HRB Roundtable: Are New York City FC ready for the 2026 season?
Can Pascal Jansen rely on New York City FC's midfield and defensive spine to get the season off to a strong start despite missing a striker?
26 Predictions for 2026
Once again, we look into our size 2 crystal ball, and see visions of the year to come.
HRB Roundtable: Reactions to Sky, New York City FC's new mascot
No pants, flatbill cap, a pair of Timbs straight out of the box: The contributors at Hudson River Blue take a closer look at Sky, New York City FC's new mascot.
Will Kai Trewin be an upgrade over Justin Haak?
The 24-year-old Australian defender was one of the best players in the A-League last year, and looks like he could become New York City FC's most attack-minded center-back since Alex Callens.
Will Talles Magno play for New York City FC in 2026?
The Prodigal Son has returned to the Big Apple — but how long will he stay?
New York City FC 2025 Final Report Card
With the 2025 season is in the rearview mirror, here are the final grades for New York City FC players and the front office.
2025 Report Card: Alonso Martínez
El Clínico finished the season strong, cementing his place as one of the greatest goal-scorers in New York City FC history before sitting out the final playoff games with an ACL injury suffered while on international duty with Costa Rica.
2025 Final Grade: Hannes Wolf
The Austrian got off to a hot start and became one of New York City FC's main scoring threats, but faded as the season went on.
2025 Final Grade: Tayvon Gray
The Pigeon's best attacking wingback in 2024 took major steps to becoming one of the best overall defenders in Major League Soccer in 2025.
HRB Roundtable: A look back at the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
The HRB crew discusses New York City FC's six-game postseason run — they go over what went right, what didn't, and what the future holds for this young team.
New York City shut down at home, lose Game 2 on penalties
NYCFC were held scoreless at home, underperforming their xG letting Game 2 of Round One go to penalties — and letting Charlotte FC take the series back to Bank of America Stadium.
Playoff advantage to New York City with Game 1 win over Charlotte
New York City FC become the first playoff team to win on the road with a 1-0 triumph over Charlotte FC after of a moment of magic from Alonso Martínez.
NYCFC Playoff Preview: What to expect in Round One
The HRB crew looks ahead to New York City FC's MLS Cup Playoff matchup against Charlotte FC, and what we think we'll see go down in Round One.
Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! How Aiden O'Neill saved NYCFC's midfield
Midfielder Aiden O'Neill doesn't just do the dirty work, he's the ironclad link between both sides of the ball. And: He's been playing 14 months of nonstop soccer for club(s) and country, logging 4,978 minutes over 60 games.
Reactions to the departure of David Lee
The HRB crew looks at the legacy of the sporting director who won MLS Cup for New York City in 2021, oversaw a disastrous 2023, and built the team that's contending in 2025.
What you need to know about the 32nd Hudson River Derby
We look at what's on the line when New York City FC face New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium this Saturday, and at why there's so much bad blood between these two teams.