Liverpool vs Wrexham, Leeds vs Sunderland friendlies to be held in NY metro area
Liverpool and Wrexham will play at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx July 29, then Leeds United and Sunderland in Harrison, NJ, the next day: Here's how to preregister...
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Gotham FC drop “Lady Liberty” third kit
The retina-sizzling shirt featuring the Statue of Liberty is the only third kit in club history, and the attention-grabbing design is unlike any other introduced by the Bats....
Surveying the new MLS fantasy game landscape
Now that MLS ended their fantasy league, three apps are poised to take its place: Which is right for you, Fantasy UTD, Sofascore, or Kickbase?
New York City FC release 2026 All Nations Kit
Blue shirt, white shorts, orange socks: The 2026 All Nations 2026 Kit "represents how the many cultures of New York City combine to form something even greater."
HRB Roundtable: Reactions to Sky, New York City FC’s new mascot
No pants, flatbill cap, a pair of Timbs straight out of the box: The contributors at Hudson River Blue take a closer look at Sky, New York City...
New York City FC Announce Pigeon Mascot: Meet Sky
Sky Scraper is a pigeon from the South Bronx that wears a pair of Timbs in the classic color officially known as "wheat."
Cosmos launch 2026 away kit
The midnight-blue shirt was introduced via community photo shoots at a bodega and a brew pub in North Jersey, close to the new home of the Cosmos at...
Mayor Mamdani AFCON watch party a glimpse of World Cup counter-programming to come
Zohran Mamdani hosted a free viewing of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final at a city courthouse, and the soccer-loving Mayor has plans to organize more free...
Editor’s Picks: Hudson River Blue’s Best Stories of 2025
Happy New Year! Here are 18 of our favorite articles from this past year as selected by the editorial staff at Hudson River Blue.
New York City FC’s new 2026 away kit leaks
It looks like NYCFC will go back to having a dark blue-dominant away jersey in 2026, bringing back memories of the Gotham Kit the club wore during the...
“Put It on Frame” Excerpt: Glenn Crooks in conversation with Emma Hayes
In this passage from "Put It on Frame: Stories and Strategies from Top Soccer Coaches and Experts," USWNT head coach Emma Hayes explains how "sociological and political underpinnings...
Zohran Mamdani: A soccer sicko in City Hall?
Zohran Mamdani could become New York City's first Sunday league mayor — the candidate doesn't just understand the offside rule, he even has some thoughts about what Leandro...
Red Bulls fans verbally abuse player following Hudson River Derby loss
Members of Torcida 96 allegedly directed slurs at Red Bull players and fans. Here’s a timeline of what we believe happened, including video of the confrontation.
Gotham FC drop Fall Collection and it’s so good
The new line is only available for pickup at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Gotham FC matchdays.
Donald Trump keeps FIFA Club World Cup trophy for himself
The trophy that Chelsea FC lifted after winning the title? It's a copy. President Donald Trump has the original FIFA Club World Cup trophy that was put on...
What’s the deal with DAZN?
Here are 5 things you should know about DAZN, the Saudi-backed British broadcaster airing all 2025 FIFA Club World Cup games for free.