What Gotham FC stands to gain by swapping New Jersey for Queens
Gotham is officially moving into Etihad Park alongside New York City FC for the 2028 season, and the move brings with it multiple potential upsides for the two-time NWSL Champions.
Andrew Leigh
Andrew is the founder and editor of New York Soccer Journal. He has been working in digital and social media since 2008.
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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.
Nightmare end to the World Cup for the USMNT and Matt Freese
The United States flopped in the World Cup's Round of 16 in Seattle, losing 4-1 to a motivated Belgium side on what was a mistake-filled night for the Americans that included a costly gaffe in goal by Matt Freese.
FIFA shenanigans cast unwelcome shadow over USMNT
All the off-field drama around Folarin Balogun's red card suspension being lifted ahead of the Belgium Round of 16 match creates a huge distraction that will hang over the United States squad.
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.
World Cup inspires a fresh round of European vs domestic leagues discourse
The World Cup has inspired people to once again argue about which clubs are worthy of fandom, and in New York, winning fans over to the local teams rather than Europe's elite remains an ongoing, uphill battle.
Matt Freese, USMNT handle the weight of heightened expectations
Freese helped send the United States into the World Cup's Round of 16, doing his part by remaining mistake-free and smartly managing the game while the USMNT played down a man in a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Reactions to Bénie Traoré joining NYCFC, USMNT's World Cup knockout test
The verdict on Bénie Traoré becoming NYCFC's next big attacking signing, what to make of the club's efforts to sign Christian Pulisic, and what could be in store for the USMNT in the World Cup knockout rounds.
What Bénie Traoré will add to New York City FC
An in-depth look at NYCFC's new Designated Player, including a retracing of Traoré's journey from Côte d'Ivoire to New York, and an analysis of how the pacey, prolific attacker will fit into Pascal Jansen's squad.
Tayvon Gray on watching the World Cup take over New York
At the World Cup fan zone in Queens, the NYCFC defender and Bronx native discussed how the tournament opens local people's eyes to soccer's global dominance, and what it's like rooting for (and maybe against) teammates past and present.
Still significance in USMNT's meaningless meeting with Türkiye
Three things worth monitoring with the United States men's national team as it plays a no-stakes World Cup match to close out Group D.
James Sands returns to NYCFC, USMNT tops its group
Spirits are high after the United States beat Australia and topped World Cup Group D. Also, what we make of James Sands returning to NYCFC, and rumors that FC Basel's Bénie Traoré might become the club's next Designated Player.
That World Cup ticket price drop never materialized for local matches
Predictions of ticket deals to be found at the last second have not come true in New Jersey, with prices rising and tickets scarce-to-nonexistent for the remaining group-stage matches.
It's shaping up to be a transformative summer for Gotham FC
With a new purpose-built training facility, a reported reunion with superstar striker Sam Kerr, and strategic front-office moves all made this month, Gotham is busy building on its recent string of successes.
Australia inundated with bulletin-board material ahead of USMNT clash
American pundits have looked down on the Socceroos since the World Cup draw, but USMNT and Australia players haven't engaged, instead anticipating an even, tough match when the sides meet in Seattle.
Dream World Cup start for USMNT, a Pulisic-to-NYCFC rumor, MetLife travel sagas
The importance of that 4-1 USMNT win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, what we make of the rumor linking Christian Pulisic with interest from City Football Group, and the good and bad of fan travel to Metlife Stadium for the World Cup.