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Are the New York Cosmos back?
Sources tell Hudson River Blue a new iteration of the Cosmos will debut in USL League One in 2026, and will play at historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ.

FIFA Club World Cup R16 Preview: Real Madrid vs Juventus
Real Madrid are a tournament favorite, but fan undisciplined defense could let Juventus into the game.

FIFA Club World Cup R16 Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey
Is it time for a Mexican team to upset a European heavyweight? CF Monterrey just might have what it takes to knock off Borussia Dortmund tonight in Atlanta.

FIFA Club World Cup R16 Preview: Manchester City vs Al-Hilal
Expect a heavily rotated Manchester City squad as one of the tournament favorites look to dispatch Al-Hilal try in their campaign to salvage a disappointing season.

FIFA Club World Cup R16 Preview: Fluminese vs Inter Milan
Inter Milian are favored to win this Round of 16 matchup in the 2025 Club World Cup, but Fluminese's defense could do just enough to frustrate an Italian side known to choke in high-pressure games.

What they're saying about Matt Freese and his USMNT shootout heroics
The best reactions, quotes, and comments about Matt Freese following his dominant performance in the USMNT's shootout win over Costa Rica.

USMNT (4) 2-2 (3) Costa Rica: 3 Thoughts
Matt Freese played the hero for the United States in a dramatic penalty-shootout victory over Costa Rica in the Gold Cup Quarterfinals.

USMNT-Costa Rica Preview: Gold Cup Quarterfinal at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis
The United States won all three group games but now must beat Costa Rica in Minnesota to secure a spot in the Gold Cup semifinals. Here's how to watch and what to expect from this quarterfinal.

Matt Freese remains USMNT's No 1 — for now
A look at the mistake made by NYCFC’s Matt Freese against Haiti, and why he's still the starter of choice for USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Gotham FC to kick off Concacaf W Champions Cup defense at Icahn Stadium
The Bats will play in New York City for the first time in club history when they host CF Monterrey Femenil at Randall's Island in August. Tickets cost $30 and are available now.

Rose Lavelle notches goal, assist in first USWNT game since injury
All three Gotham FC call-ups made the USWNT Starting XI as Rose Lavelle returned to the lineup with a Player of the Match performance, and Lilly Reale earned her first cap.

González, Geyse lead gotham to Comeback Victory
Gotham gets their second consecutive win in league play – and just their second home win this season – ahead of the international break.

Emma Hayes names 3 Gotham FC players to USWNT roster
Veterans Rose Lavelle and Emily Sonnet will be joined by 21-year-old national team debutant Lilly Reale.

Episode 44: Is our Club World Cup fever intensifying?
We weigh in on Matt Freese and the USMNT's ups and downs at the Gold Cup, discuss the pros and cons of the Club World Cup and the performances of the MLS teams in it, and preview NYCFC's trip to face CF Montréal.

Episode 43: No Matt Freese and Alonso Martínez, no problem
We highlight all the players who stepped up in the win vs Atlanta while NYCFC remained shorthanded. Plus, our early Club World Cup impressions and thoughts on Matt Freese's chances to stick as a USMNT starter.

Episode 42: Ronny Deila joins us ahead of his Yankee Stadium return
A conversation with the man who guided New York City FC to that first MLS Cup in 2021 before he comes back to town for the first time as an opposing coach with Atlanta United.

Episode 41: Gut-check time at the season's midpoint
Reviews of New York City FC's games against Houston and Nashville, plus our bigger-picture perspectives on the first half of the season now that we're exactly 50% of the way through the MLS schedule.

Evander carries FC Cincinnati to another impressive away win
This round of MLS Player of the Matchday voting felt like a referendum on the developing debate over who should win the MLS MVP award this season.

Is the FIFA Club World Cup winning us over?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup group stage games are done and dusted: Michael Battista and Matthew Mangam discuss the highs and lows of the tournament so far, and what they're looking forward to seeing in the knockout rounds.

Milan Iloski scores four to carry San Diego to top of Western Conference
Four goals scored in 12 minutes by San Diego's Iloski in his first MLS start earned him our vote for Player of the Matchday.

2025 New York City FC Player Salaries Revealed: 7 Takeaways
New York City FC cut their payroll by 19% to $11.8 million, and now ranks #24 in the 30-team league.

New York City FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors
Your fuego source for 2025 NYCFC transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets before the MLS transfer window closes.

Josefine Hasbo joins Gotham FC on multi-year contract
The Danish international joins Gotham from Harvard University, making her the second alumna to join the club after Midge Purce.

Brooklyn FC transfers Neeku Purcell to Seattle Reign of NWSL
The 21-year-old goalkeeper heads back to her hometown team and becomes the first player ever sold from the USL Super League to the NWSL.

Seymour Reid signs Homegrown contract with New York City FC
The 17-year-old Jamaica-born striker with seven goals in 11 games for NYCFC II now becomes the 17th Homegrown player in NYCFC history.

Donald Trump weighs in on NYCFC's new Queens stadium
The current President of the United States discussed Etihad Park during a visit to City Football Group's home turf in Abu Dhabi.

Casino across from NYCFC stadium moves closer to reality
The $8 billion Metropolitan Park redevelopment of Citi Field's parking lots is gaining key political support, but it's still not a done deal.

Timeline: How New York City FC got their soccer stadium
If you either missed or forgot about some of the twists and turns in the long journey to Etihad Park, here's a comprehensive timeline of the years-long New York City soccer stadium saga.

New York City FC break ground on Willets Point stadium
A few thoughts after spending a chilly afternoon with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, club executives, and city officials at the site of the future Etihad Park.
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Is the FIFA Club World Cup winning us over?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup group stage games are done and dusted: Michael Battista and Matthew Mangam discuss the highs and lows of the tournament so far, and what they're looking forward to seeing in the knockout rounds.

2025 New York City FC Player Salaries Revealed: 7 Takeaways
New York City FC cut their payroll by 19% to $11.8 million, and now ranks #24 in the 30-team league.

Contending or Rebuilding: What is NYCFC trying to achieve?
New York City FC tells the fanbase that the goal is to win trophies every year — and that it's okay to play two-thirds of the season with an unfinished squad.

The 50 most valuable soccer clubs in the world: New York City FC remains #20
NYCFC is valued at $1 billion, which makes it one of 5 MLS teams to crack the Top 20.

What to Eat at Citi Field: 2025 Update
A comprehensive guide to the dining options at Citi Field for New York City FC fans.

10 Numbers that define New York City FC's first 10 games
Notable numbers that shed light on some of the big things that have gone right and gone wrong for NYCFC so far this season.

David Lee on NYCFC transfers: 'We expect to be pretty active'
New York City FC's Sporting Director says he still plans to sign new players, but they might not be arriving until later this summer.

New York City FC: The most flexible roster in MLS
Introducing the MLS Roster Matrix: We assess the roster flexibility and financial resources of every club in the league.

2025 Leagues Cup format explained
The four best teams from MLS will face the four best teams from Liga MX as determined by Phase One (don't call it a group stage). It's complicated! Which is why we decode it here.