New York City FC introduce the Excelsior Kit
The Excelsior Kit is all cubist lines and shades of light blues: It's the New York City skyline in a shirt.
Oliver Strand
Oliver is the executive editor and publisher of Hudson River Blue. A benchwarmer on the 1985 Culver City All-Stars, he grew up supporting the Los Angeles Lazers of the Major Indoor Soccer League.
Santiago Rodríguez to Botafogo?
César Luis Merlo reports that "there is already an agreement in principle with the player for a 4-year contract."
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Jacob Arroyave
The 17-year-old has just 17 appearances for NYCFC II in two seasons: Jacob Arroyave is a midfielder being developed for the future.
New York City FC 3 – 1 San Diego FC: 5 Thoughts
We saw some promising play from today's friendly — and some concerning absences.
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Kevin O'Toole
The left-back became the everyday starter in 2024, scoring his first MLS goal and providing two assists. Will he find another gear in 2025?
7 Takeaways from David Lee's 2025 preseason press conference
New York City FC Sporting Director David Lee held his first press conference since the end of last season. He discussed new Head Coach Pascal Jansen, sending Jovan Mijatović to Belgium on loan, and if new players will be signed.
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Prince Amponsah
The "best left-footed CB in college" is New York City's newest Homegrown. Will the 21-year-old fight his way into Pascal Jansen's Starting XI?
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Strahinja Tanasijević
His 10 MLS starts was the most for a backup central defender since style icon Sebastien Ibeagha's 11 in 2019.
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Birk Risa
The central defender faded last season, and spent the final three games of the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs on the bench. Will he rediscover his form under Pascal Janesn?
New York City FC valued at $1 billion
Major League Soccer now have five clubs worth $1 billion according to Sportico: The average team is now worth $721 million, up from $678 million last year.
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Greg Ranjitsingh
The 31-year-old brings limited experience, good vibes to the goalkeeper depth chart.
New York City FC to participate in 2025 Leagues Cup
A slimmed-down version of the tournament will feature 18 clubs each from MLS and LIGA MX.
Andrew Leigh will be the next executive editor of Hudson River Blue
He becomes the website's fifth executive editor since the publication was established in 2013.
Leaving it late
David Lee takes his sweet, sweet time when it comes to doing business in the primary transfer window: Here are 5 things you should know about when the NYCFC sporting director adds players.
Jovan Mijatović: I'm waiting for Europe right now
Benfica, PSV, and Anderlecht are reportedly interested in the 19-year-old striker — who spoke to Serbian publication Sportal, and threw some shade on his time at New York City FC.
25 Predictions for 2025
We once again peer into our size 2 crystal ball and try to see the future... future... future... future...