New York City FC Signs Midfielder Cooper Flax to a Homegrown Contract

New York City FC announced that Midfielder Cooper Flax has signed a First Team contract as a Homegrown through 2026 with Club options through June 2027, and the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 seasons. 

Flax becomes the 18th Homegrown Player in New York City FC history and returns to the Club following a standout collegiate career at Wake Forest. The Midfielder made 75 appearances, scoring 21 goals and tallying 18 assists. Flax’s 21 career goals tie for 18th on Wake Forest's all-time scoring list.  

During Flax’s time with the Demon Deacons, the Long Island native earned All-ACC First Team honors in his senior year, marking the second All-ACC selection of his career after being named to the Second Team in 2024. Flax became Wake Forest's 16th player to earn First Team honors. In addition, Flax’s standout performance in 2025 earned the Midfielder the title of Wake Forest’s Most Valuable Player after leading the team with nine goals and seven assists across 17 starts. The Long Island native’s 2025 season concluded with Flax ranking top 10 in the ACC in the three major offensive categories, finishing second in total points, third in goals and sixth in assists.