Field Level Media
15 Nov 2025, 21:25 GMT+10
(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images)
New York City FC forward Alonso Martinez sustained a knee injury while on duty with Costa Rica's national team on Thursday, the MLS club confirmed Saturday.
Multiple reports indicated that Martinez, 27, tore his ACL during a training session.
'Martinez has returned to New York City for further evaluation. Additional updates will be provided in the coming days,' NYCFC said in a statement. 'Everyone at the Club sends their well wishes to Alonso.'
Depending on the severity of the injury, Martinez seems likely to miss New York City's Eastern Conference semifinal match against the Philadelphia Union on Nov. 23.
Martinez led NYCFC with a career-high 17 goals in 30 matches (29 starts) during the regular season and scored two more goals during the first-round playoff victory against Charlotte FC.
His absence also would be a big blow to Costa Rica as it seeks qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Martinez has recorded eight goals in 30 career caps.
--Field Level Media
Get a daily dose of Pittsburgh Star news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Pittsburgh Star.
More InformationNEW YORK CITY, New York: If you rely on premium rewards credit cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Citi Strata Elite, your next...
(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images) New York City FC forward Alonso Martinez sustained a knee injury while on duty with Costa...
(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images) After stalling offensively during a disappointing 1-3-2 homestand, the Vegas Golden...
(Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images) Jason Robertson will look to stretch his 'puck luck' when the Dallas Stars open a brief...
(Photo credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) The Edmonton Oilers could use a pick-me-up heading into Saturday night's game against the...
(Photo credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images) Matthew Schaefer became the youngest player to score an overtime goal in NHL regular-season...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill late on November 12, officially ending a record 43-day shutdown...
CHICAGO, Illinois: A Chicago jury has awarded US$28 million to the family of Shikha Garg, a United Nations consultant killed in the...
LONDON, U.K.: The U.K. has stopped sharing some intelligence with the U.S. on suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean following...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Budget experts dismissed President Donald Trump's proposal to give Americans a US$2,000 tariff dividend, calling...
LONDON/NEW YORK CITY: U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC over its editing of a 2021 speech he gave on the day...
NEW DELHI, India: An explosion in a car near Delhi's historic Red Fort on November 10 killed nine people and injured at least 20 others,...
