Head Coach Gerhard Struber will make his debut on the touchline for the club on Saturday, November 21 against Columbus Crew SC.
"It's a special situation for me and the team," Struber said. "I've had close communication with Bradley [Carnell] and the staff. Now I'm here, I have the responsibility for the development, results and it's my decisions, it's my job."
Struber arrived in the United States and quarantined in accordance with MLS protocols before being allowed to take over the club reins.
Carnell "is a very important coach at my side," Struber said.
Struber comes to New York after a 13-year playing career, various roles in youth development,and head coaching roles at Barnsley FC and Wolfsberger FC.