Mounsef Bakrar departs NYCFC to join Dinamo Zagreb
The striker heads back to Croatia and signs with Dinamo Zagreb after scoring a total of 10 goals for New York City FC in all competitions across parts of three seasons.
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NYCFC soundly beaten by Puebla in deflating Leagues Cup opener
A rotated New York City FC lineup was second-best all night long at Sports Illustrated Stadium, losing 3-0 to Club Puebla and putting NYCFC's Leagues Cup hopes on life support.
Hat trick heroics earn Alonso Martínez MLS Player of the Matchday
Alonso Martínez becomes the first NYCFC player to win MLS Player of the Matchday since the last time he won it back in September 2024. Plus: Maxi Moralez earns a spot in Team of the Matchday.
New York City 4-3 Dallas: 4 Thoughts
New York City FC heads into Leagues Cup with the momentum of a wild 4-3 win in Dallas and a three-match unbeaten run to close out their longest road trip of the season.
Lionel Messi runs rampant against Red Bulls in latest Player of the Matchday performance
Lionel Messi wins MLS Player of the Matchday for a fifth time this season for his huge performance at Sports Illustrated Stadium in a 5-1 away blowout.
One goal not enough as NYCFC settles for draw with Kansas City
A winnable road match turned into a slightly disappointing draw as Andrés Perea's picture-perfect opening goal got canceled out by a late equalizer in a 1-1 tie at Children's Mercy Park.
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.
New York City 2-1 Orlando: 4 Thoughts
New York City FC earned its most dramatic win of the 2025 season to date by surviving a tough first half and getting two late clutch goals to get a second road win of the season.
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.
New York City vs Charlotte player ratings
More of the same for New York City FC on the road, as your player ratings weren't fond of the loss in Charlotte with the team's highest-rated player only pulling in a 5.8 rating.
FIFA Club World Cup Semifinal Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid
It's a glitzy semifinal between two of the biggest club teams on the planet, but which team is best set up to prevail and play Chelsea in the final? Five things to know ahead of PSG vs Real Madrid.
Late road magic from Ezequiel Ponce helps Houston snap San Diego winning streak
Why this MLS Player of the Matchday vote went to Houston Dynamo FC's Argentine No 10, not Lionel Messi, who won the actual award. Plus: Two NYCFC players earn starting spots in Team of the Matchday.
Concacaf Gold Cup Final Preview: USMNT vs Mexico
NRG Stadium in Houston is the scene as the rivalry between the United States and Mexico as each team tries to add to their sizable Gold Cup collections.
New York City vs Toronto player ratings
The win over Toronto resulted in four players rated at or over 8.0, while NYCFC’s new leading scorer picked up another Player of the Match honor.
FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinal Preview: Palmeiras vs Chelsea
The Premier League giants from London are the favorites, but Palmeiras will have a friendly crowd cheering them on, and both teams will have to overcome major absences among their preferred personnel.
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.