New York City FC announced on Thursday that defender Tayvon Gray has signed a contract extension that runs through the 2028‑29 MLS season, with an club option for the following 2029‑30 campaign.
The agreement rewards a player who has become a mainstay in the backline since his arrival in 2019, having logged 175 first‑team appearances and contributed three goals and 15 assists.
A Homegrown Anchor
A product of the club’s Homegrown program, Gray is the fourth such player to earn a senior contract and the first native of the Bronx to do so, a milestone that reflects the club’s investment in local talent.
His defensive reliability helped New York City FC capture the 2021 MLS Cup and the 2022 Campeones Cup, moments that cemented his reputation as one of the league’s most lockdown right backs.
Todd Dunivant, the club’s sporting director, praised Gray’s leadership and consistency, noting that his presence has been a cornerstone of the team’s recent triumphs.
Beyond club duties, Gray made his senior debut for Jamaica in 2023, featuring in nine Concacaf Nations League and World Cup qualifying matches, and was part of the squad that secured third place in the 2023‑24 Nations League.
Looking ahead, the defender expressed gratitude for his journey and outlined ambitions to keep winning and to help the club realize its long‑term vision of moving toward the planned Etihad Park development.