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New York City to sign Raul Gustavo: Report
NYCFC will pay Ferencváros €1 million for Brazilian center-back Raul Gustavo, according to information coming out of Hungary. Here's what we know about the left-footed 26-year-old.

Donald Trump keeps FIFA Club World Cup trophy for himself
The trophy that Chelsea FC lifted after winning the title? It's a copy. President Donald Trump has the original FIFA Club World Cup trophy that was put on display at the White House.

Low-Block Defending, High-Intensity Pressing: Chelsea silence PSG 3-0
Chelsea FC win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup by shutting out Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in front of 81,118 at MetLife Stadium. Here's how the champs did it.

Chelsea 3-0 Paris-Saint Germain: 4 Thoughts
It was a result nobody saw coming: Chelsea gave PSG a taste of their own medicine with a dominant 3-0 performance in front of 81,118 fans at MetLife Stadium to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Oppo Research, FIFA Club World Cup Final Edition: Chelsea FC
Chelsea needs Enzo Fernández and Caicedo to cook in the midfield – and João Pedro to find a way to score – if they're to upset Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final.

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.

New York City to sign Raul Gustavo: Report
NYCFC will pay Ferencváros €1 million for Brazilian center-back Raul Gustavo, according to information coming out of Hungary. Here's what we know about the left-footed 26-year-old.

New York City vs Orlando player ratings
The Iceman is your Player of the Match after New York City FC's 2-1 comeback win on the road against Orlando City, but let's not forget Andrés Perea's contributions: He created the chaos that led to the team's first goal.

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Sporting Kansas City
Sporting KC has an interim head coach and 6 wins all season — with just 3 of those coming at home. But they also have Dejan Joveljić at striker, who has 3 goals in his last 3 starts.

Three Gotham players advance in Euros
Here's a close look at the 5 Gotham players who left their mark at the 2025 UEFA European Women's Championship in the group stages, and the 3 who are heading to the quarterfinals.

Spain finish Euros group stage undefeated, advance to quarterfinals
Spain advance to the quarterfinals undefeated as Esther González leads the Golden Boot race at the Women's Euros with 4 goals in 3 games — the Gotham FC striker now has 14 goals in 16 games for club and country in 2025.

González, Putellas tie for top Euros scorers as Spain defeat Belgium
Esther González and Alexia Putellas are joint goal leaders in the Euros after scoring in Spain's 6-2 victory over Belgium.

Esther González leads Spain to victory over Portugal
She only scores braces: Esther González's two goals for Spain's 5-0 win over Portugal at the 2025 UEFA Women's Euros is her fifth double this year.

Episode 47: Road pain and roster change
The long, hot NYCFC road trip started poorly in Charlotte, but on the flip side, there are plenty of summer transfers to discuss and two more away games inside the week for NYCFC to turn their poor road form around.

Episode 46: Big Signings: A new Designated Player, a giant inflatable pigeon
The massive inflatable pigeon NYCFC floated around New York City got people talking, while the impending arrival of the team's new Designated Player, Nico Fernández of Elche in Spain, got us really talking.

Episode 45: The world learns what we already know about Matt Freese
We reflect on on Matt Freese's breakout USMNT performance, review NYCFC's losing trip to Canada, and preview NYCFC-Toronto FC. Plus: Michael Battista joins the show to discuss his report on the return of the Cosmos.

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.

Albert Rusnák bangers not enough for either Player of the Matchday, a Seattle win
The Seattle Sounders playmaker scored twice and assisted once in a 3-3 draw, earning our vote for PotM. Plus: Matt Freese of NYCFC starts in the MLS Team of the Matchday.

Three Gotham players advance in Euros
Here's a close look at the 5 Gotham players who left their mark at the 2025 UEFA European Women's Championship in the group stages, and the 3 who are heading to the quarterfinals.

All Lionel Messi does is score braces and win Player of the Matchday
Lionel Messi made the most of a two-match week by posting his fourth and fifth consecutive two-goal games in MLS play, earning yet another Player of the Matchday honor.

Will NYCFC survive July?
Where does New York City FC's upcoming four-game roadtrip rank among the 6 in club history? Introducing the Roadtrip Misery Index, which is totally scientific.

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.

New York City to sign Raul Gustavo: Report
NYCFC will pay Ferencváros €1 million for Brazilian center-back Raul Gustavo, according to information coming out of Hungary. Here's what we know about the left-footed 26-year-old.

Birk Risa departs NYCFC to rejoin Molde FK
The 27-year-old defender leaves New York City FC after parts of three seasons in MLS and transfers back to his former club in Norway's Eliteserien.

NYCFC signs Nico Fernández to Designated Player contract
Nicolás Fernández is signed through 2029 — here's what we know about NYCFC's 10th and newest Designated Player.

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.