John Wright

Attacking Midfielder (R) - New York City U18
16 Nov 2027
Tuesday
Process

Marked for John Wright

2 Edition

The New York City Post

10 Aug 2026
From our football correspondent Triumph

Boardroom

New York City close the window on a squad of their own making

12 in and 2 out, and no more changes for months. The manager has what he has, the supporters have their opinion of it, and the table will have the last word.

Transfer targets

New York City make their move for Lawrence Ennali

$1.3M on the table at Houston Dynamo. The manager wanted him, the board agreed a number, and the only voices still to be heard are the ones at the other club.

Squad

Matt Freese signs a new deal

“I never wanted to be anywhere else. There is unfinished business here.” Matt Freese commits to New York City for another 4 years.

Squad

A falling-out at New York City

Talles Magno and a teammate went at it, and not about football. Training grounds are small places and a long season makes them smaller.

Boardroom

New York City agree a free transfer for Victor Loturi

Nothing happens for months and then he simply arrives, at no cost, having signed a pre-contract while still turning out for somebody else. It is the least dramatic way to sign a footballer and frequently the shrewdest.

Market

New York City promote Josh Aaronson from within

The academy exists for exactly this morning. Josh Aaronson has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.

Market

One of our own: John Wright joins the New York City first team

Clubs spend fortunes looking for players and occasionally find one down the corridor. John Wright is that, and the reception he gets on his first appearance will be different in kind from the one any signing receives.

Market

Justin McKennie steps up from the New York City academy

There is no fee, no unveiling and no agent on the steps. Justin McKennie has been at this club since he was a boy and is now, formally, one of the first-team squad — which for a local readership beats any signing of any size.

Market

New York City promote James Steffen from within

The academy exists for exactly this morning. James Steffen has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.

In brief