Games, Games, Games: 2025 US Open Cup qualification gets underway
Open Cup Digest #8: Just 10 days after LAFC lifted the 2024 US Open Cup, local amateur teams will compete this weekend to qualify for the 2025 edition of the tournament.
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Episode 6: NYCFC turns a corner
We look back fondly at the two recent New York City FC victories over the New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati and wonder if this team is really hitting its stride just as the MLS Cup Playoffs arrive.
NYCFC finally beat one of the East's elite teams
In beating FC Cincinnati, New York City FC earned its first win of 2024 over one of the MLS Eastern Conference's Top 3 teams, a result that should provide another jolt of confidence ahead of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
New York City 3 - 2 Cincinnati: Rate the players
It wasn't easy or always pretty, but New York City FC earned its first win over FC Cincinnati since 2021 and a second straight win overall. Now you get your chance to rate every player, Nick Cushing, and the ref.
Game Day Hub: New York City vs Cincinnati at Red Bull Arena
The vibes are good after Saturday's triumph in the Hudson River Derby. But can New York City FC turn that momentum into their first win over FC Cincinnati since 2021?
Oppo Research: 5 Things about FC Cincinnati
Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press tells us about FC Cincinnati's attacking problems, defensive problems, and why you should never count our Luciano Acosta.
New York City vs New York Red Bulls player ratings
The strongest ratings of the year after the biggest win of the season? Yeah, that tracks.
New Jersey is Blue: NYCFC rout Red Bulls, complete season sweep
New York City punch their ticket to the 2024 MLS Playoffs in style, scoring 5 goals against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena to complete the season sweep.
NYCFC gets a signature win at just the right time
Is New York City FC about to hit its peak form just in time for the MLS Cup Playoffs? The 5-1 deconstruction of the Red Bulls in the Hudson River Derby offered some compelling evidence.
New York City FC clinch place in MLS Cup Playoffs
The team is officially back in the playoffs, with the win over the Red Bulls plus results elsewhere in the Eastern Conference securing one of the nine playoff places for Nick Cushing's squad.
Red Bulls 1 - 5 New York City: Rate the players
New York City FC dismantled the rival Red Bulls 5-1 at their stadium to pass them in the table and move to the verge of qualification for the MLS Cup Playoffs. Now you get to rate all the players from the big Hudson River Derby win.
Game Day Hub: New York City vs New York Red Bulls in New Jersey
Nick Cushing's 100th game in charge has the Boys in Blue are crossing state lines to play the Red Bulls in what is arguably the most consequential Hudson River Derby in history.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about New York Red Bulls
Michael Battista tells us about the injuries and international breaks that affected the Red Bulls, why they draw so much, and Emil Forsberg's (possible?) return from injury.
The most consequential Hudson River Derby of all time?
More than just three points are on the line in this Saturday's matchup between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls.
Episode 5: A game that needs no introduction
All the angles of a high-stakes edition of the Hudson River Derby get covered, from the playoff implications for both New York City FC and the Red Bulls, to how New York City might line up while missing key players.
New York City FC valued at $1.5 billion?
We take a look at Sportico's most recent assessment of the organization.