NYCFC 3-1 Chicago Fire: 4 Thoughts
Mounsef Bakrar ends his scoring drought, and New York City FC log their second consecutive multi-goal win against a Chicago reduced to 9 players by the final whistle.
Matthew Mangam
Matthew Mangam is a student at Rutgers, where he is the Head Sports Editor for The Daily Targum and is a Senior Writer for Hudson River Blue. Matthew has been an NYCFC fan since 2014.
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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire scored 24 goals in 13 games — and allowed 24 goals against. Here's why a hot-and-cold Fire think they can win in New York City for the first time ever.
New York is Blue: Martínez, Moralez propel NYCFC to win over Red Bulls
New York City FC got its first multigoal victory of the season and got a modicum of revenge for last season's playoff loss by beating their rivals 2-0 at Citi Field.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about New York Red Bulls
Our very own Michael Battista tells us why this year's Red Bulls are up and down, and why he thinks they can leave Citi Field with a win.
No Help: NYCFC bench among worst in MLS
New York City is struggling to score goals and win games, but when the squad needs help off the bench, there's been no support.
New York City 0-1 Montréal: 4 Thoughts
Montréal spoiled Aiden O'Neill's debut while New York City FC fell victim to a classic "trap game" at home against the struggling Canadian side.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about CF Montréal
CF Montréal are winless this season due in no small part to their lack of scoring. Will the return of Giacomo Vrioni give them a chance against NYCFC in The Bronx?
NYCFC bows out of US Open Cup after Pittsburgh scores stoppage-time winner
A sputtering offense and defensive lapses sunk New York City FC, making them the only MLS side to lose to a lower-division team this round.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
CJ Coreschi of Pittsburgh City Paper and TheCup.US tells why a struggling Riverhounds could add New York City FC to the list of MLS teams they beat in the US Open Cup — and why they probably won't.
New York City 1-0 FC Cincinnati: 5 Thoughts
Thoughts on New York City FC's second straight win, including interesting lineup decisions, opportunity missed from the spot, and the potential to make it a three-match streak next weekend.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about FC Cincinnati
Cincinnati are riding a five-game winning streak and now sit on top of the Eastern Conference. Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press tells us why New York City FC's next opponents are so dangerous even if they're still a work in progress.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Toronto FC
Toronto FC is starting to show improvement under Robin Fraser: Here's why the club is better than the record suggests, and why Sean Johnson could decide the game.
New England 2-0 New York City: 3 Thoughts
Three takeaways from New York City FC's road loss at Gillette Stadium on Matchday 9.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about New England Revolution
Are the new-look Revs finally starting to click under Caleb Porter? Or will the team stumble again behind the league's worst offense?
Alonso Martínez leads NYCFC to bounce-back win over Philadelphia
Redemption for New York City FC after they defeat Philadelphia Union at home for the first time since 2019.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Philadelphia Union
How will Philadelphia line up against New York City now that they shipped Dániel Gazdag to Columbus and are without starting center-back Ian Glavinovich?