Since Patrick Vieira came on board, New York City FC has been busy shopping international talent. Obtaining the services of Frédéric Brillant, Frederico Bravo, Ronald Matarrita, Diego Martinez and drafting english native Jack Harrison. What do all these players have in common besides joining the club in 2016? They’ve all taken up the international slots.
An International Slot in the MLS is when a team can get a player outside the U.S market meaning if a player is not a U.S Citizen or doesn’t have his green card.