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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.
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.
Patience pays as Malachi Jones emerges as NYCFC starter
What Malachi Jones and Pascal Jansen said about Jones's first MLS goal since the serious 2024 injury that kept him out of action for NYCFC for 652 days.
Three first-half goals earn NYCFC second straight win
The Chicago Fire proved no match for a New York City FC attack led by Nico Fernández Mercau, Agustín Ojeda, and Malachi Jones.
Matchday 17: New York City FC vs Chicago in the Bronx
New York City FC plays its first home match since May 10 and will likely get a first look at the Fire's big new summer signing, striker Robert Lewandowski.
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.
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.
How New York City's diaspora communities watched the World Cup
Fireworks on Steinway Street, free tequila shots in Sunset Park, and police barricades in Harlem: What it was like at World Cup watch parties in some of the city's most passionate communities.
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.
Scouting the Fire: 5 things to know before NYCFC returns to the Bronx
Robert Lewandowski is in, MLS Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers is out, but Chicago will need its defense to clean up the mistakes if they want to get a result at Yankee Stadium.
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.
Cosmos Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
Central defender Michael Chilaka has joined the Cosmos from a second-division side in his native Israel following stints with USL sides San Diego Loyal and Forward Madison.
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.
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.
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.
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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.