Alexander Callens was voted the best player of the month of March in New York City

Alexander Callens remains one of the most prominent in New York City. After having an excellent 2021 season, where his team managed to become MLS champion for the first time in its history, the Peruvian defender continues along the same line with great work and sacrifice. Now the American team proclaimed him as the player of the month.

“Another Heroic Month”, he put the squad on his social networks, accompanying the text with an image of the national central. This prize is awarded month by month and is done through voting with the participation of the team's fans. In March, the most important of all was the former Sport Boys of Callao.

“A rock in the heart of defense, has brought its stellar form in 2021 to the current campaign. One of the first names on the team sheet, he helped the team keep a clean sheet against Vancouver before an important 4-1 win against CF Montréal six days later,” the institution highlighted on its website.

Last month, the central defender played five matches between the MLS and the Concacaf Champions League, being part of the starting eleven and with a presence throughout the minutes. In addition, he scored a goal in the 4-1 victory over CF Montreal, within the framework of the third date of the United States first division. The 'chalaco' joined the NYCFC from Numancia in 2017.

In addition, before joining the Peruvian national team for the last two matches of the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers against Uruguay and Paraguay, he managed to seal the qualification for the semifinals of the Central American international tournament after leaving Comunicaciones on the way to Guatemala.

March was full of satisfaction for Alexander Callens, who also qualified for the repechage with the 'white-red' after beating the 'albirroja' 2-0 at the National Stadium. The 29-year-old was instrumental and earned trust and a place in Ricardo Gareca's eleven.

NEXT NEW YORK GAME

New York City is coming from beating Real Salt Lake 6-0 for the 10th round of the MLS and their next rival will be Toronto FC, as part of a new date of the US tournament. The match will be this Sunday, April 24 and will begin at 04:00pm (Peruvian time). Everything indicates that the Peruvian, who has no injuries or discomfort, will go from the start.

NEW YORK CITY ELIMINATED FROM CONCACHAMPIONS

New York City's dream in the Concacaf Champions League stayed in the semifinals. Alexander Callens and company were eliminated by the Seattle Sounders of the MLS, where Peruvian Raúl Ruidíaz, who scored one of the goals in the second leg, plays.

The defender of Nouhou Tolo attacked from the left sector and when he reached the large area he assisted the former Universitario, who with a single touch near the penalty spot beat the goal of NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson to open the score 28 minutes into the first half. The 'Flea' defined under pressure from her compatriot, defender Alexander Callens, who was part of the starting eleven of New York City and scored six matches in the international tournament.

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