Matt Freese remains USMNT's No 1 — for now
A look at the mistake made by NYCFC’s Matt Freese against Haiti, and why he's still the starter of choice for USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino.
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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What's the deal with DAZN?
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New York City vs Atlanta player ratings
Hannes Wolf's 9.1 is the highest rating for any NYCFC player this year — no wonder he's your Player of the Match.
2025 Midterm Report Card: Jonny Shore
Before the start of this season, nobody would have guessed that Jonny Shore would be NYCFC's breakout player. But the midfielder is the first teenager since Jack Harrison to be fully integrated into the squad.
2025 Midterm Report Card: Justin Haak
At the end of last season, the 23-year-old wanted to become an everyday player. He got his wish.
New York City vs Houston player ratings
The season's biggest loss leads to the year's worst numbers.
Advance Man: Justin Haak, NYCFC's attacking center-back
Justin Haak might take the field as a center-back, but he's now venturing far upfield to take part in the attack, and playing a key role in New York City FC's recent wins.
Gotham FC advance to Concacaf W Champions Cup Final
The Bats defeat Club América 3-1 in Mexico City and will next face Tigres UANL in the championship matchup on Saturday, May 24.
The Hudson River Derby in 12 numbers
81 Goals scored, 877 fouls, 12 red cards, 19 clean sheets: We take a look at the stats of the first 30 Hudson River Derby games.
New York City 0 – 0 DC United: 5 Thoughts
New York City drew on the road against DC United, dropping points in a game they were primed to win. Here are the main takeaways after an improved NYCFC attack couldn't solve Luis Barraza.
New York City vs Montréal player ratings
Matt Freese is Beyoncé and the rest of the squad is Destiny's Child: There's talent on this team, but there's only one superstar.
Youth League: Pascal Jansen sets new mark for Homegrown, MLS SuperDraft debuts
Four Homegrowns and two SuperDraft picks saw their First Team debuts in the opening months of this year, eclipsing the previous club record.
New York City vs Pittsburgh player ratings
Strahinja Tanasijević earns the lowest player rating in Hudson River Blue history after being shown a straight red card in the US Open Cup loss to the second-division Riverhounds.
The 50 most valuable soccer clubs in the world: New York City FC remains #20
NYCFC is valued at $1 billion, which makes it one of 5 MLS teams to crack the Top 20.
New York City vs Cincinnati player ratings
Matt Freese is your Player of the Match for a four-save performance that shushed one the most potent attacks in Major League Soccer.
What to Eat at Citi Field: 2025 Update
A comprehensive guide to the dining options at Citi Field for New York City FC fans.