New York City FC sign homegrown M Jacob Arroyave

New York City FC signed 17-year-old midfielder Jacob Arroyave to a homegrown contract on Friday.

the Passaic, N.J., native is under contract through 2027 with an option for 2028.

“We’re delighted that Jacob will officially join our first team roster in 2025,” NYCFC sporting director David Lee said. “Since he joined our organization, he has developed rapidly and impressed during the 2024 preseason and contributed to New York City FC II both in MLS NEXT Pro and their incredible run in the U.S. Open Cup.

Arroyave scored two goals in 12 MLS NEXT Pro matches (nine starts) in 2024. He started a U.S. Open Cup first-round win against FC Motown, providing an assist.

–Field Level Media