This is the same philosophy we use with our first team.”īenoit Simeray, CEO of PLAYR, then reflected that statement by saying, “Our mission at PLAYR is to revolutionize match day preparation for every soccer player around the world. In addition to their partnership this MLS club, PLAYR will expand its reach to the NYCFC academy teams and youth tournaments in the New York market.Īfter the announcement, NYCFC Sporting Director, Claudio Reyna said, “Our new partnership with PLAYR allows us to further utilize market-leading technology and sports science educational tools to inspire players and to maximize potential on and off the pitch. The system then analyzes the data to provide additional recovery and nutrition assistance as well as a heat map and position based comparisons. This groundbreaking, FIFA approved device works through a PLAYR SmartPod that measures up to 1,250 movements per second to show total distance ran, top speed, number of sprints and sprint distance. The latest in wearable technology from Catapult Sports, the PLAYR system has already been adopted by the likes of Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, and LA Galaxy. After announcing their partnership today with PLAYR, the GPS tracking system, New York City FC will look to elevate their game to new heights through precise and measurable data.

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