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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NYCFC squad strengthened with signs of more to come
New York City FC's roster looked thin when MLS paused for the World Cup, but a big new signing, returning loanees, injury recoveries, and multiple other rumored transfer targets paint a promising picture for the season's second half.
Matt Freese gets MLS All-Star nod at a most awkward time
Freese played at an All-Star level for years in MLS, but his first time on the roster arrives right as he's dealing with the aftermath of his mistake against Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16.
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.
The big mistake shouldn't define Matt Freese
Freese said his error leading to Belgium's third goal "stings more than probably any other moment in my life," but his solid track record for his country and at club level shouldn't be forgotten.
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.
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.
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.