Following a disappointing season , New York City FC have retained – at least for now – much of their youthful core that fell just short on Decision Day . Twentyfive players are under contract for 2024 , including goalkeepers Matt Freese and Luis Barraza after their contract options were exercised . But there is some turnover after former US international midfielder Alfredo Morales ( part of their MLS Cup 2021- winning squad ) saw his contract option declined . Left back Braian Cufré , who was on loan from LaLiga ' s RCD Mallorca , and attacker Matias Pellegrini , a one-time Young Designated Player signing for Inter Miami , also had their contract options declined .
NYCFC have additional loan situations to determine , with midfielder Nicolas Acevedo ( to Bahia ) and forward Thiago Andrade ( to Athletico Paranaense ) in Brazil through December 2023 . Deals for midfielders Andrés Perea ( from Philadelphia Union ) and Richard Ledezma ( from PSV Eindhoven ) are also expiring .
Contract Options Exercised ( Oct . 30 ) Luis Barraza ( GK ) Matt Freese ( GK ) Andres Jasson ( F ) Kevin O ’ Toole ( D ) Gabriel Segal ( F )
Contract Options Declined ( Oct . 30 ) Nico Benalcazar ( D ) Braian Cufré ( D ) Jonathan Jimenez ( F ) Alfredo Morales ( M ) Samuel Owusu ( D ) Matias Pellegrini ( F ) Stephen Turnbull ( D )
Vancouver ' s strong summer transfer business helped fuel a playoff push , acquiring three Canadian internationals . But from that trio , only wingback Sam Adekugbe is guaranteed to return for 2024 .
The Whitecaps are in discussions with both wingback Richie Laryea and forward Junior Hoilett about rejoining . Laryea ’ s loan from Premier League side Nottingham Forest is through December 2023 , while Hoilett is out of contract . Reports indicate Laryea might take their Designated Player spot opened by striker Sergio Córdova ’ s midseason transfer to Turkey , so track that space closely . In a similar vein , Vancouver are in talks with midfielders Sebastian Berhalter ( out of contract ) and Russell Teibert ( entering option year ) about returning . If the number ’ s right , both players have a role to play under head coach Vanni Sartini .
Elsewhere , goalkeeper Thomas Hasal ’ s contract option was declined after Yohei Takaoka locked down the starting role . And the ‘ Caps maintain depth at forward by retaining forwards Simon Becher and Levonte Johnson . Picking up defender Tristan Blackmon ' s contract options (' 24 and ' 25 ) was a no-brainer , too . Vancouver ' s roster currently stands at 19 players , with two players out on loan : midfielder Caio Alexandre at Brazil ' s Fortaleza EC through December 2023 and forward Déiber Caicedo at Colombia ' s Junior FC through July 2024 .
Contract Options Exercised ( Nov . 10 ) Simon Becher ( F ) Tristan Blackmon ( D ) Isaac Boehmer ( GK ) Levonte Johnson ( F ) Ryan Raposo ( D / M )
Contract Options Declined ( Nov . 10 ) Matteo Campagna ( D ) Kamron Habibullah ( M ) Thomas Hasal ( GK )
Ongoing Discussions ( Nov . 10 ) Sebastian Berhalter ( M ) Junior Hoilett ( F ) Richie Laryea ( D / M ) Russell Teibert ( M ) Karifa Yao ( D )
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