Matchday 16: New York City FC returns vs the Crew in Columbus
The two-month World Cup break ends as a slightly retooled NYCFC squad travels to Ohio to face the Crew in what will be the third meeting between the teams this season.
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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.
New York City FC Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
Sky Sport Austria reports that Hannes Wolf is on his way out of New York City FC, with the Austrian attacker drawing interest from Spain, Italy, and Türkiye. Plus: Backup goalkeepers Tomás Romero, Greg Ranjitsingh sign contract extensions.
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.
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 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.
James Sands on injuries, returning to New York City FC, his role under Pascal Jansen
"Going through the injuries was really tough for me," said James Sands while explaining his decision to move back to NYCFC, where he's now excited to play for Pascal Jansen and open to slotting into either the midfield or defense.
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.
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.
One year out from Etihad Park
What Brad Sims and Kevin O'Toole had to say about New York City FC officially being one year away from debuting in the team's new Queens stadium.
Photo Gallery: Spain trains in New Jersey ahead of World Cup final
Scenes from the opening minutes of a Spain pre-World Cup final training session in Whippany, New Jersey.
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.
Gotham FC wins The Queens Classic in record-breaking night for women's sports in New York
The sold-out crowd of 42,175 at Citi Field made Gotham's 1-0 win over Washington Spirit the most-attended women's sports event in New York City history, and the second-best-attended NWSL match in league history.
Etihad Park to offer venue-specific membership not tied to season tickets
The Queens soccer stadium will offer tiered subscriptions to Etihad Park+ to any fans — NYCFC, Gotham, or otherwise — who visit the Willets Point venue.
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.