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NYCFC flops against the Fire, enters make-or-break week with Miami, LAFC next
After collapsing while playing with a lead and up a man in Chicago, it's time to wonder if NYCFC has hit rock bottom, what it all means for Pascal Jansen and the roster, and whether the upcoming Miami and LAFC matches will stop the slide.
NYCFC flops against the Fire, enters make-or-break week with Miami, LAFC next
After collapsing while playing with a lead and up a man in Chicago, it's time to wonder if NYCFC has hit rock bottom, what it all means for Pascal Jansen and the roster, and whether the upcoming Miami and LAFC matches will stop the slide.
Mistakes come in threes for this sinking New York City FC squad
Matt Freese's mistake on the match-winning goal in the loss to Chicago made it a third straight match in which an individual error has taken points off the board for a NYCFC team falling further and further behind in the race for a playoff spot.
NYCFC falls apart while playing up a goal and up a man, loses in Chicago
New York City FC threw away a first-half lead and an 11v10 advantage and conceded twice in the second half, including on a brutal error from Matt Freese, to lose 2-1 to the Fire at Soldier Field.
Matchday 28: Chicago vs New York City FC at Soldier Field
NYCFC returns from the international break and starts a tricky three-match week with an early afternoon kickoff in Chicago against a Fire squad that's won back-to-back matches.
Scouting Chicago: 5 things to know about the Fire
The early performances of Robert Lewandowski have been promising, the defense is getting healthier, and after recently snapping a six-match winless streak, it's now a question of how high the Fire can finish in the Eastern Conference.
Scouting Atlanta United: 5 things to know about The Five Stripes
Atlanta is in 14th place in the Eastern Conference, but Swiss World Cup veteran Breel Embolo is now in the mix at striker, and coach Tata Martino has unearthed some promising young contributors even during a down season.
Scouting the Red Bulls: 5 things to know before the 35th Hudson River Derby
Red Bull New York struggled since the World Cup break ended but snapped a six-match winless streak last time out, though they're still waiting for striker Julian Hall to end his goal drought, and still looking for more defensive stability and consistency.
The tangible and intangible benefits of getting Alonso Martínez back
All the ways Alonso Martínez's return can help New York City FC over the final nine games of the MLS season, from the psychological boost of getting the team's leading scorer back, to the roster ramifications of having Martínez to call on once again.
Blackouts, Concussions, Faulty Nets: SC Vistula Garfield beats FC Motown in chaotic Open Cup qualifier
This 2027 qualifier between New Jersey-based amateur teams had everything: Wobbly goalposts delaying kickoff, a mid-match blackout, rowdy fans, red cards, a goal from a 43-year-old player-coach, a nasty head-to-head collision, and so much more.
Local amateur teams lock in for new round of 2027 US Open Cup qualifying
The second of four planned qualifying rounds for the next US Open Cup features nine matches with amateur teams from New York or New Jersey trying to inch one step closer to the 2027 tournament's field.
US Open Cup Semifinals: Four MLS hopefuls with remade rosters aim for the final
Columbus Crew, Orlando City SC, Colorado Rapids, and St. Louis City SC each have dealt with up-and-down seasons, but each team enters the Open Cup semifinals with new talent in place and with clear paths to silverware and a Concacaf Champions Cup berth.
US Open Cup normalcy restored with all MLS teams returning in 2027
The 2027 US Open Cup will mark the first time all the American teams in MLS compete in the tournament since 2023, with the 27 MLS sides set to enter next year's tournament in July during the Round of 64.
Late Angel City equalizer spoils chance for Gotham FC to widen NWSL Shield lead
A 91st-minute goal for Angel City's Taylor Suarez canceled out Jaedyn Shaw's 10th of the season for Gotham, with the 1-1 draw enough for Gotham to clinch a home playoff match, but not enough to build a bigger lead atop the NWSL standings.
Standout play with Gotham FC not enough to get Jaedyn Shaw on latest USWNT roster
Jaedyn Shaw is helping push Gotham to a first-ever NWSL Shield, but her breakout individual season wasn't enough for the 21-year-old to keep her spot on the United States women's national team roster for two October friendlies against Spain.
Gotham FC bounces back with road win over Racing Louisville
Guro Reiten picked up a historic first NWSL goal with a sparkling early strike, then Jaedyn Shaw finished off a fluid team move to get Gotham a 2-1 win and erase the disappointment of a heavy loss to Denver.
Gotham FC duo Ann-Katrin Berger, Rose Lavelle up for Ballon d'Or recognition
Lavelle is up for the overall women's Ballon d'Or, Berger is trying to win Women's Goalkeeper of the Year after finishing second in 2025, though Gotham FC itself was shut out of a Club of the Year nomination.
