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Watching Spain clinch the World Cup with the crowd at Mercado Little Spain
As Spain defeated Argentina, Spanish fans from all over the world gathered at one of New York City's most iconic Spanish food spots to watch and celebrate.
James Sands on injuries, returning to New York City FC, his role under Pascal Jansen
"Going through the injuries was really tough for me," said James Sands while explaining his decision to move back to NYCFC, where he's now excited to play for Pascal Jansen and open to slotting into either the midfield or defense.
New York City FC Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
Sky Sport Austria reports that Hannes Wolf is on his way out of New York City FC, with the Austrian attacker drawing interest from Spain, Italy, and Türkiye while NYCFC seeks a €1.5 million transfer fee.
One year out from Etihad Park
What Brad Sims and Kevin O'Toole had to say about New York City FC officially being one year away from debuting in the team's new Queens stadium.
Randall's Island finds its niche hosting top-level soccer
Gotham FC will play the first NWSL match on Randall's Island, the latest milestone for the 5,000-seat Icahn Stadium, which has carved out a clear role since 2024 by hosting some of the world's top clubs and national teams.
Gotham FC erases two-goal deficit to earn dramatic win over Seattle Reign
Esther González's brace off the bench and a Rose Lavelle stoppage-time winner lifted Gotham to the top of the NWSL table and a third straight win.
How Gotham FC fans feel about the move to Etihad Park
Several Gotham fans expressed excitement for the move to Queens in 2028 after getting a taste of the atmosphere, and the commute, for The Queens Classic.
Randall's Island finds its niche hosting top-level soccer
Gotham FC will play the first NWSL match on Randall's Island, the latest milestone for the 5,000-seat Icahn Stadium, which has carved out a clear role since 2024 by hosting some of the world's top clubs and national teams.
Gotham FC wins The Queens Classic in record-breaking night for women's sports in New York
The sold-out crowd of 42,175 at Citi Field made Gotham's 1-0 win over Washington Spirit the most-attended women's sports event in New York City history, and the second-best-attended NWSL match in league history.
Watching Spain clinch the World Cup with the crowd at Mercado Little Spain
As Spain defeated Argentina, Spanish fans from all over the world gathered at one of New York City's most iconic Spanish food spots to watch and celebrate.
The last big World Cup show at NY/NJ Stadium
The World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey became an elaborate spectacle, with a closing ceremony, a star-studded halftime show, and then another awkward trophy lift stage-crashed by US President Donald Trump.
Spain smothers Argentina, wins the World Cup
La Roja silenced Lionel Messi and held Argentina's potent attack to just two shot attempts, with Spain ending Argentina's reign as World Cup champions thanks to a 106th-minute Ferran Torres goal.
Photo Gallery: Spain trains in New Jersey ahead of World Cup final
Scenes from the opening minutes of a Spain pre-World Cup final training session in Whippany, New Jersey.
Scouting the Crew: 5 things to know before MLS returns in Ohio
The Crew sold Diego Rossi and new summer reinforcements like defender Eric Bailly and forward Brais Méndez have yet to arrive, so Laurent Courtois will hope for his team to defend and control possession against NYCFC.
NYCFC squad strengthened with signs of more to come
New York City FC's roster looked thin when MLS paused for the World Cup, but a big new signing, returning loanees, injury recoveries, and multiple other rumored transfer targets paint a promising picture for the season's second half.
The big mistake shouldn't define Matt Freese
Freese said his error leading to Belgium's third goal "stings more than probably any other moment in my life," but his solid track record for his country and at club level shouldn't be forgotten.
Aiden O'Neill in peak form, but Australia bows out of World Cup on penalties
Both New York City FC players, O'Neill and debutant Kai Trewin alike, contributed for Australia in their penalty-kick loss to Egypt, but O'Neill consistently shined in the Socceroos' midfield throughout the World Cup.
Cosmos earn much-needed win thanks to Chevone Marsh goal, first clean sheet since March
The newest addition to the Cosmos attack made an instant impact, with 32-year-old Chevone Marsh scoring the match-winning goal on his debut in a 1-0 home win over FC Naples.
