NYCFC 1-0 Philadelphia: 3 Thoughts
New York City FC brought the game to Philadelphia Union, scoring first then bunkering down to keep calm in a chaotic second half — and keep the hosts off the scoresheet to win this Eastern Conference Semifinal.
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Eastern Conference Semifinal: New York City vs Philadelphia at Subaru Park
New York City FC play Philadelphia in the playoffs for the fourth time to try to reach the Eastern Conference Final for a third time in club history.
GOTHAM FC WIN 2025 NWSL CHAMPIONSHIP
Underdogs, my a**: Here are 4 thoughts about Gotham FC's fully-deserved if unexpected run to the 2025 NWSL title.
Game Day Hub: Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit in the 2025 NWSL Championship
Gotham FC are back in the NWSL Championship for the first time since winning it all in 2023, while Washington Spirit are making a second consecutive appearance after coming in second place last year.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Philadelphia Union
Confidence is high in Philadelphia as a full-strength Union look to move past a New York City hurt by missing players and advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
Opinion: Holding the NWSL Championship at a neutral site is short-sighted
Gotham FC and Washington Spirit playing tomorrow's final in Silicon Valley is just ridiculous: It's time for the league to hold the title-deciding game at the home of the higher-seeded team.
5 Takeaways from New York City FC's 2026 schedule
The biggest 2026 NYCFC matches to know about, like a rare Friday night Hudson River Derby at Yankee Stadium.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Washington Spirit
This in-form Washington Spirit are feeling confident about facing Gotham FC the NWSL Championship Final — especially if Rosemonde Kouassi and Gift Monday continue to link up in attack.
Blast from the Past: NYCFC vs Philadelphia is 2021 redux
Once again, New York City FC are missing key starters due to injuries and a suspension. But unlike 5 years ago, this Philadelphia Union squad are fully fit.
Lilly Reale named 2025 NWSL Rookie of the Year
The award caps a breakout year for the 22-year-old defender. In addition, Gotham FC striker Esther González was named to the 2025 NWSL Best XI.
Striker choices loom large for New York City FC
NYCFC not only need to fill in the Alonso Martínez-sized hole for Sunday's matchup against Philadelphia Union, they need to find a No 9 to carry the team into 2026.
Episode 65: Broken by the international break, but Philly beckons
It's an Eastern Conference Semifinal preview episode, but we also pick up the pieces from the Alonso Martínez knee injury that rocked New York City FC and talk about all the massive MLS schedule and format changes coming in 2027.
Here's how Gotham FC can beat Washington Spirit to win the NWSL title
The Bats will look to win second balls and create chances in transition while remaining defensively compact to absorb the Sprit's ability to attack in waves.
Dr GarberLove, Or: How MLS owners learned to stop worrying and love the Euro calendar
The False 9 column is back! Corey Clayton has a few opinions he'd like to share about the new MLS calendar, the 2027 mini-season, the end of MLS Season Pass, and more.
Upset in Orlando: Gotham FC score stoppage-time winner, advance to NWSL Championship
The Bats do it again, beating the odds advance to the NWSL Championship Final after upsetting Orlando Pride 1-0 in Florida.
Playing With House Money: NYCFC are ahead no matter what happens in Philly
New York City FC under Pascal Jansen exceeded all expectations: Does that give them a degree of freedom as they get ready for the toughest fixture this year when they face Philadelphia Union in the Conference Semis?