NYCFC hints at Malachi Jones playing more following return to field after nearly two years

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When Malachi Jones stepped onto the pitch late in Saturday’s 2-0 loss for New York City FC, it marked the first time he had appeared in a competitive match for the club since June 28, 2024.  Now, head coach Pascal Jansen hinted that more playing time could be coming for the 22-year-old footballer with NYCFC beginning its run in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday against USL League One side, Westchester SC. Jansen said during a Monday press conference that it “might be possible” that Jones