Veteran New York City FC defender Maxime Chanot will join the French Ligue 2 side AC Ajaccio, the MLS club announced Tuesday. Chanot, 33, departs as NYCFC's longest-tenured player at more than seven years.
New York City FC will try to call on their home-field advantage when they host Atlanta United on Saturday. New York City (2-2-2, 8 points) has an even record through six games, with both of its victories coming in the club's two home games.