goal contributions and the first player in club history to make more than 200 MLS appearances.
“Coming back from injury last season was a challenging but rewarding experience,” Moralez said. “Being able to contribute to the team’s success again meant so much to me. I’m looking forward to next season and am determined to help the club achieve even more in 2025.”
Moralez has been with NYCFC since 2017 and was a key contributor to the MLS title-winning side in 2021, recording a goal and three assists across the four playoff games. He was transferred to Argentinian side Racing for the 2023 season but was back in New York by August.
“We are thrilled to have Maxi back with New York City FC for the upcoming season,” NYCFC sporting director David Lee said. “Maxi showed incredible resilience to return from injury and demonstrated his quality with some outstanding performances last year. His leadership and creativity on the field helped us return to the playoffs and rallied those around him. Maxi’s impact extends beyond what everyone sees during matches. He plays a vital role in the locker room and mentoring our young players. As we continue to build, having a player of Maxi’s caliber and experience is pivotal, and we’re excited to see his contributions this season.”
