JAMES SANDS NEWS

Joins St. Pauli on loan Sands has joined St. Pauli on loan until the end of the season, the club announced.

Impact Sands logged over 2,900 minutes in 2024, recording one goal and one assist while setting career highs in tackles and interceptions. After a previous loan stint with Rangers during the 2021-22 season, he is set for a second European experience. Sands joins the Bundesliga's second-best defensive team, aiming to bolster their efforts to remain in the top flight.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

US midfielder James Sands joins German club St. Pauli on loan from New York City FC

United States midfielder James Sands has joined Bundesliga team St. Pauli on a six-month loan from New York City FC

JANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York City FC loan James Sands to FC St. Pauli | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan New York City FC have loaned homegrown midfielder James Sands to German Bundesliga side FC St. Pauli, the club...

JANUARY 1 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Wins two tackles Sands generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss against CF Montreal.

Impact Sands was able to return for the final regular season match after serving a suspension against Nashville. He's been averaging about 2.8 tackles per 90 minutes, collecting a career high of 81 tackles during his eighth year in MLS.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Sands completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to return for the Oct. 19 match against Montreal.

Impact Sands has been part of the XI in every match he's been available for this season, and there's no reason for that to change in the final game of the campaign before the start of the playoffs. Sands had an impressive display in his most recent appearance, recording seven interceptions and six tackles in a 3-2 win over Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Receives 11th yellow card Sands had six tackles (two won), one clearance and six interceptions in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.

Impact Sands had an exceptional match Wednesday, having totaled six tackles with six interceptions in the defensive midfield Wednesday. However, he will serve yet another suspension and will miss the clash with Nashville. Justin Haak will likely return to the starting XI in his absence, having started every single MLS game played during his seventh campaign with NYCFC.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

James Sands stuns Inter Miami with late equalizer | Energy Moment of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com James Sands couldn't have picked a better time for his first MLS goal.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nets first career goal Sands scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Sands scored his first ever MLS goal in heroic fashion during the final seconds of Saturday's clash with Inter Miami. He is strictly a defensive player, winning 70 percent of all tackles attempted, while also generating 45 clearances and 35 interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC homegrown James Sands stuns Lionel Messi's Miami: "These moments are written" | MLSSoccer.com Game on the line, season under pressure, facing arguably the greatest player of all time. These are the moments James Sands came back to New...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

WATCH: James Sands! NYC homegrown rescues point vs. Messi, Miami | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sands scores late goal to lift NYFC to 1-1 draw with Messi, Miami

James Sands scored late in stoppage time and New York FC salvaged a 1-1 draw with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays all 90 minutes Sands recorded one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

Impact Sands was back in action Saturday after missing last match through suspension. He heads into the break starting all 21 games played, totaling an assist with 64 tackles (47 won), 38 clearances and 33 interceptions.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Sands has completed his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's trip to Orlando.

Impact Sands continues his consistent work with NYCFC as the team captain, starting all 20 matches played. He's also having one of his best defensive seasons, averaging about 3.1 tackles per game, with 25 in the last eight contests played.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for another suspension Sands registered one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 59th minute.

Impact Sands received his eighth yellow card of the season and is set to serve another ban. He had started the last eight matches in a row, assisting once while totaling 25 tackles. 12 interceptions and 19 clearances. With Andres Perea picking up an injury, Justin Haak is set to be the backup option to start in the defensive midfield alongside Keaton Parks for the clash against Atlanta.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes defensively Sands took an off target shot, made an interception, four tackles and four clearances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Chicago.

Impact Sands contributed defensively throughout the match leading City in interceptions, tackles and clearances. The midfielder remains on just one goal involvement this season, but is more known for his defensive duties in midfield combining for eight tackles, six interceptions and nine clearances over his last three starts.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

James Sands sets the example at New York City FC | The Pathway | MLSSoccer.com Unique opportunities have always presented themselves to James Sands.

JUNE 12, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Set for suspension return Sands completed his one-game suspension and is set to return for Friday's game against San Jose.

Impact Sands missed the win over New England but is expected to return against San Jose. The midfielder has been a regular in the XI every time he's been available, so he should return to his spot in the XI for that clash.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended to face New England Sands received his fifth yellow card of the season in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Red Bulls and will be suspended to face New England this weekend. He finished Saturday's game with...

Impact Sands has been a regular starter for NYCFC, featuring in the XI in all the matches he's been available for, and his absence will create a huge void in midfield for NYCFC. Expect Andres Perea to replace him in midfield, and Sands should be eligible to face San Jose on May 31.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles in draw Sands had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 15th minute.

Impact Sands had a good outing on defense and led New York in tackles. That was his third game in a row winning four tackles, an incredible mark for the defensive midfielder. He also received his third yellow card in the season, though.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles Sands generated one cross (zero accurate) and four tackles in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Sands returned from suspension to play the entire match Saturday, attempting four tackles Saturday. He's generated seven tackles in the three games played, while also making six interceptions and five clearances.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return from suspension Sands completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Toronto FC on Saturday.

Impact Sands was sent off in the second half of the 2-0 loss against St. Louis City on March 2, but he's eligible to return here, providing a boost on defense for a NYCFC side that has lost its first three games. Sands should return to the starting lineup right away, most likely in a midfield role.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed red card Sands recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against St. Louis City SC. He picked up a red card and was sent off in the 82nd minute.

Impact Sands saw his first red card of the season and is set to miss the home opener against Portland. He's started the first two games in the midfield, recording four clearances and four interceptions. In his absence, Andres Perea will likely line up with Keaton Parks in the defensive midfield for Saturday.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another consistent season Sands will end the 2023 season making 24 starts in 26 appearances with New York City F.C.

Impact Sands averaged about 2.2 tackles per match with 59 (36 won) on the season. He was also able to keep healthy through the campaign, missing just a month while with the USMNT during the Gold Cup. With the midfielder signing a contract extension while also being named the team's captain, Sands will return for his seventh season in New York City F.C.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensivly Sands registered five tackles (one won) and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Sands had a busy day in the defensive end of the field, making five tackles during Saturday's draw. He's totaled nine tackles (four won), three interceptions, three clearances and two blocks in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injury Sands had one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 57th minute.

Impact Sands returned to the squad as he came off the bench Saturday to play the second half during Saturday's loss. He should be able to slide right back into the starting XI for the Hudson River derby on Sep 16 after starting 18 matches in 20 appearance, recording an average of 2.1 tackles per game.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE