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New York City Football Club announced on Friday that they signed a pair of players they selected in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft, defenders Max Murray and Nico Cavallo.
This comes ahead of the MLS season opener for NYCFC at Inter Miami FC on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m., and they will be with the team.
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MAX MURRAY: the defender was signed to a first team contract through 2025, with options through 2028.
Murray was chosen with the 17th pick in the first round of the 2025 MLS SuperDraft, andn he participated in the first team preseason in Santa Barbara and at the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational making three appearances.
NYCFC Sporting Director David Lee said in a statement, “We’re excited to welcome Max to New York City. Since the start of preseason, he has demonstrated the signs of potential we saw in him during the draft process and has embraced the opportunities in both training and matches. He has elite physical attributes for a central defender and impressed with his quality on the ball, which will fit our style of play. The transition from college to professional can be challenging. We will support Max through the next stages of his development so we can help maximize his potential and look forward to seeing him make an impact on our roster in the years ahead.”
Murray is a Kennebunkport, Maine, native who set a program record with 91 career appearances at the University of Vermont, as he scored 18 goals, with 10 assists. In 2024, he led the Catamounts win their first NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship, and earned America East All-Conference First and Second Team honors, as well as made the America East Academic Honor Roll.
“Signing my first professional contract is something I've dreamed about for as long as I can remember and to finally achieve it with New York City FC is really special,” Murray said in a statement. “That said, I know there's still a lot of work to do and I'm ready to put in the effort. This is going to be an exciting season. I can’t wait for the campaign to kick off and to see our fans at Yankee Stadium in a few weeks."
Transaction: New York City FC Signs 2025 MLS SuperDraft Max Murray.
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Cavallo was selected in the third round of the 2025 MLS SuperDraft, and joined NYCFC for the preseason in Santa Barbara, and at the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational, where he appeared in six games.
NYCFC Sporting Director David Lee said in a statement, “We are excited to sign Nico to a first team contract. Throughout preseason, he has demonstrated a strong work ethic, maturity and the qualities we look for in a player both on-and-off the pitch. Nico has taken full advantage of the opportunities presented to him with some standout performances in preseason with the first team. Nico brings versatility, strong offensive play and defensive reliability to the squad. We believe Nico has the potential to continue developing and contribute to the team this season and beyond.”
NYCFC selected Cavallo with the No. 88 overall pick, making him the first UCLA player drafted in the club's decade-long history. A Richmond, Virginia, native, he started all 19 matches in his lone season at UCLA, as he led the team with 1,640 minutes.
Cavallo playeed primarily at left back, and he recorded one goal and two assists, as he earned All-Big Ten Second Team honors. He played at least 90 minutes in 15 matches and never logged fewer than 83 minutes.
“It’s an incredible feeling to sign my first professional contract with New York City FC," Cavallo said in a statement. "This is something I’ve worked toward for a long time and I’m grateful for the opportunity. My focus is on making a positive impact—whether that’s in training or when I get the chance to step on the field. I just want to help the team win and do whatever I can to contribute to our success."
Transaction: New York City FC Signs 2025 MLS SuperDraft Nico Cavallo.
Name: Nico Cavallo
Position: Defender
Height: 6’1
Weight: 181
Date of Birth: 12/27/2001
Age: 23
Hometown: Richmond, VA
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