This episode of MLS Insider brings you a behind-the-scenes look at how the team was born. MLS Insider is a short-form documentary series spotlighting various stories of interest to American soccer fans.
NYCFC: Big Soccer in the Big Apple
A behind-the-scenes look at how the team was born.
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Power Ranking the 2026 MLS kits
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New York City FC release 2026 All Nations Kit
Blue shirt, white shorts, orange socks: The 2026 All Nations 2026 Kit "represents how the many cultures of New York City combine to form something even greater."
New York City FC valued at $1.12 billion
The latest Major League Soccer valuations put together by Sportico rank NYCFC as the 5th-most-valuable club in the league, with their value rising by 12% compared to 2025.
Where's Talles Magno?
The Prodigal Winger returned to New York City FC at the start of preseason and took the #11 kit. But Talles Magno was absent from the lineup on Sunday, and wasn't spotted in training.
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Power Ranking the 2026 MLS kits
We look at all 17 MLS kits that were released today, and pass ruthless judgement.
New York City FC release 2026 All Nations Kit
Blue shirt, white shorts, orange socks: The 2026 All Nations 2026 Kit "represents how the many cultures of New York City combine to form something even greater."
New York City FC valued at $1.12 billion
The latest Major League Soccer valuations put together by Sportico rank NYCFC as the 5th-most-valuable club in the league, with their value rising by 12% compared to 2025.
Where's Talles Magno?
The Prodigal Winger returned to New York City FC at the start of preseason and took the #11 kit. But Talles Magno was absent from the lineup on Sunday, and wasn't spotted in training.