NYCFC M James Sands returns from loan, inks extension

James Sands returns to NYCFC from St. Pauli loan

Homegrown midfielder James Sands has returned to NYCFC after a year-and-a-half loan with German club St. Pauli, the team announced Thursday.  With it comes a contract extension to stay with New York, which will run through the 2029-30 season with an option for 2030-31.  “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome James back to New York City,” sporting director Todd Dunivant said. “James has been an important part of this Club’s history, has proven h…

Sands Return Exactly What City Midfield Needs

New York City FC have gained an important midfielder in James Sands who returns to the club following his loan with St. Pauli ended following the 2025-26 Bundesliga season. The Rye, New York native has been a member of the Pigeons since 2017, building himself through the youth ranks and making himself an important part […] Source

James Sands returns to New York City FC from FC St. Pauli

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Return, extension James Sands has returned to New York City FC from his loan to German side FC St. Pauli and has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season with an option for 2030-31, the club announced Thursday. The 25-year-old homegrown midfielder tallied 1g/1a in 35

New York City FC Midfielder James Sands Returns from Loan and Signs Contract Extension with the Club

New York City FC announced today that Homegrown Midfielder James Sands has returned to the Club from loan with German side FC St. Pauli and has signed a contract extension through the 2029/2030 season with an option for 2030/2031. The American made his first appearance and start for FC St.