ALEXANDER CALLENS NEWS

Appears off bench Callens registered one tackle (one won) and one clearance in Monday's 2-0 win versus Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 84th minute.

Impact Callens made his first appearance since Feb 17 and played 27 minutes of Monday's match. He will likely remain a bench option until the end of the season, where he will continue to work on getting a starting role over Javi Hernandez.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Saturday Callens (leg) is on the team sheet for Saturday's trip to Valladolid.

Impact Callens will travel with the team Saturday after missing the last two months with a right leg injury. He has yet to start for Girona, appearing in just two matches off the bench since being sent on loan from New York City F.C. He will try to win some playing time over Javi Hernandez at left back, but will likely remain a bench option moving forward.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Callens (undisclosed) isn't in the squad for Saturday's match versus Espanyol.

Impact Callens will miss his fifth straight contest despite having the break to recover. He has played just twice in the season.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left out again Callens (undisclosed) was not included in the match-day squad versus Atletico Madrid on Monday.

Impact Callens will be shelved for the third straight match due to his undisclosed knock. Prior to his absence, the defender was left out of the starting XI in four consecutive contests and may be hard-pressed to reclaim a place on the pitch moving forward.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not on team sheet Callens (undisclosed) will not be available for Saturday's match against Getafe.

Impact Callens will miss his second match in a row with an undisclosed injury. He has yet to make an appearance in the starting XI since his loan from New York City F.C, having come off the bench twice for the team. The defender will need to keep healthy and good form if he wants to win a starting role over Miguel Gutierrez, Juanpe and Santi Bueno.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not called up Sunday Callens (undisclosed) wasn't called up for Sunday's clash with Athletic due to an undisclosed issue.

Impact Callens wasn't called up Sunday, though it's unclear what ails the defender. Callens made two appearances off the bench since joining Girona, and will hope to recover from this issue and continue breaking into the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three clearances in debut Callens recorded three clearances and one interception in Friday's 2-0 defeat against Cadiz.

Impact Callens made his season debut with Girona since his loan from New York City F.C with three clearances in 45 minutes of play. He will have a lot to prove if he wants to win playing time over Santiago Bueno and Bernardo Espinosa.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Callens leaves NYCFC for La Liga side Girona FC Defender Alexander Callens has left New York City FC to join La Liga side Girona FC, the club announced Monday.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Spanish club Girona signs Peru defender Callens from NYC

Spanish club Girona has signed Peru defender Alexander Callens from New York City FC

JANUARY 23, 2023 • Associated Press

Alexander Callens signs for Girona: NYCFC standout leaves MLS after 6 seasons | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Free The Alexander Callens sweepstakes have ended with the Peruvian international defender signing outside of MLS....

JANUARY 23, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Transfers to Girona Callens has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Girona after transferring from NYCFC, the club announced Monday.

Impact Callens scored 12 goals and kept 48 clean sheets across 179 MLS appearances (178 starts) as the key to New York City's defense since 2017, and he won the MLS Cup last season. But the 30-year-old is now following his former and new teammate Valentin Castellanos in making the move to Spain with Girona, where he can challenge David Lopez (hamstring) and Santi Bueno (suspension) for a starting spot in central defense.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Callens closes in on Girona move La Liga side Girona FC are close to finalizing a deal to sign New York City FC central defender Alexander Callens. The 30-year-old Peru inte...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Contract negotiations ongoing Callens' contract with NYCFC has run out and he is set to become a free agent this offseason if no new deal is agreed upon.

Impact Callens has been a locked-in starter for each of his six seasons in New York City, and he scored five goals while keeping 13 clean sheets in 30 matches in this campaign, even moonlighting as a left-back for the final few months. The club is expected to attempt to keep the 30-year-old on board, but he would become a free agent if they can't agree on a potential new contract.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia's Blake, Glesnes earn MLS year-end awards

The Philadelphia Union’s Jakob Glesnes was named Major League Soccer’s Defender of the Year and teammate Andre Blake was named Goalkeeper of the Year

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Records assist in win Callens took a shot and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Atlanta United. He also made a block and a clearance in the match.

Impact Callens set up a goal for Heber with a headed pass from a corner kick on Sunday, and all of a sudden Callens now has a direct goal involvement in three consecutive games heading into the playoffs. He's been playing at left-back of late in place of Malte Amundsen, but we'll see if he continues playing there or in central defense for the playoffs.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC takes road losing streak into matchup against Atlanta United

New York City FC visits Atlanta United trying to break a three-game road losing streak

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Orlando Callens made four clearances, two blocks and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City.

Impact Callens tapped home from a goal-mouth scramble Sunday for his fifth score of the season, and his second in consecutive MLS games while playing at left-back. He should return to central defense once Anton Tinnerholm (lower body) is fully recovered from injury.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Talles Magno scores pivotal goal, NYCFC tops Orlando 2-1

Talles Magno’s goal helped lead New York City FC to a 2-1 victory over Orlando City

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Callens scores in NYCFC's 2-0 win over Red Bulls

Alexander Callens scored as New York City FC earned a 2-0 win Saturday over the New York Red Bulls

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores with lone shot Callens scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately and blocking two shots during Saturday's 2-0 win over NY Red Bulls.

Impact Callens found the back of the net in the very first minute, opening the scoring early on Saturday. The goal was the fourth of the season for the defender while his two blocks led NYCFC in the win.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC seeks to stop losing streak in matchup with New York City FC

Charlotte FC will try to break a three-game losing streak when it takes on New York City FC

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Cincinnati plays New York City FC after shutout victory

A game after shutting out Charlotte FC 2-0, Cincinnati visits New York City FC

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

New England Revolution host New York City FC in Eastern Conference play

New York City FC plays the New England Revolution in Eastern Conference play

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

New York City FC faces Orlando City after shutout win

A game after shutting out the Chicago Fire 2-0, New York City FC plays Orlando City

AUGUST 27, 2022 • Associated Press