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Takeaways from Leagues Cup 2026 as the third round of games begins
The first two Leagues Cup matchdays set up plenty of meaningless third games for eliminated teams, gave 22 MLS teenagers real playing time, and showed that home-field advantage is still very real, even with a handful of games now played in Mexico.
Mixed bag for NYCFC in Leagues Cup, rivalry renews with the Union
Unpacking some of the highs and lows of Leagues Cup, Gotham FC's unbeaten run to the top of the NWSL, plus a preview of the rivalry clash between NYCFC and Philadelphia.
Max Murray goal not enough as NYCFC falls to Cruz Azul
New York City FC fell behind, pulled back level with the Liga MX champions shortly before halftime, but suffered their first loss post-World Cup when José Paradela scored a late, deflected winner for Cruz Azul.
Leagues Cup Matchday: Cruz Azul vs New York City FC in NJ
New York City needs a win if it hopes to keep pace with four other MLS teams to earn back-to-back victories to start Leagues Cup, but reigning Campeón de Campeones and Liga MX Clausura winners Cruz Azul won't be easy to beat.
Goals from the fullbacks get New York City FC a win to open Leagues Cup
A much-changed New York City lineup got past Santos Laguna at Sports Illustrated Stadium thanks to second-half goals from Tayvon Gray and Nico Cavallo, plus a six-save shutout from Matt Freese.
Gotham FC extends unbeaten streak, lead atop NWSL table with latest win
Jaedyn Shaw's first-half goal from a Jordynn Dudley assist was enough for Gotham to beat San Diego Wave 1-0, Gotham's third straight 1-0 victory and their 12th clean sheet of the season.
Sam Kerr goal helps Gotham FC close road trip with a win
Kerr missed an early penalty but made up for it by scoring a 46th-minute winner, while goalkeeper Shelby Hogan kept another clean sheet to keep Gotham unbeaten in six and make it back-to-back 1-0 wins to close out a three-match road trip.
Another early Midge Purce goal gets Gotham FC a road win over Bay FC
Gotham remains in second place in the NWSL table after a Purce goal scored 119 seconds into the match held up thanks to another clean sheet kept, the 10th shutout for the Bats so far this season.
Back-and-forth Gotham FC draw in Portland clouded by Emily Sonnett injury
Gotham played to a 2-2 away draw with the Thorns that extended Gotham's unbeaten run to four straight, but Emily Sonnett went down inside 10 minutes with what looked like a serious knee injury.
Scouting Cruz Azul: 5 things to know about La Máquina
Cruz Azul just opened Leagues Cup with a win in Philadelphia, and the recent winners of the Campeón de Campeones also feature numerous dangerous attacking options and a midfield anchored by a starter for Mexico during the 2026 World Cup.
Scouting Santos Laguna: 5 things to know before the Leagues Cup opener
The Liga MX club based in Torreón enters its Leagues Cup opener against New York City FC with a new coach, a rebuilt backline, and a sputtering attack.
Scouting Toronto FC: 5 things to know before Friday night's clash
Toronto needs its Designated Player attackers, Josh Sargent and Djordje Mihailovic, to produce like DPs if they're going to snap their 11-match MLS winless streak.
Luighi represents a new approach to U22 signings for New York City FC
A loan-to-buy deal for the 20-year-old Brazilian forward breaks from NYCFC's history of paying big money for U22 players, after the club spent $26.6 million combined on five past U22 additions with mixed results.
Takeaways from Leagues Cup 2026 as the third round of games begins
The first two Leagues Cup matchdays set up plenty of meaningless third games for eliminated teams, gave 22 MLS teenagers real playing time, and showed that home-field advantage is still very real, even with a handful of games now played in Mexico.
Mixed bag for NYCFC in Leagues Cup, rivalry renews with the Union
Unpacking some of the highs and lows of Leagues Cup, Gotham FC's unbeaten run to the top of the NWSL, plus a preview of the rivalry clash between NYCFC and Philadelphia.
Max Murray goal not enough as NYCFC falls to Cruz Azul
New York City FC fell behind, pulled back level with the Liga MX champions shortly before halftime, but suffered their first loss post-World Cup when José Paradela scored a late, deflected winner for Cruz Azul.
Leagues Cup Matchday: Cruz Azul vs New York City FC in NJ
New York City needs a win if it hopes to keep pace with four other MLS teams to earn back-to-back victories to start Leagues Cup, but reigning Campeón de Campeones and Liga MX Clausura winners Cruz Azul won't be easy to beat.
Cosmos Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
Stalyn Acosta, a 20-year-old left-back from Brentwood, NY, joins the Cosmos from the club's amateur affiliate, American Soccer Club of New York. Also: Next home match vs Spokane Velocity postponed due to travel issues for Spokane.
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 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.
Mixed bag for NYCFC in Leagues Cup, rivalry renews with the Union
Unpacking some of the highs and lows of Leagues Cup, Gotham FC's unbeaten run to the top of the NWSL, plus a preview of the rivalry clash between NYCFC and Philadelphia.
A frustrating NYCFC draw, a new MLS commissioner, and another dose of Leagues Cup
What went wrong in the draw with Toronto, plus talk of Nico Fernández Mercau's status, a new MLS commissioner, Mauricio Pochettino re-upping with the USMNT, and a preview of Leagues Cup and NYCFC's path through it.
The Blueprint: Capturing World Cup momentum in America
The World Cup is over, so what happens to American soccer now? An attempt to figure out what the country's post-World Cup soccer landscape should look like, and if the moment can be properly capitalized on.
NYCFC's perfect return from World Cup break, what to make of Luighi
Takeaways from the back-to-back wins for New York City FC that highlights some individual standouts, plus talk of the ongoing summer transfer rumor season, with SE Palmeiras forward Luighi reportedly about to join NYCFC.
Photo Gallery: Leeds vs Sunderland in Premier League preseason in New Jersey
What it looked like from pitchside in Harrison as Lukas Nmecha's early strike lifted Leeds United past Sunderland in a preseason tune-up at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Leeds bests Sunderland as Premier League preseason hits Sports Illustrated Stadium
A long-distance strike from Leeds' Lukas Nmecha in the eighth minute proved the difference in a 1-0 win in front of a light Thursday night crowd in Harrison, New Jersey.
Liverpool, Wrexham discuss IraolaBall, Yankee Stadium atmosphere following Reds' victory
After Liverpool's win in front of 42,204 fans, players and Wrexham coach Phil Parkinson weighed in on Andoni Iraola's early tactical impact on Liverpool as the new manager made a happy return to a stadium he once called home.
Sea of red at Yankee Stadium as Liverpool tops Wrexham in summer friendly
42,204 fans packed Yankee Stadium to watch Andoni Iraola's Liverpool FC earn a late 1-0 win over Wrexham AFC in a preseason friendly.
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Brad Sims: Our project is as compelling or more compelling than any in American soccer
An interview with the New York City FC president and CEO on expectations for the new MLS Commissioner and MLS 3.0, what it means for NYCFC to be a "flagship club," Etihad Park, collaborating with Gotham FC, and the future of NYCFC II.
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.
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.
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.
Where to next for your local MLS Next Pro team?
A new entity created by MLS and a private-equity firm will offer to take control of the business operations of MLS Next Pro teams in order to rebrand them and relocate them, a potentially seismic change to the lower-league soccer landscape.