US-born Ghanaian defender Prince Amponsah has joined New York City FC ahead of the new Major League Soccer campaign.
The 21-year-old signed a deal for the 2025 season with options through to the 2028 campaign.
Amponsah joins the MLS side from Wake Forest, where he had his college education. The talented defender started his career at New York City and becomes the 16th homegrown player to sign for the club.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to sign with New York City FC, it’s a surreal moment for me,” he said after completing the move.
“This is something I’ve been working toward my entire life, and to achieve it with my boyhood club makes it even more special. Growing up in the shadows of Yankee Stadium, I’ve always dreamed of representing not just myself and my family, but my city,” he added.
Amponsah served as team captain and earned 2024 ACC Tournament Most Valuable Player and United Soccer Coaches Second-Team All-South Region honours during his time with Wake Forest.
He continued: “Wearing these colors and this badge means everything to me. I can’t wait to play in front of New York City’s incredible fans and work toward lifting a trophy together. The journey here has been challenging, but it’s the grind every single day that makes this moment so rewarding. This is just the beginning, and I’m ready to keep pushing forward.”