The Best Players Available After Westchester and Corpus Christi Fold
Updated: Nov 5
November 5, 2026
With reports indicating that Westchester SC and Corpus Christi FC are set to cease operations, a highly competitive pool of third-tier talent will hit the open market.
The top players from both squads who will become available for other clubs to sign for the 2027 season include:
🏙️ Westchester SC Standouts
• Conor McGlynn (Defensive Midfielder) (27): The undisputed star of Westchester's 2026 campaign. Despite playing deeper in the midfield, he finished as the team's top goalscorer with an impressive 16 league goals (17 overall).
2026 Stats: 39 matches, 17 goals, 1 assist
• Kyle Evans (Attacking Midfielder) (21): The primary engine of the team's creative play, leading the club with 8 league assists. The NY Red Bulls academy product still has room for growth.
2026 Stats: 39 matches, 3 goals, 9 assists
• Dean Guezen (Winger/Midfielder) (27): A consistent secondary scoring option who provided 7 goals over the course of the season. In two years with the club, he has recorded 9 goals and 7 assists.
2026 Stats: 32 matches, 7 goals, 3 assists
• Jonathan Jiménez (Winger) (25): An impactful attacker who notched 7 goals during their 2026 season. The former NYCFC product also has USL Championship experience, having played for Hartford Athletic.
2026 Stats: 35 matches, 7 goals, 4 assists
• Maximus Jennings (Center-Back) (24): A vital defensive anchor who proved to be a major asset on both sides of the ball for WSC. In addition to locking down the backline, Jennings was a key focal point during set-pieces, finishing tied for third on the team with 4 league assists while creating 17 goal-scoring chances.
2026 Stats: 37 matches, 3 goals, 4 assists
• Tim Timchenko (Center-Back) (24): The consistent center-back helped solidify the backline with an impressive team-leading 6.4 clearances and 1.1 blocks per 90 minutes. He also was a threat in set-piece situations, tallying 2 goals.
2026 Stats: 31 matches, 2 goals, 3 assists
🦈 Corpus Christi FC Standouts
• Blake Bowen (Right-Back/Midfielder) (24) : A phenomenally productive dual-threat player who led the Sharks with 8 league goals and 9 assists from a largely defensive or wing-back role. The former Huntsville FC product provides a lot of versatility.
2026 Stats: 35 matches, 9 goals, 9 assists
• Nacho Abeal (Right Winger) (25) : A key playmaker for the Texas side, the Spaniard was a creative threat, recording 6 assists on the year.
2026 Stats: 35 matches, 1 goal, 6 assists
• Bubu Medina (Midfielder) (24) : An impactful central midfielder who chipped in 5 goals to stabilize the middle of the pitch.
2026 Stats: 34 matches, 5 goal, 1 assist
• James Talbot (Goalkeeper) (29): The primary starter in net who consistently kept a defensively stretched expansion side in close matches with high-volume save performances.
2026 Stats: 22 matches, 7 clean sheets, 71.7% save percentage
• Jack Keaney (Center-Back) (27) : A tough, physical anchor in defense, he also added to the attack by scoring 3 clutch goals—including a dramatic 97th-minute stoppage-time game-winner against Athletic Club Boise.
2026 Stats: 34 matches, 3 goals, 1 assist
• Patrick "Paddy" Langlois (Defensive Midfielder) (27): A versatile and durable performer, who operates primarily as a defensive midfielder and can seamlessly drop back into the center-back or right-back position when needed. Converted 79% of his passes.
2026 Stats: 35 matches, 1 goal
It is expected that the New York Cosmos will pursue multiple players from Westchester SC, while new expansion clubs Sporting Cascades, Port St. Lucie SC, and Fort Lauderdale United FC will have a good chance of securing experienced talented players from this group.
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