Davide Galazzini
A dynamic right back with nearly 40 appearances in Italy’s Serie C. Galazzini brings energy on the flank, strong conditioning, and the ability to support the attack while staying disciplined defensively.
Darren Sidoel
An Ajax academy product and experienced holding midfielder who has played professionally across Europe and beyond. Sidoel is expected to provide leadership in midfield and connect the defensive and attacking phases.
Nick Mendonca
A technical defensive midfielder and former MLS Next Pro champion. Mendonca developed in both Brazil and the U.S. and adds composure, intelligence, and balance in central areas.
Derrek Chan
A goalkeeper with experience across MLS reserve sides, MLS Next Pro, and USL League One. Chan is known for his distribution and comfort playing out of the back, and has been called into camp by Chinese Taipei’s national team.
Marcelo Lage
A center back with extensive USL experience, including regular starting roles in both the Championship and League One. Strong in the air and confident in 1v1 situations, Lage adds reliability to the back line.
Ajmeer Spengler
A creative playmaker who enjoyed two productive seasons in USL League One. Comfortable operating between the lines, Spengler brings vision, intelligence, and end product in the final third.
Josué Manzano
A young attacking midfielder and winger developed in the Orlando City academy system, with experience in Ecuador and at youth international level. Manzano adds creativity, pace, and 1v1 ability.
Davide Materazzi
A central defender with Italian academy roots and strong U.S. college and USL League Two experience. Physical, composed, and dangerous on set pieces, Materazzi joins as a high-upside defensive prospect.
Tino Puentes
A versatile, box-to-box midfielder from New Jersey known for his work rate and adaptability. Puentes can fill multiple roles and brings intensity both on and off the ball.
Nick Zielonka
A powerful, two-footed striker with a strong scoring record at college and USL League Two level. Zielonka adds physicality, pressing ability, and depth to the attacking group.
Davey Mason
A veteran left back with five seasons of professional experience in USL League One and NISA. Mason brings pace, consistency, and experience on the flank, with the ability to contribute in the buildup and deliver quality service from wide areas.
Nestor Cabrera
A New Jersey native and attacking midfielder with international experience, including appearances at the FIFA U-20 World Cup with Guatemala. Cabrera adds technical quality, 1v1 ability, and comfort operating in tight spaces.
Julien Lacher
A forward and winger developed in the NYCFC academy system with two seasons of MLS Next Pro experience. Still just 18, Lacher brings pace, directness, and attacking production from wide and advanced positions.
Braeden Backus
A left-footed winger and outside back with academy experience at FC Dallas and USL League One minutes with Westchester SC. Backus adds versatility, technical ability, and local ties to the Tri-State area.
March 14. Hinchliffe Stadium.
That’s when this group takes the field for the first time.
