James Sands
26-Year-Old
New York City FC
MLS
Returns from loan, signs extension
Sands has returned to New York City FC from his loan with FC St. Pauli and has signed a contract extension through the 2029/30 season, with an option for 2030/31, according to the club.
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Sands made 35 appearances across a season and a half with St. Pauli, including helping the club reach the DFB Pokal quarterfinals, and is fully fit and expected to start Wednesday's match against Columbus Crew. The Homegrown product has made 143 appearances for New York City since debuting in 2017, becoming the club's first Homegrown player to reach the Century Club and playing a key role in the 2021 MLS Cup winning campaign, and his return gives the midfield a proven and experienced presence as he steps right back into the lineup.
Sands made 35 appearances across a season and a half with St. Pauli, including helping the club reach the DFB Pokal quarterfinals, and is fully fit and expected to start Wednesday's match against Columbus Crew. The Homegrown product has made 143 appearances for New York City since debuting in 2017, becoming the club's first Homegrown player to reach the Century Club and playing a key role in the 2021 MLS Cup winning campaign, and his return gives the midfield a proven and experienced presence as he steps right back into the lineup.
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Set for surgery
Sands (ankle) is set to undergo a surgery Friday and is ruled out for the rest of the season, according to the club.
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Ruled out for time being
Sands (ankle) underwent scans that revealed a ligament sprain to his ankle and is ruled out for the time being, the club announced.
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Suffers ankle issue
Sands suffered an ankle issue in Sunday's draw against Frankfurt and hopes it is only a minor one, according to coach Alexander Blessin, per Kicker. "As for Jimmy, I hope he just twisted his ankle and that it's nothing serious with the ligaments, so he'll be back with us fairly soon."
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Suffers injury
Sands was forced off the field in the 81st minute of Sunday's-0- draw against Frankfurt due to an apparent injury.
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Solid defensive display
Sands registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Hoffenheim.
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