Ahead of its 12th season in Major League Soccer and its final campaign at Yankee Stadium, NYCFC has tapped into city culture for the announcement of its official mascot, Sky Scraper, a pigeon and local New Yorker.
As the club prepares for the start of a new era, it only feels right that Sky writes his own chapter into club history.
A rock dove raised in the South Bronx, Sky’s story mirrors the club’s own path. Born into a baseball-loving family, Sky fell in love with the beautiful game when NYCFC kicked off its inaugural season in 2015. From the first game to the ecstasy of the 2021 MLS Cup victory, Sky has experienced it all.
“For years, Sky and their fellow pigeons have shown up wherever our fans are — on matchdays, in the city, and in the culture around this club,” Lauren Scrima, NYCFC vice president of marketing, said. “Making Sky our official mascot is both a celebration of that history and a tribute to the incredible fan culture that has grown alongside this club”.
By officially recognizing Sky, NYCFC is paying tribute to the supporters who helped shape the club’s identity organically from the very start. What started as a bit by fans became a symbol of the team.
As NYCFC closes its chapter at Yankee Stadium this season and looks to the future, Sky represents continuity. Unflappable and unbothered, Sky embodies the spirit of New York City.
While some mascots are chosen, others earn their name. Sky did the latter, serving as a reminder of where NYCFC has been as it prepares to step into what comes next.
