James Sands

James Hoban Sands (born July 6, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender and midfielder for New York City of Major League Soccer. He became the NYCFC's first ever homegrown player in July 2017.

For the United States Navy officer, see James H. Sands.

James Sands
Personal information
Full name James Hoban Sands[1]
Date of birth (2000-07-06) July 6, 2000
Place of birth Rye, New York, United States
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 New York City
Number 16
Youth career
2010–2015 New York Soccer Club
2015–2017 New York City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– New York City 23 (0)
2018 → Louisville City (loan) 3 (0)
National team‡
2016–2017 United States U17 42 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 11, 2019
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of October 21, 2017

Club career

Youth

Sands joined New York Soccer Club, an affiliate team of New York City, at the age of 10. In 2015, he joined New York City after the inception of the Under-16 Academy side, alongside his twin brother, Will Sands.[2]

New York City

In January 2017, Sands became the first Academy player to be included in the New York City roster for pre-season.[3] On June 27, 2017, he signed his first professional contract to begin on July 1.[2] The deal made him the club's first ever homegrown player.[4] Sands made his professional debut on September 16, 2017, coming on as a substitute for Andrea Pirlo in a 1–1 draw against Colorado Rapids.

In 2019, Sands has been a regular starter for NYCFC, first as a defensive midfielder, and then as the central defender in a three-man back line once the Pigeons switched formations.

Louisville City

In 2018, Sands joined Louisville City in the second-division USL on a short-term loan from August 15 through September 1. Sands worked in Louisville under John Hackworth, who had previously coached Sands with the United States U17 team.[5]

International career

Sands regularly featured for the United States Under-17s rather than New York City during the 2017 season and helped the nation finish second in the CONCACAF Under-17 Championships in May.[6] The United States eventually lost to Mexico in a penalty shootout, although Sands scored his and was named in the Team of the Tournament.[7]

Career statistics
As of February 29, 2020.
Club Year League League Domestic Cup Continental Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
New York City FC 2017 Major League Soccer 1 0 0 0 - - 0 0 1 0
2018 3 0 1 0 - - 0 0 4 0
2019 19 0 0 0 - - 0 0 19 0
2020 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 7 0
Career Totals 28 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 31 0

Honors

Individual

References
  1. "FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017: List of Players" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. January 9, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  2. "James Sands Becomes NYCFC's First Homegrown Player". New York City FC. June 21, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  3. "James Sands: The Journey". New York City FC. June 21, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  4. "NYCFC makes historic signing: 16-year-old from their backyard". New York Post. June 21, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  5. "James Sands joins Louisville City FC on loan". LouisvilleCityFC.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  6. "James Sands". New York City FC. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  7. "CONCACAF U17 Championship: Sands Named to Best XI". New York City FC. May 9, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
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