Jonathan Shore

Jonathan Shore (born April 13, 2007) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for New York City FC in Major League Soccer.

Jonathan Shore

Shore with New York City FC in 2025
Personal information
Full name	Jonathan Shore
Date of birth	(2007-04-13) April 13, 2007 (age 18)
Place of birth	New York City, New York, United States
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	New York City FC
Number	32
Youth career
2017–2023	New York City FC Academy
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–2025	New York City FC II	36	(10)
2024–	New York City FC	18	(1)
International career‡
2022–	United States U15/U16	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 July 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of same as above

Early life and youth career

Born and raised in New York City, Shore joined the New York City FC Academy in 2017 at age ten, having previously played for the Manhattan Kickers.^[1]

Club career

NYCFC II

In March 2023, at age 15, Shore signed a Homegrown Player contract with NYCFC, becoming the club’s eleventh Homegrown signing, and made two appearances for NYCFC II in MLS Next Pro that season.^[2][3]

New York City FC

Shore debuted for the first team in MLS on February 22, 2025, coming on at halftime in a 2–2 draw against Inter Miami.^[4]

International career

Shore has been involved with the United States youth national teams at U15 and U16 levels.^[3]

Recognition

In 2023, he was named to the MLS Next All‑Star roster.^[5]

Style of play

Shore has been described by NYCFC Sporting Director David Lee as "an intelligent, creative and dynamic central midfield player".^[3]

Career statistics

Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Minutes
2024–25	New York City FC	MLS	18	1	1,137
2024–25	New York City FC	U.S. Open Cup	1	0	90
2023–24	NYCFC II	MLS Next Pro	20	8	1,408
2023–24	NYCFC II	US Open Cup	2	0	177
2023–24	NYCFC II	MLS Next Pro playoffs	1	0	90
2023	NYCFC II	MLS Next Pro	15	2	682