New York City FC have announced they have re-signed academy graduate Prince Amponsah on a long-term deal, for the 2025 MLS season.
The Ghanaian American defender is the 16th Homegrown signing in the club's history, with his contract set to run through to 2028.
Amponsah, 21, who was born in Bronx, returns to New York City FC following a standout collegiate career at Wake Forest.
During his time with Wake College, Amponsah served as team captain and earned 2024 ACC Tournament Most Valuable Player and United Soccer Coaches Second-Team All-South Region honors.
Before joining Wake Forest, Amponsah spent four seasons in New York City FC’s academy, making 86 appearances, including 79 starts. He was one of 10 academy players that were invited to participate in the first team’s pre-season in 2020.
“Prince has been a part of the New York City FC family for many years and we are happy to welcome him back as a Homegrown signing,” said New York City Sporting Director David Lee.
“He has continued his development since he left our academy and has had an outstanding collegiate career at Wake Forest where he’s been one of the top defenders in the NCAA. Having spent his early years in the academy, Prince knows the organization and our style of play well which will help his transition into professional football. We’re excited to see him take the next step in his career with the first team and look forward to his contributions on the field this season and beyond.”
"I’m absolutely thrilled to sign with New York City FC, it’s a surreal moment for me," Amponsah said after signing the dotted lines.
"This is something I’ve been working toward my entire life, and to achieve it with my boyhood club makes it even more special. Growing up in the shadows of Yankee Stadium, I’ve always dreamed of representing not just myself and my family, but my city.
"Wearing these colors and this badge means everything to me. I can’t wait to play in front of New York City’s incredible fans and work toward lifting a trophy together. The journey here has been challenging, but it’s the grind every single day that makes this moment so rewarding. This is just the beginning, and I’m ready to keep pushing forward," he concluded.
By: Pascal Amoah
