NYCFC Defender Excited for Highly Anticipated Matchup vs. Lionel Messi: ‘Great Privilege’

New York City FC defender Malte Amundsen is relishing the opportunity to face Lionel Messi when his team takes on Paris Saint-Germain on July 23.

Amundsen, 23, is a rising star in the MLS and has been a key part of NYCFC's success this season. He has made 17 appearances for the club, scoring one goal and providing two assists.

"It's going to be a great privilege to play against Messi," Amundsen said. "He's the best player in the world, and it's going to be a great experience for me and for the team."

"We know that it's going to be a tough game, but we're going to go out there and give it our all," Amundsen added. "We're going to try to win the game, and we're going to try to make our fans proud."

NYCFC is currently in first place in the Eastern Conference, and they are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs this season. A win against PSG would be a major boost for their confidence, and it would also send a message to the rest of the league that they are a team to be reckoned with.

The match between NYCFC and PSG will be played at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. Tickets for the match are on sale now.

**Here are some additional quotes from Amundsen:**

• "I'm really looking forward to the game. It's going to be a great experience for me and for the team."
• "We know that it's going to be a tough game, but we're going to go out there and give it our all."
• "We're going to try to win the game, and we're going to try to make our fans proud."