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Ronald Matarrita Joins New York City FC

New York City FC announced that the Club has completed the transfer of Costa Rica international, Ronald Matarrita, from club L.D. Alajuelense.

Matarrita is a mainstay defender in the Costa Rican National Team set up, having progressed from the U-17 level in 2010 to the first-team in 2015 where he has earned six caps since September. He started the two most recent World Cup Qualifying games for Costa Rica against Panama & Haiti in November.

Matarrita is excited about the opportunity.

"It’s a very big step for me as a footballer, to have this opportunity. From the moment I heard that New York City FC was interested in me I became very motivated.