1. Alonso Martínez now 3rd all-time leading goal-scorer in NYCFC history
Alonso Martínez has 30 league goals in 52 appearances — and he didn't become New York City FC's everyday striker until Matchday 21 of last year.
That's because he was added as a bargain-bin winger, and was never supposed to be the first-choice No 9. We break down Alonso's incredible rise to become one of the best goal-scorers in Major League Soccer, and look at financial reasons why it didn't happen sooner.
Read more here.
2. Stuck in 8th
Why are New York City stalled in 8th Place in the Eastern Conference table despite enjoying the second-best run of form in the league? There are numerous reasons: An unusually tough conference, a few games in hand, Charlotte FC's white-hot winning streak.
But the overall picture for New York City is positive going into the final seven games of the regular season. Read more analysis here.
MLS Form Guide | Top 5
3. New York City FC x adidas Soft Lux collab drops today
And it's only available at Yankee Stadium.
Read more here.
4. Pascal Jansen named Coach of the Matchday by MLS
It's his first, and it's well deserved after last Saturday's 1-0 road win over FC Cincinnati. That’s not all. Aiden O'Neill was named to his first Starting XI (also well deserved), and Martínez to the bench.
You can read more here.
5. The transfer window is now closed
Andrew Leigh has some thoughts about what to make of it.
Read his analysis here.
One More: Matt Freese called up to USMNT
He'll be the most senior goalkeeper in the camp when the United States plays South Korea and Japan in upcoming friendlies.
Read more here.
Also: The punditry now likes New York City?
They didn't think much of the club earlier this season. But now the talking heads on Apple TV are calling NYCFC a "dark horse MLS Cup contender."
Watch the video here.
Matchday 27: New York City vs DC United
• Game Day Hub: New York City vs DC United at Yankee Soccer Stadium
It's Matchday 27, and New York City return to The Bronx to host last-place DC United. Just don't call it a trap game. Read more about tonight's match here.
• Oppo Research: 5 Things about DC United
In this edition of Oppo Research, with Donald Wine II of The District Press to learn more about DC United. Read more here.
HRB Podcast | Episode 53: Another beast of the East slayed by the Pigeons
The Pod Boys savor NYCFC's road win over Cincinnati, and take a deep dive on MLS Cup Playoff possibilities. It's a good episode. Listen on Bleav, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you do your podding.
How We Voted | Hany Mukhtar, Nashville SC
Nashville playmaker Hany Mukhtar's midfield wizardry against Orlando City earned Andrew's vote for Player of the Matchday, who stands by his opinion despite the award going to Seattle Sounders attacker Danny Musovski.
Read more here.
