HRB Roundtable: What we thought of Leagues Cup Phase One
Leagues Cup Phase One is in the books: New York City FC is out, Deportivo Toluca is top of the Liga MX table, and we have some opinions to share about what went down these past 10 days.
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Esther González nominated for 2025 Ballon d'Or
Gotham FC teammate Ann-Katrin Berger nominated for 2025 Yashin Trophy, given to world's best goalkeeper.
New York City vs Toluca player ratings
Alonso Martínez earns his eighth POTM this year in NYCFC's 2-1 loss to Toluca — and referee Pierre-Luc Lauziere gets a season-low rating for his shambolic officiating.
NYCFC-Columbus match postponed due to Citi Field grass issues
How Blackpink concerts, sod installations, and extreme heat all teamed up to force New York City FC to postpone their meeting with Columbus Crew.
Toluca eliminates NYCFC from Leagues Cup
Three goals, six yellow cards, and one questionable VAR decision: New York City FC exits 2025 Leagues Cup after losing to Deportivo Toluca at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx.
Episode 50: Leagues Cup: Fun for two minutes then over for NYCFC
A full review of New York City FC's three-match run in Leagues Cup, including our immediate post-match reaction to the 2-1 loss to Toluca that confirmed elimination.
New York City 1-2 Toluca: 4 Thoughts
New York City FC crashed out of Leagues Cup as they lost 2-1 to Deportivo Toluca FC at Yankee Stadium despite an early strike from Alonso Martínez.
Tomás Tengarrinha named head coach of Brooklyn FC
The 34-year-old from Portugal takes over for the women's team as they prepare for the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season.
Leagues Cup Matchday: New York City vs Toluca at Yankee Stadium
But can you do it on a hot August night in The Bronx? Phase One of the 2025 Leagues Cup comes to a close with New York City FC hosting Deportivo Toluca at the House that Ruth Built — and the Steinbrenners rebuilt.
New York City vs León player ratings
Four New York City FC players rated at or above 8.0 while it was an extremely close race for Player of the Match between the team's star striker and goalkeeper.
Vermont Green 2-1 Ballard FC, Wins USL League Two Title: 4 Thoughts
A crowd that was double the capacity of Virtue Field watched hometown Vermont Green FC defeat Seattle's Ballard FC with a stoppage-time goal to win the national title for the non-professional USL League Two.
Gotham returns from international break with draw against the Chicago Stars
Rookie Khyah Harper scored her first NWSL goal in her first professional start in Gotham FC's first game back from international break.
New York City bounces back, comfortably defeats Club León
Alonso Martínez stole the show with a goal and an assist, while winger Agustín Ojeda bagged his first goal for NYCFC in over a year in a 2-0 win over León at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
New York City 2-0 Club León: 4 Thoughts
New York City FC responded to their lifeless loss to Club Puebla with a commanding win over James Rodríguez's León at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Vermont Green vs Ballard FC is the national championship American soccer deserves
When these two non-professional teams face off in the USL League Two title game on Saturday, it'll be more than a game — it's what grassroots soccer can be in this country when done right.
Mounsef Bakrar departs NYCFC to join Dinamo Zagreb
The striker heads back to Croatia and signs with Dinamo Zagreb after scoring a total of 10 goals for New York City FC in all competitions across parts of three seasons.