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Why Agustín Ojeda should play on the left
Twice, the winger started a game positioned on the right. And twice, Ojeda became more dangerous after he was switched to the left by Pascal Jansen.
Why Agustín Ojeda should play on the left
Twice, the winger started a game positioned on the right. And twice, Ojeda became more dangerous after he was switched to the left by Pascal Jansen.
Safe at Home: NYCFC's impressive record in home openers
New York City FC's record of 8W-2D-1L in home openers includes some spectacular wins: Here are the 5 best home opener games in NYCFC club history.
How Nico Fernández Mercau plays striker
While he's currently Pascal Jansen's preferred option to fill in for the injured Alonso Martínez, Nico takes a very different approach to playing as New York City FC's center-forward.
MLS pundits predict 2026 MLS season
Fire up the lamination machine: Three pundits pick New York City FC to be a Top 4 team in 2026 — and another seven pick the club to miss the playoffs entirely.
Brooklyn FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
The Brooklyn men's roster stands at 21 after adding Callum Frogson, CJ Olney Jr., Malik Pinto, and Ryan McLaughlin, and losing Arun Basuljevic to retirement.
Brad Sims: 'We have budget for a significant investment in this window'
The president and CEO of New York City FC on Etihad Park's much-anticipated debut, how transfer budgets and deals work inside City Football Group, and why he's so bullish on MLS flipping its calendar and format.
Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
Gotham send 30-year-old Brazilian forward to San Diego Wave for $175,000, 24-year-old midfielder and Danish international Josefine Hasbo to Boston Legacy FC for $50,000, and 20-year old midfielder Stella Nyamekye to SK Brann in Norway for an undisclosed sum.
Gabi Portilho departs Gotham FC for San Diego Wave
The Brazilian international contributed three goals and three assists in Gotham FC's title-winning 2025 season; the Bats will get $175,000 in intraleague transfer funds for the forward.
Episode 79: NYCFC wins again in Philly, front office gets candid about transfers
A thorough unpacking of New York City FC's wild win over the Union at Subaru Park, a rundown of the biggest Brad Sims bombshells dropped in his latest press roundtable, and a preview of the home opener vs Orlando.
Episode 78: Takeaways from NYCFC's season-opening draw
The biggest lessons learned from New York City FC's 1-1 draw with LA Galaxy, plus Etihad Park gets confirmed as opening in the summer of 2027 when MLS flips to its new European-style league calendar.
Episode 77: Previewing and predicting what's in store for NYCFC in 2026
A season preview episode in which we make bold predictions about New York City FC and where they'll finish in the Eastern Conference, then look ahead to the season opener against Justin Haak's LA Galaxy.
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.
HRB Roundtable: Are New York City FC ready for the 2026 season?
Can Pascal Jansen rely on New York City FC's midfield and defensive spine to get the season off to a strong start despite missing a striker?
New York City FC 0-2 San Jose: 4 Thoughts
Preseason ended with a second straight New York City FC loss at the Coachella Valley Invitational, but two key contributors made their first starts, and Kevin O'Toole again flexed his versatility.
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.
26 Predictions for 2026
Once again, we look into our size 2 crystal ball, and see visions of the year to come.
Update: MLS release current 2026 GAM figures
New York City FC have $2.64 million in General Allocation Money, which puts them at #11 in the league — that's down from $5.45 million in January.
Why Agustín Ojeda should play on the left
Twice, the winger started a game positioned on the right. And twice, Ojeda became more dangerous after he was switched to the left by Pascal Jansen.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Orlando City
An Orlando City defense hollowed out by transfers and injuries has allowed six goals in two games. Ben Miller of The Mane Land tells us about a back line that looks vulnerable, an attack that has some bite, and why time is running out for striker Duncan McGuire.
Ian Joy on first New York City FC broadcast for Apple: 'A special moment'
The longtime YES Network announcer discusses calling his first NYCFC match on Apple this weekend and gives his take on the current state of the New York City squad.
