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Open Cup Digest #17: It's an all-MLS lineup as San Jose hosts Austin, Minnesota hosts Chicago, Philadelphia hosts Red Bulls, and Nashville hosts DC United.
Michael Battista
Michael Battista is a New Jersey-based writer who covers the Tri-State Soccer Scene. His work appears in US Soccer, TheCup.US, and Protagonist Soccer. He was the NASL's last intern.
Fooled Around and Fell in Love: Why we're so into the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
With the final three games of the 2025 Club World Cup taking place at MetLife Stadium, we take stock of a tournament that has won us over.
Are the New York Cosmos back?
Sources tell Hudson River Blue a new iteration of the Cosmos will debut in USL League One in 2026, and will play at historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ.
FIFA Club World Cup R16 Preview: Manchester City vs Al-Hilal
Expect a heavily rotated Manchester City squad as one of the tournament favorites look to dispatch Al-Hilal try in their campaign to salvage a disappointing season.
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.
Porto, Al Ahly play 8-goal draw to crash out of FIFA Club World Cup
Both teams needed a win to have a hope of advancing beyond the group stage, but defense became optional in a wild 4-4 draw in front of a lively pro-Al Ahly crowd at MetLife Stadium.
Fluminense avoids upset vs Ulsan HD in 6-goal thriller
Ulsan HD FC attacker Um Won-sang was the most exciting player on the field as Fluminense FC win 4-2 at MetLife Stadium to advance in 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
What's a weather delay? Palmeiras breaks scoreless streak to beat Al Ahly
Brazilian giants Palmeiras show their quality by scoring the first goals at MetLife in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup to defeat Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly.
Scoreless in New Jersey: Fluminense FC vs Borussia Dortmund ends in entertaining 0-0 draw
The vibes were good despite the scoreline as 34,736 trekked out to MetLife Stadium for a midday, midweek group stage matchup between the Brazilian and German giants.
Playing the Odds: FanDuel fields competitive soccer team
Employees of the sports betting firm's Flatiron office put together a team that plays in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League — and just earned promotion to Division 3.
Palmeiras 0 – 0 Porto: 46,725 Watch exciting (if scoreless) draw at MetLife
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup got off to an entertaining start at MetLife Stadium despite the more than 35,000 empty seats and a problematic pitch.
How Gotham FC celebrated their Concacaf W Champions Cup victory
Gotham's first home match after winning the Concacaf W Champions Cup allowed the team to finally celebrate with its fans, but the brief postgame ceremony left us wanting more.
Cards on the Table: The US Open Cup Round of 16 begins today
A wobbly Red Bulls host a stumbling FC Dallas, while the Riverhounds hope to add another cupset with a win over Philadelphia. Plus: Pancyprian Freedoms beat Lansdowne Yonkers, 3-2.
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.
Here Come the Big Boys: MLS teams enter US Open Cup today
Open Cup Digest #15: New York City FC face Pittsburgh Riverhounds on the road, New York Red Bulls go west to play Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the Round of 32. Bonus: More lower-league intel.
Chaotic, Sicko, Beautiful Goals: The US Open Cup Third Round begins today
Open Cup Digest #14: Detroit City vs Westchester, Portland Hearts of Pine vs Rhode Island, and why these games matter to New York City. Bonus: Sacramento Republic vs El Farolito.