Scouting Columbus: 5 things to know about the new-look Crew
Columbus leaks goals and has had trouble scoring them while striker Wessam Abou Ali is out injured.
Matthew Mangam
Matthew Mangam, a Rutgers alum, is a Senior Writer for New York Soccer Journal. Matthew has been an NYCFC fan since 2014.
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Grass pitch now installed at MetLife Stadium for the World Cup
Everything you need to know about the new grass playing surface at New Jersey's World Cup venue, and why it's expected to perform better than the grass used during last summer's Club World Cup.
USMNT Goalkeeper Stock Watch: Will Matt Freese be the World Cup starter?
While Freese has started 14 of the last 16 United States matches, he's had a mixed start to the 2026 season while his main competitor for the starting role, Matt Turner, has played like one of the top goalkeepers in MLS.
Scouting DC United: 5 Things to know before they play NYCFC in Queens
DC look better than in 2025 when they finished dead last in MLS, but remain a work in progress while adjusting to coach René Weiler and while trying to get a new high-priced Designated Player in form.
Trio of corner-kick goals send New York City FC to Open Cup quarterfinals
Three different New York City FC defenders scored headers from Maxi Moralez corner kicks, enough for a 3-1 win in Harrison to book a spot in the US Open Cup quarterfinals for the third time in NYCFC's history.
Scouting Red Bull New York: 5 Things to know before the Open Cup derby
The Red Bulls enter the 33rd installment of the Hudson River Derby with a defense conceding lots of goals, but also with a red-hot forward in Julian Hall and a perfect five-for-five record against NYCFC in knockout games.
Montréal 1-0 New York City FC: MLS winless streak continues as attack goes quiet
It's now six straight games without a win against MLS opposition for New York City FC after Montréal made Prince Osei Owusu's 18th-minute goal stand up at Stade Saputo.
Scouting CF Montréal: 5 Things to know as NYCFC heads north of the border
Montréal is onto a second coach of the 2026 season and a third in the last calendar year, but a combination of dangerous attackers like Prince Owusu and a new defensive system could pose problems for New York City FC.
Scouting FC Cincinnati: 5 Things to know before the midweek Bronx clash
Before facing New York City FC at Yankee Stadium, Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press fills us in on FC Cincinnati's reworked roster, their slow start to the season, and their unexpectedly leaky defense.