With World Cup qualifying now back, there are four players from NYCFC that will be representing their native countries.
David Villa
Of course huge news broke last week for New York City FC striker David Villa after he was called up to Spain’s squad for the first time in three years.
Villa and Spain will have a tough match against Italy on September 2nd and then they face off against Lichtenstein on September 5th.
Sept. 2 vs. Italy, 2:45PM ET (Fox Sports 2)
Sept. 5 vs. Lichtenstein, 2:45PM ET (ESPN 3)
Alexander Ring
NYCFC midfielder Alexander Ring will try and help his native Finland mount a comeback despite the fact that they’re dealing with a -6 goal differential and have only accumulated one point in six qualifying matches.