Blackouts, Concussions, Faulty Nets: SC Vistula Garfield beats FC Motown in chaotic Open Cup qualifier
This 2027 qualifier between New Jersey-based amateur teams had everything: Wobbly goalposts delaying kickoff, a mid-match blackout, rowdy fans, red cards, a goal from a 43-year-old player-coach, a nasty head-to-head collision, and so much more.
NYCFC II clinches playoff qualification on MLS Next Pro's Decision Day
New York City FC II's last 28-match season as "NYCFC II" ended as its best-ever MLS Next Pro campaign, as the club clinched sixth place and a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a shootout win on the road over Philadelphia on Decision Day.
The new New Jersey MLS Next Pro team found its first president
Brady O'Connor, most recently of the NY/NJ 2026 World Cup host committee, will lead business operations as the Edison, New Jersey-based club prepares for its July 2027 debut.
Sources: NYCFC II moving to New Jersey's Middlesex County
NYCFC and MLS now confirm Edison, New Jersey, and a soon-to-be-completed 6,500-seat multi-purpose stadium will become the new home for a relocated and rebranded version of New York City FC II as part of MLS Next Pro's new Hometown Soccer Holdings initiative.
How many points will it take to make the MLS playoffs in the Eastern Conference?
With New York City FC on the outside of the playoff race looking in heading into its 27th match of the season, here's an attempt to identify the "magic number" of points the club needs to hit if it wants to get back into the MLS Cup Playoffs.
What you learn about the state of the NYCFC squad from the latest club roster profile
The five biggest takeaways of note about the updated New York City FC roster profile shared by MLS, like Thiago Martins' uncertain future, 10 players facing contract option decisions, and how Matt Miazga might fit onto the roster.
Playoff implications raise the stakes for the next Hudson River Derby
Just two points separates New York City FC in eighth place and Red Bully New York in 10th in the MLS Eastern Conference, making this one of the more consequential Hudson River Derby matches in recent memory.
US Open Cup Semifinals: Four MLS hopefuls with remade rosters aim for the final
Columbus Crew, Orlando City SC, Colorado Rapids, and St. Louis City SC each have dealt with up-and-down seasons, but each team enters the Open Cup semifinals with new talent in place and with clear paths to silverware and a Concacaf Champions Cup berth.
NYCFC flops against the Fire, enters make-or-break week with Miami, LAFC next
After collapsing while playing with a lead and up a man in Chicago, it's time to wonder if NYCFC has hit rock bottom, what it all means for Pascal Jansen and the roster, and whether the upcoming Miami and LAFC matches will stop the slide.
USMNT youth breaks through, turbulent times for local USL sides, NYCFC back from break
Youth movement working for United States men's national team, plus a New York Cosmos leadership shakeup, Westchester SC shutdown rumors, and New York City FC's desperate need for a late-season spark.
The Blueprint: How Man City's 115 charges could impact NYCFC
The Premier League found Manchester City guilty of all 115 charges related to violations of the league's financial rules, creating lots of hard-to-answer questions about what the fallout looks like for other City Football Group clubs.
Another frustrating NYCFC finish, a new era for the USMNT
The all too familiar feeling of watching New York City FC drop more points in self-inflicted fashion, what it means for the playoff race, plus what the dawning of a new United States men's national team era might mean for Matt Freese's role.
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Blackouts, Concussions, Faulty Nets: SC Vistula Garfield beats FC Motown in chaotic Open Cup qualifier
This 2027 qualifier between New Jersey-based amateur teams had everything: Wobbly goalposts delaying kickoff, a mid-match blackout, rowdy fans, red cards, a goal from a 43-year-old player-coach, a nasty head-to-head collision, and so much more.
The Blueprint: How Man City's 115 charges could impact NYCFC
The Premier League found Manchester City guilty of all 115 charges related to violations of the league's financial rules, creating lots of hard-to-answer questions about what the fallout looks like for other City Football Group clubs.
Sources: NYCFC II moving to New Jersey's Middlesex County
NYCFC and MLS now confirm Edison, New Jersey, and a soon-to-be-completed 6,500-seat multi-purpose stadium will become the new home for a relocated and rebranded version of New York City FC II as part of MLS Next Pro's new Hometown Soccer Holdings initiative.
What the Nico Fernández Mercau transfer saga says about NYCFC's intentions
New York City FC is reportedly willing to let its star Designated Player leave midseason for the right transfer price, even if it's to join a fellow MLS team. What does that say about the club's ambition, and its relationship with Nico?
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.
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.