Keaton Parks Departs New York City FC

New York City FC today announced that Midfielder Keaton Parks has departed the Club following the conclusion of the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. 

Over eight seasons with the Club, Parks made 228 appearances, scoring 20 goals and providing 18 assists across all competitions for the Boys in Blue. The Texas native played an important role for New York City during a historic stretch that included winning both the 2021 MLS Cup and 2022 Campeones Cup. 

“We’re grateful for everything Keaton has contributed to New York City FC,” said Sporting Director Todd Dunivant. “Over eight seasons, Keaton has become a player our fans have grown to know and love. We thank him for his dedication to the Club and wish him and his family all the best moving forward.” 

The Midfielder reached several milestones during his tenure, joining a select group of players in Club history. In 2025, Parks became the third player to join the Double Century Club, reaching 200 appearances across all competitions. Toward the end of the 2026 season, he reached 200 MLS appearances, becoming only the second player at New York City to achieve the milestone. Parks finishes his tenure with the Boys in Blue ranked second in Club history for most appearances across all competitions.

“I want to thank New York City FC for the wonderful memories we have created together, said Midfielder Keaton Parks. “I’m happy to have contributed to the silverware we won and play my part in bringing that highest level of satisfaction and victory to this Club. The fans were always there for me, and I hope you remember everything I’ve given to this Club. My goal was to put the team first and always give my best to support the success of the team. New York City has become my second home and I’m just happy to have been a part of it all.” 

Throughout Parks’ time with New York City FC, the Midfielder’s leadership and experience helped shape the culture in the locker room and influenced the team’s confidence and style of play on the pitch. Off the field, Parks served in the City in the Community (CITC) Player Ambassador Program, dedicating his time to giving back and making a positive impact in the New York City community. This season, Parks and his family participated in a CITC back-to-school event in Queens, where he distributed backpacks and signed copies of The Goal of the Game, the children’s book Parks wrote with his wife.  

New York City FC thanks Keaton for his commitment and contributions to the Club on-and-off the field and wishes him and his family all the best moving forward.