Cosmos Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
Chevone Marsh is officially a Cosmos player, as the club also announces the arrival of midfielder Frankie Ljucovic, most recently with NWS Spirit FC in the third tier of Australia's soccer pyramid.
Cosmos show signs of on-field improvement in Santos Laguna defeat
A crowd 1,036 assembled in Paterson, New Jersey to watch Liga MX's Santos Laguna beat the Cosmos 2-1 in a friendly, and while the light fan turnout was worrying, the performance represented an improvement for the Cosmos.
Cosmos to face Liga MX's Santos Laguna at Hinchliffe Stadium
Santos Laguna will travel north and come to Paterson, New Jersey, to face the Cosmos in an international friendly held on Sunday, June 28.
Spain wins it all, NYCFC resumes MLS season amid transfer rumor frenzy
Reflecting on Spain's win and on the entirety of the World Cup. Plus, Etihad Park gets an opening date, Gotham draws a record-breaking crowd, and NYCFC gets mentioned in a lot of transfer rumors ahead of the club's return to MLS play.
The World Cup's final act, NYCFC's optimal post-World Cup lineup
A look at the state of the New York City FC roster and the new lineup choices to be made by Pascal Jansen, Matt Freese's All-Star nod amid the Belgium fallout, and some dream and nightmare scenarios for the World Cup final.
The Blueprint: FIFA's Article 27
A deeper look at FIFA's move, made thanks to a clause in its disciplinary code, to let Folarin Balogun play against Belgium. Examining Trump's possible role, precedents from Cristiano Ronaldo to Garrincha, and what the ordeal meant for VAR, the USMNT, and FIFA.
USMNT's World Cup goes down in flames, Gotham heads to Queens
A walk back through the wreckage of the ugly US loss to Belgium, plus more positive views on Aiden O'Neill's performances for Australia, Gotham's now-confirmed move to Etihad Park, and the persistent drumbeat of rumored new NYCFC signings.
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Randall's Island finds its niche hosting top-level soccer
Gotham FC will play the first NWSL match on Randall's Island, the latest milestone for the 5,000-seat Icahn Stadium, which has carved out a clear role since 2024 by hosting some of the world's top clubs and national teams.
NYCFC squad strengthened with signs of more to come
New York City FC's roster looked thin when MLS paused for the World Cup, but a big new signing, returning loanees, injury recoveries, and multiple other rumored transfer targets paint a promising picture for the season's second half.
Deal or not, NYCFC pursuing Christian Pulisic makes perfect sense
Even if the move currently looks like a long shot, there are many reasons, on the field and off, why New York City FC is right to go all out to try to sign Christian Pulisic away from AC Milan.
Harlem's Little Senegal faced heavy police presence for Senegal's World Cup opener
Barricades and strict NYPD crowd control measures greeted Senegal fans along West 116th Street who wanted to watch the nation's first World Cup match.
Here's the Pitch: MetLife field criticized again following France win
Issues continue to be raised about the temporary grass playing surface installed at NY/NJ Stadium, with Didier Deschamps and Adrien Rabiot of France each addressing the unique playing surface after the win over Senegal.
Mixed travel results for fans who went to New Jersey's World Cup opener
Fans at the first World Cup match in East Rutherford, New Jersey found it easier getting to the stadium before kickoff than they did getting home after Brazil played Morocco.
Pascal Jansen, the Dutch national team, and the NYCFC training facility
How the Netherlands ended up training in Orangeburg, what the Dutch squad made of their brief stay in White Plains, and what role Pascal Jansen played in bringing his national team to his club's campus.
Joe Scally on his 'special' return to New York for USMNT roster reveal
Catching up with the former New York City FC Homegrown and youngest non-German player to reach 150 Bundesliga appearances as he prepares for his second World Cup.
The Blueprint: What is PascalBall?
In the inaugural episode of our new deep-dive podcast offering, we explore the philosophies and tactical principles that guide New York City FC coach Pascal Jansen as he sets up his teams.