7 stats that stand out from the NYCFC winless streak
Since it's a seven-match winless streak, here are seven numbers from the streak that are noteworthy and help explain New York City FC's persistent struggles.
Scouting and Analysis
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.
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.
For New York City FC it was the best of starts, then the worst of starts
The 2026 season started with a four-match unbeaten run, but New York City has since gone six MLS games without a win, a period of struggle defined by unusual defensive frailty and an attack reliant on the brilliance of two players.
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.