James Sands

James Hoban Sands (born July 6, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender and midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Rangers, on loan from Major League Soccer club New York City FC. He became NYCFC's first ever homegrown player in July 2017.

Club Career

New York City

In January 2017, Sands became the first Academy player to be included in the New York City FC roster for pre-season. On June 27, 2017, he signed his first professional contract to begin on July 1. The deal made him the club's first ever homegrown player. Sands made his professional debut on September 16, 2017, coming on as a substitute for Andrea Pirlo in a 1–1 draw against Colorado Rapids.

In 2019, Sands has been a regular starter for NYCFC, first as a defensive midfielder, and then as the central defender in a three-man back line once the Pigeons switched formations.

Louisville City

In 2018, Sands joined Louisville City in the second-division USL on a short-term loan from August 15 through September 1. Sands worked in Louisville under John Hackworth, who had previously coached Sands with the United States U17 team.

Rangers

On January 5, 2022, Sands joined Scottish Premiership side Rangers on an initial 18-month loan deal with an option to buy. On January 18, 2022, Sands made his Rangers debut during a 1–1 draw with Aberdeen.

International Career

Sands regularly featured for the United States under-17s in 2017 and helped his nation finish second in the CONCACAF Under-17 Championship in May. The United States eventually lost to Mexico in a penalty shootout, although Sands scored and was named to the "Team of the Tournament."

In July 2021, Sands was called up to the senior team for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup and made his debut against Haiti as a substitute.

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