New York City FC today announced that Sporting Director David Lee will leave the Club to join Sporting Kansas City as President of Soccer Operations & General Manager.
Lee joined New York City FC in 2014 as the Club’s Director of Player Recruitment before becoming Technical Director in 2017. Lee was then promoted in November 2019 to become the Club’s second-ever Sporting Director. Under Lee’s guidance, New York City FC has been one of the most consistently strong teams across MLS, including winning the 2021 MLS Cup to claim the franchise’s first piece of silverware.
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Wednesday 01 Oct
- 14:00 NYCFC Bids Emotional Farewell to David Lee After 11 Years: “One of MLS’s Most Respected Sporting Directors”
- 12:00 David Lee Bids Farewell to NYCFC: “This Team Has an Incredible Future Ahead”
- 08:00 Shock in MLS: David Lee Leaves NYCFC After a Decade to Join Sporting Kansas City
Tuesday 30 Sep
Friday 05 Sep
Saturday 02 Aug
- 15:45 Messi Close to Signing New Contract with Inter Miami Until 2028
- 10:55 NYCFC Transfers Mounsef Bakrar to GNK Dinamo Zagreb
- 10:39 NYCFC Defeats Club León 2-0 in Leagues Cup Clash: Goals from Martínez and Ojeda, Freese Shines in Goal
Sunday 27 Jul
- 17:00 Alonso Martínez Named Player of the Match in NYCFC’s 4–3 Win Over FC Dallas
- 15:58 Rodrigo De Paul Unveiled as Inter Miami's Newest Star Before Cincinnati Match
- 15:43 Martínez Hat-Trick Powers NYCFC to 4–3 Thriller Over FC Dallas
- 15:38 Sebastiano Musu Signs Third Short-Term Deal with New York City FC
Thursday 05 Jun
- 14:00 Mario Balotelli to MLS? Alessio Sundas Pushes for NYCFC Move in Bold Career Revival Bid
- 12:00 Etihad Player of the Month | Thiago Martins Scoops May Award
- 10:00 Italian Agent Alessio Sundas Aims to Revolutionize MLS with European Talent
- 08:06 Eight City Players Called Up for International Duty in June
Monday 02 Jun
- 12:30 Alessio Sundas Eyes MLS Revolution: After Balotelli, Gattuso Could Be Next
- 01:09 Hannes Wolf’s Late Heroics Rescue 2-2 Draw for NYCFC in Thrilling Comeback Against Nashville SC
Saturday 31 May
- 19:00 NYCFC Aim to Reset vs. Nashville: “Time to Show Consistency” Says Jansen
- 18:00 Jansen Eyes Strong Start vs. Nashville: “Scoring First Changes Everything”
- 17:00 NYCFC Aim to Bounce Back Against Nashville SC: Jansen Calls for a Return to Identity
- 16:44 Mario Balotelli Eyes MLS Move: A New American Dream in the Works?
Wednesday 28 May
- 06:00 Injury Woes for NYCFC Ahead of Houston Clash: Four Key Players Ruled Out
- 04:00 Jansen Stresses Training Ground Mentality as Key to NYCFC Lineup Choices
- 02:00 NYCFC Gets Injury Boost as Keaton Parks Returns, but Caution Remains for Key Players
Tuesday 27 May
- 23:00 Jansen’s NYCFC Looks to Build Momentum With Big Night Under the Lights
- 22:20 Seymour Reid Signs Homegrown Deal With NYCFC – A Star in the Making Joins the First Team
- 14:00 Can NYCFC Ride the Momentum? Quick Turnaround Offers Opportunity Against Houston
- 12:00 NYCFC Extends Unbeaten Streak vs. Chicago Fire with Another Statement Win
- 09:51 Mounsef Bakrar Silences Doubts with Crucial Goal in NYCFC Comeback
Sunday 25 May
- 16:00 NYCFC eye momentum: a pivotal home clash to spark an eastern conference climb
- 14:00 Chaos vs. Control: NYCFC and Chicago Fire Set for Explosive Showdown at Yankee Stadium
- 12:00 NYCFC vs. Chicago Fire: Can the Boys in Blue End Chicago’s Scorching Run at Yankee Stadium?
- 10:54 NYCFC vs. Chicago Fire: Key Absences for Jansen’s Side Ahead of Crucial MLS Clash
Wednesday 21 May
- 16:00 NYCFC Trio Named to Preliminary Gold Cup Rosters Ahead of Summer Tournament
- 14:00 NYCFC’s Push for Consistency Could Unlock Top-Four Potential in the East
- 03:00 Donald Trump Reacts to NYCFC's New $780M Stadium in Queens During UAE Visit
- 00:01 Why NYCFC Should Start Managing Maxi Moralez’s Minutes More Carefully
Tuesday 20 May
- 22:51 NYCFC Extends James Sands’ Loan to FC St. Pauli Through 2026
- 22:49 Why Pascal Jansen Should Consider Resting Maxi Moralez More Often at NYCFC
Monday 05 May
Sunday 04 May
- 03:00 Jansen Praises Etihad Player of the Month Keaton Parks: “A Key Piece in Our Midfield”
- 01:00 NYCFC Brace for Cincinnati Clash: Jansen Outlines Plan to Stop Evander
Saturday 03 May
- 23:20 NYCFC Hit with Injury Setbacks Ahead of Cincinnati Clash
- 22:53 Pascal Jansen Ready for Packed May Schedule: “This Is What You Live For”
Friday 02 May
Thursday 01 May
Sunday 20 Apr
- 19:00 Jansen Calls for Sharpness After NYCFC's 2-0 Defeat: "We Weren’t Good Enough in the Final Third"
- 18:00 MLS 2025: Market Giants Revealed – Messi and Puig Lead the Pack
- 16:00 NYCFC’s Road Form Is a Disaster. And No One Seems to Have an Answer
- 15:28 NYCFC’s Road Struggles Continue in 2-0 Loss to New England, Pascal Jansen: "The Quality Wasn’t There"
- 15:21 NYCFC Fall to New England for First Time Since 2022: "We Need to Be Better," Says Thiago Martins
- 15:08 Inter Miami Edge Columbus Crew 1-0 as Messi and Co. Shine in Front of 60,000 Fans
- 15:06 NYCFC Signs Forward Zidane Yañez to Short-Term Agreement Amid Rising Trajectory
- 15:05 NYCFC Fall 2-0 to New England Revolution Despite Late Push
Friday 18 Apr
- 16:00 Set-Piece Specialists: NYCFC Must Stay Sharp as Revolution Rely on Dead Ball Magic
- 14:00 NYCFC Return to Familiar Foe: Round Two Against Revs Promises Another Fight
- 08:45 NYCFC Aim to Turn the Corner: Road Test at New England Offers Momentum Check
Friday 11 Apr
