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Welcome to Hudson River Blue’s weekly roundup of all things New York City FC, MLS, and the world of soccer. The Boys in Blue win their second in a row along with MLS newcomers LAFC.
NYCFC
- The Great Left Back Debate: Mata vs. Sweat - Vieira flipped the script by starting Sweat in the season opener. So, who will get the lion’s share of playing time at left back this season?
- Recap: NYCFC 2-1 LA Galaxy - NYCFC earn three points in their home opener.
- Former NYCFC Players: Where Are They Now? - An update on the former Pigeons who have parted with NYCFC since their last game in 2017 or training camp.
- Knee-Jerk Reactions: NYCFC vs. LA Galaxy - Hudson River Blue’s reactions to NYCFC’s home-opening win against the Galaxy.
- NYCFC Depth Chart Update: Week 2 - After two weeks, it is time to dust off the depth chart and make some updates.
MLS
- Stand for the Fords: Rapids’ Kortne Ford and his mom Laurie need our support - Kortne Ford’s mom Laurie needs our support as her cancer numbers have increased.
- MLS odds 2018: New York City FC, New York Red Bulls both weekend betting favorites - Two of the top teams in the MLS meet when the New York City FC host the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday as betting favorites at the sportsbooks.
- Like The Fire, This Editorial Is Still A Work In Progress - Or, How Nelson Taught Me (Sean Spence) To Stop Worrying And Love Failing.
- Real Salt Lake 1, LAFC 5: New boys start history with winning streak - LAFC show first week wasn’t a fluke.
- Gyasi Zardes is having fun and scoring goals again - It’s been a fantastic start to his Crew SC career for the new striker, Pat Murphy writes.
Around the World
- SheBelieves: USA defeats England 1-0 to take the title - It wasn’t a great performance, but it got the job done.
- MLS and Liga MX form partnership, announce new Campeones Cup - The leagues will also look to form a joint all-star game in the future.
- Sevilla stuns Manchester United, knocks Red Devils out of Champions League - Just a minute after coming off the bench, Sevilla leading scorer Wissam Ben Yedder scored the goal to end United’s campaign.
- Photos of West Ham fans and players clashing on Sir Bobby Moore Day - A day in infamy for West Ham United football club. But Trevor Brooking was all cool!
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