New York City FC announced today that the Club has placed Defender, Chris Wingert on waivers.

A native of Babylon, NY, Wingert was acquired in the 2014 Expansion Draft and played 2,169 minutes for the Club in 27 appearances.

New York City FC Sporting Director Claudio Reyna said “We’d like to thank Chris for his commitment and wish him the very best for the future. Chris made an impact in our inaugural season and made a considerable effort to connect with our supporters and the local communities in New York.”

The Club would like to thank Chris for his efforts both on and off the field and wish him every success for his future endeavors.