Defender Andres Mendoza is the first casualty of New York City FC’s slow start to their first season in Major League Soccer. The club has decided to part ways with the 25-year-old Ecuadorian Defender, placing him on waivers. Mendoza has not featured in a match for the expansion club.
NYC FC is in eighth place in the MLS Eastern Conference with a 1-6-3 mark so far this year. They dropped a 2-1 decision to the Hudson River rivals, New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on Sunday.
The following is a press release from New York City FC of Major League Soccer, and concerns the transaction made by the club on Tuesday.
New York City FC Place Defender Andres Mendoza on Waivers
New York – New York City FC have placed Ecuadorian Defender, Andres Mendoza on waivers. The 6’2″, 25-year-old defender, signed with the club in January, after playing professionally in Ecuador and recently in Uruguay with CD Maldonado.
New York City FC play their next match this Friday, May 15th, 7:00 p.m. at Yankee Stadium against the Chicago Fire.
Main Photo:
ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 08: Andres Mendoza #2 of New York City FC runs for the ball during an MLS soccer match between the New York City FC and the Orlando City SC at the Orlando Citrus Bowl on March 8, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. This was the first game for both teams and the final score was 1-1. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)