Gotham FC drop "Lady Liberty" third kit
The retina-sizzling shirt featuring the Statue of Liberty is the only third kit in club history, and the attention-grabbing design is unlike any other introduced by the Bats. Bonus: Orange shorts!
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.
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."
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 FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
Gotham send 30-year-old Brazilian forward to San Diego Wave for $175,000, 24-year-old midfielder and Danish international Josefine Hasbo to Boston Legacy FC for $50,000, and 20-year old midfielder Stella Nyamekye to SK Brann in Norway for an undisclosed sum.
Gabi Portilho departs Gotham FC for San Diego Wave
The Brazilian international contributed three goals and three assists in Gotham FC's title-winning 2025 season; the Bats will get $175,000 in intraleague transfer funds for the forward.
Gotham FC drop "Lady Liberty" third kit
The retina-sizzling shirt featuring the Statue of Liberty is the only third kit in club history, and the attention-grabbing design is unlike any other introduced by the Bats. Bonus: Orange shorts!
Nine Gotham FC players receive international call-ups
From SheBelieves Cup to 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers, many members of the Gotham FC squad will be busy on national-team duty in the weeks leading up to the start of the NWSL regular season.
Brooklyn FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
The Brooklyn men's roster stands at 21 after adding Callum Frogson, CJ Olney Jr., Malik Pinto, and Ryan McLaughlin, and losing Arun Basuljevic to retirement.
Brooklyn FC and Fort Lauderdale United Battle to a dramatic 3–3 draw in Florida
A Brooklyn FC reduced to 10 players gave up a last-minute goal to end Valentine's Day with just one point on a night when they could have logged their second away win of the season.
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.
Second-Half Reset: Brooklyn FC Women looking to push in 2026
Brooklyn FC started the season slow, but finished 2025 with three wins out of five games played. Can they carry that momentum into the new year when the second half the season restarts on Saturday?
Brad Sims: 'We have budget for a significant investment in this window'
The president and CEO of New York City FC on Etihad Park's much-anticipated debut, how transfer budgets and deals work inside City Football Group, and why he's so bullish on MLS flipping its calendar and format.
New York City FC will move to Etihad Park at start of 2027/28 season
NYCFC will continue to play home matches at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field during the 14-game sprint season held in early 2027 before debuting at Etihad Park sometime in July.
Olympic soccer coming to Etihad Park in 2028
The new Willets Point, Queens stadium will host early-round Olympic matches as part of a cross-country approach to staging the soccer tournament of the 2028 Los Angeles games.
Hudson River Blue's Top 10 Stories of 2025
We published more than 750 articles in 2025: Here are the 10 most-viewed posts this year.
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Brad Sims: 'We have budget for a significant investment in this window'
The president and CEO of New York City FC on Etihad Park's much-anticipated debut, how transfer budgets and deals work inside City Football Group, and why he's so bullish on MLS flipping its calendar and format.
How Nico Fernández Mercau plays striker
While he's currently Pascal Jansen's preferred option to fill in for the injured Alonso Martínez, Nico takes a very different approach to playing as New York City FC's center-forward.
MLS pundits predict 2026 MLS season
Fire up the lamination machine: Three pundits pick New York City FC to be a Top 4 team in 2026 — and another seven pick the club to miss the playoffs entirely.
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 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.
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.
Hudson River Blue's Top 10 Stories of 2025
We published more than 750 articles in 2025: Here are the 10 most-viewed posts this year.
All of NYCFC's seven-figure contracts
Nico Fernández Mercau becomes the 12th player in New York City FC history to make more than $1 million per year. Let's take a look at all 35 of the club's seven-figure contracts.
Where things stand with the Citi Field casino after latest approval
Metropolitan Park, the casino and greenspace development from billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen, cleared another hurdle. We answer 12 burning questions about the state of the project to be built over Citi Field’s parking lots.