2023 NYCFC Player Preview Hub
We analyze every player on the NYCFC Senior Team roster, and look at a squad undergoing the biggest rebuild in club history.
Oliver Strand
Oliver is the 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.
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Nick Cushing: It’s not enough to make the playoffs
In this exclusive interview with the NYCFC head coach, we discuss the team’s identity — and high expectations.
Oppo Research: 5 Things to know about Chicago Fire
The 24th-best team in MLS last year sold their two top players and have yet to settle on a starting goalkeeper — but they signed Kei Kamara just last night.
Update: Hudson River Blue ain’t going nowhere
We will no longer be a part of SB Nation and Vox as of April, but we will continue to publish.
NYCFC drop the 2023 home kit and it’s fire
The new Interboro Kit fulfills the hopes and dreams of NYCFC nation.
Who will be NYCFC’s starting goalkeeper?
Luis Barraza is the heir apparent after Sean Johnson’s move to Toronto FC, but Matt Freese is making a case for himself.
Is Santi Rodríguez returning to NYCFC because of Apple TV?
MLS Season Pass could deserve some of the credit for Rodríguez agreeing to a long-term contract with New York City after his six-week South American rumspringa
Manchester City’s alleged financial violations could impact NYCFC
City Football Group’s marquee club could be expelled from the Premier League, and that could mean trouble for New York City FC.
Johnny Denis called up to Honduras national football team
The NYCFC II forward scored 14 goals in 18 games last season.
Forbes values NYCFC at $800 million
The finance publication reports the club is the fourth-most-valuable franchise in MLS: Here are 6 takeaways.
NYCFC sign goalkeeper Matt Freese from Philadelphia Union
The 24-year-old was acquired for $350,00 in GAM, performances incentives could bring price to $750,000.
Sean Johnson joins Toronto FC
The goalkeeper leaves after six stellar seasons at NYCFC, helped transform an expansion team into an MLS Cup-winning club.
Hudson River Blue will continue to publish — for now
After SB Nation announced that most MLS sites will “no longer be supported” as of March 1, the future is unclear.
Hatchet Job: NYT article cherry-picks facts on NYCFC stadium cost to city
The Newspaper of Record gets all hotted up that NYCFC’s proposed stadium won’t be subjected to property taxes — just like every other arena in the city.
Jersey Boys: Too many Red Bulls on the MLS Season Pass broadcast team
What’s with all the pundits from Harrison, and how will it color the experience of watching a game for NYCFC fans?
NYCFC claim Gabe Segal off waivers
The 21-year-old forward played for Stanford University, FC Köln II.