James Sands
26-Year-Old
New York City FC
MLS
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Sands scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus New England Revolution.
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Sands scored his first goal since returning to the club, providing the team's lone strike on Sunday. Since his loan from St. Pauli ended, he's started all six matches at center back, producing 31 clearances, 10 interceptions, and four blocks.
Sands scored his first goal since returning to the club, providing the team's lone strike on Sunday. Since his loan from St. Pauli ended, he's started all six matches at center back, producing 31 clearances, 10 interceptions, and four blocks.
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Returns from loan, signs extension
Sands has returned to New York City FC from his loan with FC St. Pauli and has signed a contract extension through the 2029/30 season, with an option for 2030/31, according to the club.
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Set for surgery
Sands (ankle) is set to undergo a surgery Friday and is ruled out for the rest of the season, according to the club.
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Ruled out for time being
Sands (ankle) underwent scans that revealed a ligament sprain to his ankle and is ruled out for the time being, the club announced.
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Suffers ankle issue
Sands suffered an ankle issue in Sunday's draw against Frankfurt and hopes it is only a minor one, according to coach Alexander Blessin, per Kicker. "As for Jimmy, I hope he just twisted his ankle and that it's nothing serious with the ligaments, so he'll be back with us fairly soon."
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Suffers injury
Sands was forced off the field in the 81st minute of Sunday's-0- draw against Frankfurt due to an apparent injury.
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