New York City FC today announced that it has signed Forward Zidane Yañez to a Short-Term Agreement. Yañez, who is currently an off-roster Homegrown, has been added via short-term call up.
After joining the Academy in 2021, Yañez became the club’s 13th Homegrown at the conclusion of 2023, becoming the first Center Forward to sign a First Team Homegrown contract.
The Forward was invited to preseason with the First Team in January and has made one appearance—playing all 90 minutes—for New York City FC II this season. The Chilean youth international most recently competed in the 2025 South American U-17 Championship earlier this month, starting all six matches and scoring a goal to help Chile finish fourth and qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.
Yañez traveled with the team to New England and will be available for selection ahead of tonight’s match.
Transaction: New York City FC today signs Forward Zidane Yañez to a Short-Term Agreement.
