Brad Sims: NYCFC will be the undisputed flagship team of MLS
The President and CEO of NYCFC talks about building a Cathedral of Soccer in Queens and what it will take to turn New York City in to a Big Club. Plus: Long-term plans for a new training campus, a stadium for NYCFC II, and a women’s team.
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Pascal Jansen holds first press conference of 2026
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Matt Freese back with USMNT for March friendlies
Freese is on the 27-player United States roster for upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Portugal in Atlanta, with the New York City FC goalkeeper trying to nail down a starting spot for this summer's World Cup.
Pascal Jansen: Fastest New York City FC head coach to 20 league wins
Pascal Jansen needed 37 games to get to 20 wins, besting Ronny Deila (38), Patrick Vieira (43), and Domé Torrent (44). Jansen now has the best win percentage (54.1%) and more points per game (1.78) than any head coach in club history.
MLS Cup to be played on a Friday
The league's championship match will take place on Friday, December 18, as the MLS Cup Playoffs shift two weeks later than usual to avoid conflict with the November international break.
Olympic soccer coming to Etihad Park in 2028
The new Willets Point, Queens stadium will host nine Olympic matches as part of a cross-country approach to staging the soccer tournament of the 2028 Los Angeles games.