Where to next for your local MLS Next Pro team?
A new entity created by MLS and a private-equity firm will offer to take control of the business operations of MLS Next Pro teams in order to rebrand them and relocate them, a potentially seismic change to the lower-league soccer landscape.
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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.
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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.
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.
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'Looks are not enough': Pascal Jansen laments NYCFC's finishing after derby loss
After NYCFC lost 1-0 to Red Bull New York at Yankee Stadium, James Sands discussed his errant pass leading to the Red Bull goal, while his coach Pascal Jansen said his team deserved more from the match based on the chances they created.
NYCFC drops derby to Red Bulls after miscue, missed chances
Julian Hall scored a 57th-minute goal for Red Bull New York following an errant back pass by James Sands, enough for the Red Bulls to win 1-0 at Yankee Stadium and climb over NYCFC in the Eastern Conference table with eight games to play.
Cosmos Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
Giuseppe Rossi, Head of Soccer for the Cosmos organization since July 2025, is no longer with the organization, with the team offering no further comment about his departure.
Matchday 26: New York City FC vs Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium
The Hudson River Derby is back in the Bronx, and maybe for the last time, as NYCFC and Red Bull New York play a high-stakes 35th match and third this year.