2025 Final Grade: Andrés Perea
Andrés Perea had a breakout year in 2025, but after suffering a leg fracture in the MLS Cup Playoffs his immediate future with the club is unclear.
Andrés Perea had a breakout year in 2025, but after suffering a leg fracture in the MLS Cup Playoffs his immediate future with the club is unclear.
A review of the big dates and offseason deadlines you need to be aware of as you wait to see what moves NYCFC makes to overhaul the 2026 roster.
The Cosmos will open the 2026 season at home when they host Portland Hearts of Pine at Hinchcliffe Stadium on March 14.
The ageless 38-year-old made 34 starts – and the third-most minutes for New York City FC in league games – showing again why he's so important to this squad.
Glenn Crooks, New York City's radio play-by-play announcer, joins the pod to talk about his new book of interviews with soccer luminaries, plus, we come to grips with what seems to be the end of Justin Haak's time with the club.
The 18 teams to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2025 will represent the league in Leagues Cup 2026, with the format and the focus on Liga MX vs MLS matches unchanged from 2025.
Big Bird made the fewest appearances and played the fewest minutes since he ascended to the First Team in 2019. We can only guess how many goals involvements – and wins – he would have contributed to this New York City FC squad in 2025.
The defensive midfielder is NYCFC's metronome, calm under pressure and smart in possession. He's also soccer's Energizer Bunny, logging 5,044 minutes between playing in Belgium, MLS, and the Australia men's national team.
Brooklyn FC finish the year strong, battering Tampa Bay Sun FC 3-0 in the Sunshine State.
The season began brightly for the 20-year-old fullback, but he ended 2025 as an unused substitute in 13 of New York City FC's final 20 matches. Will he fight for more minutes in 2026, or is a transfer away up next for Ilenič?
The left back was a locked-in starter for one the best defenses in MLS, and earned his first international call-up in November.
The Cosmos are back, and so is that green shirt: The 2026 jersey by Capelli is an update on the classic color scheme and logo.
The forward agreed to a one-year deal with the Bats, and will return for her seventh season with the club.
The Pigeon's best attacking wingback in 2024 took major steps to becoming one of the best overall defenders in Major League Soccer in 2025.
BKFC men are scheduled to face Indy Eleven on March 8, 2026, at Maimonides Park in Coney Island in their first-ever competitive game. Now all Brooklyn FC have to do is sign enough players to field a team.
The 26-year-old center back, who made just 10 appearances since joining NYCFC in August, is physical, technical — and inconsistent.