Nicholas Benalcazar

2022: The Connecticut native was signed to a homegrown contract ahead of the 2022 season. In 100 games with the NYCFC Academy, the defender had started 96 and scored nine goals from the back line. He continued to impress for NYCFC II in the MLS Next Pro campaign, starting 21 games, and was rewarded for his efforts by having his options exercised for 2023.

2018: He led the U-18/19 Development Academy to a Championship and was also part of the Spring 2019 Championship despite being sidelined by injury. Named NYCFC 2018 Academy Player of the Year.

2017: The Defender was named team captain for the U-16 GA Cup Championship team in the Spring of 2017.

2016: Benalcazar was a member of NYCFC’s original U-14 Academy Team.