New York City FC claims defender Matt Miazga off waivers

New York City FC has claimed defender Matt Miazga off waivers from FC Cincinnati. The 31-year-old veteran, a former MLS Defender of the Year, joins the club through the end of the 2026 season.

Miazga, a New Jersey native, was named to the MLS Best XI and All-Star teams in 2023. His career includes 122 MLS appearances with the New York Red Bulls and Cincinnati, during which his teams won three MLS Supporters’ Shields.

Sporting director Todd Dunivant noted that Miazga brings experience and leadership to the backline as the team enters the final stretch of the season. NYCFC currently sits in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, positioned one point behind Cincinnati and the Red Bulls in the race for a postseason spot.