Blast from the Past: NYCFC vs Philadelphia is 2021 redux
Once again, New York City FC are missing key starters due to injuries and a suspension. But unlike 5 years ago, this Philadelphia Union squad are fully fit.
21 days ago | 2 reads
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Lilly Reale named 2025 NWSL Rookie of the Year
The award caps a breakout year for the 22-year-old defender. In addition, Gotham FC striker Esther González was named to the 2025 NWSL Best XI.
21 days ago | 0 reads
Striker choices loom large for New York City FC
NYCFC not only need to fill in the Alonso Martínez-sized hole for Sunday's matchup against Philadelphia Union, they need to find a No 9 to carry the team into 2026.
22 days ago | 1 read
Episode 65: Broken by the international break, but Philly beckons
It's an Eastern Conference Semifinal preview episode, but we also pick up the pieces from the Alonso Martínez knee injury that rocked New York City FC and talk about all the massive MLS schedule and format changes coming in 2027.
22 days ago | 2 reads
Here's how Gotham FC can beat Washington Spirit to win the NWSL title
The Bats will look to win second balls and create chances in transition while remaining defensively compact to absorb the Sprit's ability to attack in waves.
23 days ago | 2 reads
Dr GarberLove, Or: How MLS owners learned to stop worrying and love the Euro calendar
The False 9 column is back! Corey Clayton has a few opinions he'd like to share about the new MLS calendar, the 2027 mini-season, the end of MLS Season Pass, and more.
24 days ago | 0 reads
Upset in Orlando: Gotham FC score stoppage-time winner, advance to NWSL Championship
The Bats do it again, beating the odds advance to the NWSL Championship Final after upsetting Orlando Pride 1-0 in Florida.
25 days ago | 0 reads
Playing With House Money: NYCFC are ahead no matter what happens in Philly
New York City FC under Pascal Jansen exceeded all expectations: Does that give them a degree of freedom as they get ready for the toughest fixture this year when they face Philadelphia Union in the Conference Semis?
27 days ago | 2 reads
MLS schedule and format changes are officially coming
Major League Soccer confirmed plans to shift the league's calendar to a summer-to-spring schedule — and to introduce a whole new competition format beginning in the summer of 2027.
28 days ago | 3 reads
All the New York City FC players on November international duty
A detailed rundown of all the international matches set to be played by New York City FC players this month, headlined by World Cup qualifiers and the U-17 World Cup knockout rounds.
28 days ago | 2 reads
Episode 64: Nico and the New York City FC road warriors
The pod crew unpacks all the angles from the decisive Game 3 victory over Charlotte FC, wonders about life without Andrés Perea and Aiden O'Neill in Philadelphia in the next round, and catches you up on all the NYCFC international call-ups.
29 days ago | 0 reads
New York City's 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs (so far) in 5 numbers
One postseason brace, six clean sheets, four away wins (seven if you include shootouts): We look at how New York City are becoming one of the best playoff teams in Major League Soccer.
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Brooklyn FC win at home, edge DC Power 1–0 behind Scarpelli’s strike
BKFC win for the first time at home this season – and for just the second time since opening day – to climb to 6th Place in the Gainbridge Super League table.
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Andrés Perea injury confirmed as right leg fracture
The New York City FC midfielder had surgery after suffering the serious lower leg injury in the 71st minute of the team's Game 3 win over Charlotte FC in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
about 1 month ago | 1 read
New York City vs Charlotte Player Ratings
Nico Ferández Mercau earns the highest rating for any NYCFC player this year with a playoff-best performance.
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Gotham FC upset Kansas City Current, advance to NWSL Semifinals
Gotham FC beat the odds to beat league-best Kansas City Current on the road courtesy of goals from Jaedyn Shaw and Katie Stengel, and will next face Orlando Pride in the NWSL Cup Semifinals.
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
NYCFC pick Charlotte apart on the counter to earn do-or-die Game 3 win
A brace from Nico Fernández Mercau helped New York City FC overcome a serious injury to Andrés Perea as they eliminated Charlotte FC with a 3-1 road victory.
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
New York City 3-1 Charlotte: 5 Thoughts
Nico Ferández Mercau lives up his Designated Player status, Alonso Martínez comes through (again), and the defense smother Charlotte to win this best-of-three series. But a severe injury to Andrés Perea casts a pal on the win.
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
New York City FC advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals vs Philadelphia Union
NYCFC will face Philadelphia on Sunday, November 22, in the MLS Cup Playoffs as Pascal Jansen's team moves on after winning their best-of-three series with Charlotte FC.
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Round One Game 3: New York City vs Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium
It's win-or-go-home as NYCFC look to beat Charlotte FC on the road for the second consecutive time this season – or at least draw and win the penalty shootout – in Round One, Game 3 of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Kevin O'Toole receives first Ireland call-up
The New York City FC defender has gone from the second round of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft to the Ireland national team, earning a call-up for a pair of World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary.
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC
Will Idan Toklomati or Wilfried Zaha step up and score Charlotte FC's first goal in these playoffs? Or will this be another scoreless draw to be decided by the goalkeepers?
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Episode 63: Agony or ecstasy await in Game 3
Our nervy preview of the must-win match in Charlotte that decides if New York City FC's season ends abruptly or if it marches on to Philadelphia.
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
How New York City FC can win Game 3 in Charlotte
Here are five things that need to happen if New York City FC wants to walk out of Bank of America Stadium winners in the decisive Game 3 of their MLS Cup Playoff series with Charlotte FC.
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Matt Freese finishes 2nd in 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year vote
The New York City FC shotstopper led winner Dayne St. Clair among players and clubs, but lost the media vote.
about 1 month ago | 0 reads