Gabe Segal: “I’Ve Learned So Much Already.”

April 3, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – New York City FC News Release

When Gabe Segal was asked to describe his emotions after making his New York City debut, the smile said it all.

Stepping out for the City Boys for the first time in Saturday’s trip to New England Revolution, the forward was ready to shine, and produced an impressive display to help the Boys in Blue to a valuable point at Gillette Stadium.

A January recruit off waivers, the 21-year-old has had to be patient, waiting for his chance to be called upon. Rewarded with his first start in Foxborough, he took his opportunity, producing an impressive individual display which earned deserved acclaim from Head Coach Nick Cushing and his peers.

Reflecting on his achievement, Segal could not hide his delight, and the youngster asserts he is loving life at his new Club, having learned so much already in his first few months in New York.

“I’m very excited,” he told NYCFC.com. “It was definitely a great day to get my debut.

“I was happy with how it went, and definitely happy with the point on the road for the team. It was definitely a good day overall.

“I was super excited to get the call. You get the normal nerves going through and everything, but overall I wasn’t as nervous as I expected.

“My mindset coming into the game was just to make the most of it – try to go out there and be loose, have fun, and give a good performance. Once I got out there, I was just like: ‘It’s another game, playing the sport I’ve played my entire life!’

“There were definitely a lot of good emotions, and a lot of reflection about my whole career to this point.

“I’ve been patient, and I think that was my mindset coming into this Club. I knew there were a lot of good players here, and that I would have to wait for my opportunity.

“Throughout preseason, and the first few matches, and training weeks, that was my mindset: just do what I can, control what I can control in the chances that I have.

“Then, I got my chance, and I tried to make the most of it. I think I did a good job, and the coaches were happy.”

Press Conference – Gabe Segal | New England Revolution 1-1 NYCFC

Speaking after the match, Cushing was full of praise for Segal’s contribution, describing the forward’s performance as ‘exceptional.’

Though humble, Segal was delighted to have received such recognition, adding that he is thriving under the Head Coach’s leadership, and thoroughly enjoying City’s playing style.

“I was happy when I came here,” the 21-year-old…