Thiago Martins, New York City FC's newest Designated Player signing, met students at PSMS 108 in East Harlem on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. The students are enrolled in soccer programming put on by City in the Community, a foundation supported by NYCFC, and had the chance to play alongside Martins on a mini-pitch built by NYCFC during its citywide campaign to increase access to the sport in recent years.

Credit: NYCFC / Katie Cahalin

NYCFC's Thiago Martins plays alongside students in East Harlem

Credit: NYCFC / Katie Cahalin

NYCFC's Thiago Martins plays alongside students in East Harlem

Credit: NYCFC / Katie Cahalin

NYCFC's Thiago Martins plays alongside students in East Harlem

Credit: NYCFC / Katie Cahalin

NYCFC's Thiago Martins plays alongside students in East Harlem

Credit: NYCFC / Katie Cahalin

NYCFC's Thiago Martins plays alongside students in East Harlem

Credit: NYCFC / Katie Cahalin

NYCFC's Thiago Martins plays alongside students in East Harlem

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