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Alexandru Mitrita leaves for international duty

Well, this sucks.

After having breakout performances — performances that saw him score four goals in two games — New York City FC DP winger Alexandru Mitrita has left the team to join Romania for their UEFA Euro Play-Off matches against Norway and Austria. Meanwhile, players such as Maxime Chanot, Alexander Callens, and Anton Tinnerholm have all had their international call-ups blocked and will remain with the team.

Dylan Butler — a conributor for both MLS and Pro Soccer USA — broke the news of Mitri’s departure this afternoon.

#NYCFC have released Mitrita for Romania's UEFA Euro 2020 Play-Off vs.