New York City FC Loans Defender Mitja Ilenič to Raków Częstochowa

New York City FC announced that the Club has loaned Defender Mitja Ilenič to Polish side Raków Częstochowa through December 2026. 

Since joining New York City FC in 2023, the Slovenian Defender appeared in 75 matches across three seasons. Ilenič scored three goals, recorded five assists, and logged 4,326 minutes for the ‘Boys in Blue.’ 

“We support Mitja’s desire to return to Europe and would like to thank Mitja for all of his contributions to the Club,” said Sporting Director Todd Dunivant. “This move provides us with additional roster flexibility as we continue to build the squad ahead of the 2026 season.”