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NYCFC Confirms Knee Injury to Alonso Martínez on International Duty, With Reports Pointing to Torn ACL

The forward has returned to New York for evaluation pending a formal diagnosis.

Nov 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York City FC forward Alonso Martinez (16) shoots a penalty against Charlotte FC at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • New York City FC said Saturday that Martínez sustained a knee injury with Costa Rica on Thursday but did not release specifics.
  • Multiple Central American outlets, including ESPN Centroamérica citing the FCRF, report a torn ACL with an estimated 8–9 month recovery timeline.
  • Pending confirmation, the injury would likely sideline Martínez for the remainder of the MLS Cup Playoffs and a significant portion of 2026.
  • Martínez has been a leading scorer for NYCFC this season with 19 regular-season goals and two more in the first-round series against Charlotte.
  • Regional media have raised questions about the training surface involved in the incident, and further updates are expected after medical assessments.