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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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.
Playing on short rest a season-long struggle for New York City FC
NYCFC has a record of 4W-3D-9L this season while playing on two or three days' rest, 26th out of the 30 MLS teams in terms of the points-per-game the club has picked up while enduring quick turnarounds between matches.
What the Nico Fernández Mercau transfer saga says about NYCFC's intentions
New York City FC is reportedly willing to let its star Designated Player leave midseason for the right transfer price, even if it's to join a fellow MLS team. What does that say about the club's ambition, and its relationship with Nico?
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.
Anatomy of a four-game NYCFC losing streak
Late goal concessions, quiet Designated Players, and lengthy injury lists have exposed New York City FC's cracks during the team's current losing streak.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Luighi represents a new approach to U22 signings for New York City FC
A loan-to-buy deal for the 20-year-old Brazilian forward breaks from NYCFC's history of paying big money for U22 players, after the club spent $26.6 million combined on five past U22 additions with mixed results.
Scouting the Fire: 5 things to know before NYCFC returns to the Bronx
Robert Lewandowski is in, MLS Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers is out, but Chicago will need its defense to clean up the mistakes if they want to get a result at Yankee Stadium.
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.
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.