US Midfielder James Sands Joins St. Pauli on Loan from NYCFC

The 24-year-old, who has prior European experience with Rangers, will stay with the Bundesliga club until the end of the season with an option to extend.

• James Sands, a 13-time US international, has joined German Bundesliga team St. Pauli on a six-month loan from New York City FC.
• St. Pauli has the option to extend Sands' loan through the 2025-26 season, according to NYCFC's announcement.
• The defensive midfielder, who can also play as a center-back, previously spent over a year on loan with Rangers in Scotland, where he appeared in the Champions League.
• Sands extended his contract with NYCFC until December 31, 2028, before departing for Germany.
• St. Pauli, promoted to the Bundesliga last season, currently sits 14th in the league and sees Sands as a versatile addition to strengthen their defensive lineup.

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