James Sands

James Sands contract and transfer fees

James Sands's contract with New York City runs until 30 June 2030 (43 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2030, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

James Sands injury record and availability

James Sands has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026 league season James Sands has played 1,676 of a possible 1,710 minutes since 22 Jul 2026 (98%): 19 starts and 19 appearances in 19 games, average rating 6.92.

Since 2017, James Sands has had 6 injury spells: 396 days out and 43 games missed. Longest: injury (type not disclosed), 135 days (Feb 2025).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 2 spells, 142 days out, 15 games missed
• 2024/25: 1 spell, 135 days out, 14 games missed

New York City injury list

James Sands international career: United States caps

James Sands has 14 senior caps for United States and 0 international goals.

Not in a matchday squad in the last 12 months; the last time was 15 Oct 2025.

James Sands: club-trained at New York City

James Sands is club-trained at New York City: our record shows him registered there for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21.

• New York City

We count a player as club-trained when his record shows him registered with the club for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21 (UEFA's home-grown test), wherever he started and whatever he cost; time on loan counts for the club that borrowed him.