Today New York City FC announce that it has signed Midfielder Peter Molinari from MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, New York City FC II, to a Short-Term Agreement.
The midfielder signed an MLS NEXT Pro contract last year and took part in this season’s preseason with the first team. Following a strong camp, Molinari played 90 minutes in New York City FC II’s season opener shootout win against Charlotte last week. The midfielder is set to join the first team as a homegrown player in 2027.
Per MLS rules, a club may sign a player, age 25 or younger during the league season, from its MLS NEXT Pro affiliate to a maximum of four Short-Term Agreements each season. An individual player may be included on up to four MLS league season match rosters each season, however, that player may appear in no more than two MLS league season matches. An individual player may appear in any number of non-league games during the terms of his four Short-Term Agreements.
Molinari will be available for selection in tonight’s home match against New England Revolution, which celebrates 10 years since the club’s inaugural home opener against the Revs.
Transaction: New York City FC sign Midfielder Peter Molinari to a Short-Term Agreement.
