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Pascal Jansen confirms Talles Magno injury: 'This is a minor setback'
The NYCFC coach says Talles Magno won't rejoin team training sessions for one or two more weeks, though injury updates were more positive for midfielders Aiden O'Neill and Jonny Shore.
Forbes values New York City FC over $1 billion
Inter Miami leads MLS with a valuation of $1.35 billion; NYCFC now #4 behind LAFC and LA Galaxy after valuation increases to $1.02 billion.
26 Predictions for 2026
Once again, we look into our size 2 crystal ball, and see visions of the year to come.
New York City FC 1-2 Sporting Kansas City: 4 Thoughts
NYCFC's second Coachella friendly was a chance for the squad's depth, like 17-year-old striker Seymour Reid, to make cases for more 2026 minutes, while also giving us a first glimpse of Kai Trewin in action.
Power Ranking all 2026 MLS kits
We look at all 30 of the 2026 MLS, and pass ruthless judgement on every one. Spoiler alert: Inter Miami's "Car Valet Kit" (not the real name) didn't place well.
Episode 76: What the preseason matches tell us about the state of NYCFC's roster
Takeaways from the Coachella Valley Invitational matches, including how we think NYCFC can cope with early-season injuries in the midfield and still without a natural option to start at center-forward.
New York City FC release 2026 All Nations Kit
Blue shirt, white shorts, orange socks: The 2026 All Nations 2026 Kit "represents how the many cultures of New York City combine to form something even greater."
New York City FC valued at $1.12 billion
The latest Major League Soccer valuations put together by Sportico rank NYCFC as the 5th-most-valuable club in the league, with their value rising by 12% compared to 2025.
Where's Talles Magno?
The Prodigal Winger returned to New York City FC at the start of preseason and took the #11 kit. But Talles Magno was absent from the lineup on Sunday, and wasn't spotted in training.
New York City FC 1-1 LAFC: 5 Thoughts
A New York City FC missing key players (and, ahem, a striker) played to a 1-1 draw under the bright, clear desert skies in their opening game at the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational.
Taty Castellanos scores first Premier League goal for West Ham
Castellanos became the second-ever New York City FC export to score a goal in the English Premier League, his first goal helping West Ham United FC earn a critical win in their relegation survival battle.
Cosmos mini-ticket plans start at $50 for four games
Pick a Plan ticket packages from the Cosmos start at $16.68 per ticket, and include the home opener vs Portland Hearts of Pine on March 7 for free: Here are the matchups we'd see.
2026 Coachella Valley Invitational preview
Talles Magno at the No 9? Kevin O'Toole in midfield? Here are the New York City FC players to watch at the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational.
Hudson River Blue partners with Sofascore
We will now feature custom statistical analysis and visualization from Sofascore, the sports data website and app powered by Opta.
Episode 75: Where the failed Moussa Sylla transfer leaves NYCFC
Unpacking all the twists of the Moussa Sylla transfer saga and where New York City FC might turn now after not signing the FC Schalke 04 striker.
Pascal Jansen: 'Now we have to switch gears, find a new No 9'
The New York City FC coach addresses the failed Moussa Sylla transfer, Talles Magno's early impression in preseason, and how Kai Trewin fits Jansen's pro-versatility philosophy.
Moussa Sylla move to New York City FC collapses
The 26-year-old striker looked set to join NYCFC from FC Schalke 04, but concerns raised by New York City over Sylla's medical led to a breakdown in negotiations and a scathing statement from Schalke ripping NYCFC.
HRB Roundtable: Reactions to Sky, New York City FC's new mascot
No pants, flatbill cap, a pair of Timbs straight out of the box: The contributors at Hudson River Blue take a closer look at Sky, New York City FC's new mascot.
New York City FC Announce Pigeon Mascot: Meet Sky
Sky Scraper is a pigeon from the South Bronx that wears a pair of Timbs in the classic color officially known as "wheat."
Will Kai Trewin be an upgrade over Justin Haak?
The 24-year-old Australian defender was one of the best players in the A-League last year, and looks like he could become New York City FC's most attack-minded center-back since Alex Callens.
Cosmos launch 2026 away kit
The midnight-blue shirt was introduced via community photo shoots at a bodega and a brew pub in North Jersey, close to the new home of the Cosmos at historic Hinchcliffe Stadium in Patterson.
Gotham 4-0 AS FAR: 3 Thoughts
The Bats rolled over Morocco's AS FAR in the third-place match of the inaugural FIFA Women's Champion Cup as collegiate signings Andrea Kitahata and Talia Sommer made their professional debuts.
Late Rebecca Cooke equalizer earns Brooklyn FC 1–1 road draw with Dallas Trinity FC
Brooklyn FC climb one spot to 7th Place on the table with a hard-fought point on the road at the Cotton Bowl Stadium.
Hudson River Blue will join nationwide general strike
In honor of the national shutdown we will not post any articles or update the Transfer Tracker on Friday, January 30.
The Todd Dunivant era starts strong
Big New York City FC signings made early in the transfer window sets Dunivant apart from his Sporting Director predecessor, with the squad looking built before the season starts.
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