Photos | James Sands Through the Years

By Katie Cahalin

Published Wednesday, Jan 05, 2022 08:00 PM

James Sands joined NYCFC's Academy in 2015 and joined the First Team for preseason camp in 2017.
James Sands joined NYCFC's Academy in 2015 and joined the First Team for preseason camp in 2017.
James Sands joined NYCFC's Academy in 2015 and joined the First Team for preseason camp in 2017.
James Sands joined NYCFC's Academy in 2015 and joined the First Team for preseason camp in 2017.
James Sands joined NYCFC's Academy in 2015 and joined the First Team for preseason camp in 2017.
James Sands joined NYCFC's Academy in 2015 and joined the First Team for preseason camp in 2017.
James Sands joined NYCFC's Academy in 2015 and joined the First Team for preseason camp in 2017.
James Sands joined NYCFC's Academy in 2015 and joined the First Team for preseason camp in 2017.
James Sands joined NYCFC's Academy in 2015 and joined the First Team for preseason camp in 2017.
In 2017, James Sands became the first Homegrown Player in Club history.
In 2017, James Sands became the first Homegrown Player in Club history.
In 2017, James Sands became the first Homegrown Player in Club history.
In 2017, James Sands became the first Homegrown Player in Club history.
In 2017, James Sands became the first Homegrown Player in Club history.
In 2017, James Sands became the first Homegrown Player in Club history.
In 2017, James Sands became the first Homegrown Player in Club history.
In 2017, James Sands became the first Homegrown Player in Club history.
On September 16, 2017, James made his MLS Debut coming on as a substitute for Andrea Pirlo against Colorado Rapids.
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On July 10, 2018, James scored the winning penalty kick in the Club’s first U-19 U.S. Soccer Development Academy National Championship.
James Sands represented NYCFC in the 2018 MLS Homegrown Game.
James marked his first MLS start on September 8, 2018.
James Sands marked his first MLS start on September 5, 2018.
James Sands marked his first MLS start on September 5, 2018.
James Sands marked his first MLS start on September 5, 2018.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
The Rye, NY native became the first NYCFC Homegrown player to be named to the MLS All-Star team.
Quickly establishing himself in the First Team over the coming years, Sands has played a total of 69 matches for the Club, providing two assists.
Not only did Sands taste success with his Club this year but also with the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT). Making his senior international debut at the 2021 Gold Cup against Haiti in the group stage and playing everything minute since then on their way to a 1-0 victory over Mexico in the final.
The Rye, NY native became the first NYCFC Homegrown player to be named to the MLS All-Star team.
Sands ended 2021 on a high after playing a key role in helping his boyhood Club win its first championship. The midfielder started in all four playoff games on the way to his first major club trophy, and was named NYCFC’s Young Player of the Year.
Sands ended 2021 on a high after playing a key role in helping his boyhood Club win its first championship. The midfielder started in all four playoff games on the way to his first major club trophy, and was named NYCFC’s Young Player of the Year.
Sands ended 2021 on a high after playing a key role in helping his boyhood Club win its first championship. The midfielder started in all four playoff games on the way to his first major club trophy, and was named NYCFC’s Young Player of the Year.
Sands ended 2021 on a high after playing a key role in helping his boyhood Club win its first championship. The midfielder started in all four playoff games on the way to his first major club trophy, and was named NYCFC’s Young Player of the Year.
Sands ended 2021 on a high after playing a key role in helping his boyhood Club win its first championship. The midfielder started in all four playoff games on the way to his first major club trophy, and was named NYCFC’s Young Player of the Year.
Sands ended 2021 on a high after playing a key role in helping his boyhood Club win its first championship. The midfielder started in all four playoff games on the way to his first major club trophy, and was named NYCFC’s Young Player of the Year.
Sands ended 2021 on a high after playing a key role in helping his boyhood Club win its first championship. The midfielder started in all four playoff games on the way to his first major club trophy, and was named NYCFC’s Young Player of the Year.
Sands ended 2021 on a high after playing a key role in helping his boyhood Club win its first championship. The midfielder started in all four playoff games on the way to his first major club trophy, and was named NYCFC’s Young Player of the Year.
Sands ended 2021 on a high after playing a key role in helping his boyhood Club win its first championship. The midfielder started in all four playoff games on the way to his first major club trophy, and was named NYCFC’s Young Player of the Year.
Sands ended 2021 on a high after playing a key role in helping his boyhood Club win its first championship. The midfielder started in all four playoff games on the way to his first major club trophy, and was named NYCFC’s Young Player of the Year.
Sands ended 2021 on a high after playing a key role in helping his boyhood Club win its first championship. The midfielder started in all four playoff games on the way to his first major club trophy, and was named NYCFC’s Young Player of the Year.