David Villa has been forced to withdraw from this week’s MLS All-Star Game, presented by Target, due to injury.
The Spanish striker, who has scored eight goals in 10 starts this season, has missed NYCFC’s last six games and will not be ready to return for the game vs. Juventus at the Mercedes Benz Arena.
As a result of missing the All-Star game, Villa is automatically unable to take part in this weekend’s home game vs. Vancouver Whitecap at Yankee Stadium, per MLS rules.
It will be the first MLS All-Star game David has missed in his four years in the league.