Scouting Nashville SC: 5 things to know about the MLS leaders
Ben Wright of SixOneFive Soccer on Nashville's chase for the single season MLS points record, Brian Schwake's emergence at keeper, new signing Elias Saad's fit in the attack.
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Matthew Mangam, a Rutgers alum, is a Senior Writer for New York Soccer Journal.
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Scouting Toronto FC: 5 things to know before NYCFC visits the Reds
Toronto is in good form and in touching distance of a playoff spot, and it's in part because of Josh Sargent, who John Molinaro of TFC Republic says will be the X-factor when New York City FC plays TFC at BMO Field.
Scouting New England: 5 things to know about the Revs
What first-year coach Marko Mitrović did to turn around New England, how NYCFC alum Jack Harrison is adapting since joining this summer, and why the Revs need more from their strikers.
NYCFC concedes stoppage-time winner, extends losing streak
New York City FC fell behind early, grabbed a classy equalizer from Luighi, then couldn't solve Cincinnati keeper Roman Celentano and let Evander beat them with a stoppage-time goal to make it four consecutive losses.
Scouting FC Cincinnati: 5 things to know about NYCFC's midweek opponent
Evander and Kévin Denkey still lead a potent Cincinnati attack, but Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press explains why midfielder Pavel Bucha will be the X-factor for FCC when they host New York City FC.
Scouting Philadelphia: 5 things to know before the Union visit the Bronx
Jonathan Tannenwald of The Philadelphia Inquirer on what interim coach Ryan Richter has done to improve the Union, Cavan Sullivan's arrival, and more of what to expect from Philadelphia at Yankee Stadium.
Scouting Necaxa: 5 things about NYCFC's third Leagues Cup opponent
An already-eliminated Necaxa side brings a few familiar ex-MLS faces to Sports Illustrated Stadium, and they'll be hoping to find some goals after scoring only one in two losses to open Leagues Cup.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matt Freese unbothered by the boos as post-World Cup tour hits the MLS All-Star Game
"Anything they’re saying to me on the field, I can guarantee you I’ve said worse at Eagles games," Freese said of some of the reactions he's received since his World Cup run with the United States ended.
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.