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3 players everyone should pay attention to during NYCFC's 2026 preseason

There are a few players who could earn more minutes or even a starting role. It all depends on how they play during the preseason. So, here are three players who deserve all of the attention.

Máximo Carrizo of NYCFC | Vincent Carchietta/GettyImages

New York City FC is still in the early days of preseason. The Pigeons will play their first preseason match this Saturday, which will be the first of five before the start of the 2026 Major League Soccer season.

There are multiple players who have their spots locked in the Starting XI, like Matt Freese and Thiago Martins.