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NYCFC vs Inter Miami: Rate the players
Here’a your chance to rate New York City players, head coach Nick Cushing, referee Lukasz Szpala, hometown hero Glenn Crooks and Matt Lawrence, and the Apple TV broadcast team on a deadly 10-point scale. Plus: You choose the POTM.
Game Day Hub: NYCFC take on Inter Miami in the 2023 home opener
How to watch, stream New York City play David Beckham’s shiny pink toy. Plus: Injury report, kickoff time, referee crew, broadcast team, game thread, and more.
NYCFC announce League Cup games
New York City will play Atlas FC at Citi Field and Toronto FC at Red Bull Arena. Also: The club announced two MLS league games will be played at Red Bull Arena.
Héber’s hot start in Seattle underscores NYCFC’s urgent needs
The ex-NYCFC striker’s early-season goals have some second-guessing the decision to trade him, and those questions will linger until a new No 9 arrives in New York
Midge Purce: I want to be a top player for club and country
The Gotham FC forward talks about her new contract, what to expect in the NWSL this year, and what’s going on with the USWNT
Gotham FC drop 2023 home kit
We’ll miss the sash, but these new gradient stripes do the trick
NYCFC vs Chicago Fire: Player ratings
Our first-ever player ratings as decided by our readers and audited by PricewaterhouseCooper are now on the interwebs, and can be viewed anywhere in the world
Guest column: MLS 360 needs to take a 180
Less talk, more action — and no, we don't want to look at the back of your heads
Shaky NYCFC give away lead, draw Chicago 1-1
Despite NYCFC’s problems in midfield, attack, and defense, there were some positive takeaways from last night’s game
NYCFC vs Chicago Fire: Rate the players
We invite you to rate the New York City players, head coach Nick Cushing, referee Filip Duijc, and the Apple TV broadcast team on a deadly 1-10 scale. Plus: You choose the NYCFC player of the match.
2023 Player Preview: Santiago Rodríguez
He’s back as a Designated Player and now faces the burden of replacing Maxi Moralez as the creative center of NYCFC’s attack
Game Day Hub: NYCFC face Chicago Fire at Solider Field
How to watch, stream New York City play Chicago. Plus: Injury report, kickoff time, referee crew, broadcast team, game thread, and more.
Santiago Rodríguez returns to NYCFC, signs Designated Player contract through 2027
The Uruguayan attacker’s drawn-out transfer saga finally ends
Reader Poll: Has your outlook on NYCFC’s season changed since last week?
There’s been one brutal loss, but one big addition to the squad
Nick Cushing: It’s not enough to make the playoffs
In this exclusive interview with the NYCFC head coach, we discuss the team’s identity, high expectations, what possession gives you, changing shapes, what went wrong in Nashville, and grabbing a beer with fans after a game
What the return of James Sands will mean to NYCFC
The versatile midfielder will allow head coach Nick Cushing change the shape of the team and anchor an ideal Starting XI
2023 Player Preview: James Sands
After a rocky loan spell in Scotland, NYCFC’s first-ever Homegrown player is back in MLS hoping for consistent game time, and to rediscover his breakout 2021 form.
Oppo Research: 5 things to know about Chicago Fire
The 24th-best team in MLS last year sold their two top players and have yet to settle on a starting goalkeeper, but they signed Kei Kamara just last night — and they tend to give NYCFC trouble
James Sands returns to NYCFC, signs new four-year contract
Other European opportunities were reportedly available, but the homegrown player has rejoined NYCFC after his loan to Rangers ended early
Gotham FC Preseason Notebook
A roundup of club friendlies, coaching staff additions, and international call-ups
NYCFC’s striker situation already seems unsettled
Talles Magno entered 2023 as the presumed starter up front, but was back out at left wing after 45 minutes in Nashville. How will Nick Cushing handle center-forward in Chicago and beyond?
NYCFC fall flat in uninspiring season-opening loss to Nashville
The hosts cruised to a 2-0 win as NYCFC’s group of promising young attackers failed to make an impact.
Game Day Hub: NYCFC take on Nashville at GEODIS Park
Everything you need to know to prepare to watch NYCFC in the opening match of the 2023 MLS season.
Oppo Research: 5 things to know about Nashville SC
NYCFC’s first 2023 opponent deploys two of MLS’s best players in attack and defense, and features lots of familiar faces from other Eastern Conference rivals.
2023 Front Office Preview: Brad Sims
NYCFC’s president and CEO delivered on his much-repeated stadium promise. His next big task will be keeping the complex Willets Point stadium project on track.