Our first Homegrown in 2021:
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Jared Sands, a Rye native who was recruited to play the with NYCFC (New York City Football Club) back in 2017, received a key to New York City on Tuesday.
Sands, a midfielder, and his NYCFC teammates were invited to New York City Hall to celebrate the team winning the 2021 MLS Cup for the first time in Club history. New York City Mayor de Blasio presented each player with a key to the City.
![(PHOTO: Rye native James Sands (far right) with his NYCFC teammates at NYC City Hall on December 14th to celebrate the team's 2021 MLS Cup win.)](https://myrye.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Jared-Sands-far-right-and-his-NYCFC-teammates-at-NYC-City-Hall-12-14-2021-1024x571.jpg)
You can watch the full ceremony: