Eastern Conference Semifinal: New York City vs Philadelphia at Subaru Park
New York City FC play Philadelphia in the playoffs for the fourth time to try to reach the Eastern Conference Final for a third time in club history.
4 months ago | 6 reads
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GOTHAM FC WIN 2025 NWSL CHAMPIONSHIP
Underdogs, my a**: Here are 4 thoughts about Gotham FC's fully-deserved if unexpected run to the 2025 NWSL title.
4 months ago | 5 reads
Game Day Hub: Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit in the 2025 NWSL Championship
Gotham FC are back in the NWSL Championship for the first time since winning it all in 2023, while Washington Spirit are making a second consecutive appearance after coming in second place last year.
4 months ago | 5 reads
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Philadelphia Union
Confidence is high in Philadelphia as a full-strength Union look to move past a New York City hurt by missing players and advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
4 months ago | 5 reads
Opinion: Holding the NWSL Championship at a neutral site is short-sighted
Gotham FC and Washington Spirit playing tomorrow's final in Silicon Valley is just ridiculous: It's time for the league to hold the title-deciding game at the home of the higher-seeded team.
4 months ago | 5 reads
5 Takeaways from New York City FC's 2026 schedule
The biggest 2026 NYCFC matches to know about, like a rare Friday night Hudson River Derby at Yankee Stadium.
4 months ago | 5 reads
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Washington Spirit
This in-form Washington Spirit are feeling confident about facing Gotham FC the NWSL Championship Final — especially if Rosemonde Kouassi and Gift Monday continue to link up in attack.
4 months ago | 6 reads
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.
4 months ago | 7 reads
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.
4 months ago | 4 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.
4 months ago | 6 reads
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.
4 months ago | 4 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.
4 months ago | 5 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.
4 months ago | 4 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.
4 months ago | 7 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?
4 months ago | 6 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.
4 months ago | 6 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.
4 months ago | 5 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.
4 months ago | 6 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.
4 months ago | 5 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.
4 months ago | 8 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.
4 months ago | 4 reads
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.
4 months ago | 2 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.
4 months ago | 4 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.
4 months ago | 6 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.
4 months ago | 7 reads
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