New York, NY, July 24, 2026 —

New York City FC head coach Pascal Jansen has expressed optimism that the upcoming World Cup will serve as a catalyst for attracting new supporters to Major League Soccer (MLS) and the New York City FC franchise specifically.

Jansen believes the global tournament, which brings increased attention to the sport, can translate into greater interest and engagement with professional soccer leagues domestically.

While the specific details of Jansen’s outlook regarding the World Cup’s impact on fan growth were not elaborated upon, the sentiment suggests a strategic view of leveraging international soccer’s peak event to broaden the team’s supporter base.

The head coach’s comments indicate a forward-looking approach to fan engagement, aiming to capitalize on the heightened awareness and passion for soccer that typically surrounds a World Cup event.

The timeline for when these potential new supporters might become active fans of New York City FC remains to be seen, but the team appears poised to welcome an influx of interest driven by the global football spectacle.



Story summarized from the original created by Christian Arnold on nypost.com, see more information here.

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