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.
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Lionel Messi’s Yankee Stadium debut delivers — even if he doesn’t
The visit from Messi and his star-studded Inter Miami team felt like a transformative event, but what, if anything, will this spectacle do for the sport and for MLS in New York City?
Instant Reaction: The importance of Matt Freese
The defense didn't look the same after the goalkeeper left tonight's game. Can New York City find a way to win without him?
NYCFC found a striker but not an identity
Alonso Martínez is scoring goals in bunches, but New York City FC keeps squandering late leads, making it difficult to get a read on what they're capable of accomplishing this season.
Instant Reaction: The education of Christian McFarlane
The 17-year-old, who is just 581 minutes into his First Team career, held his own against a dangerous Tigres.
How far will NYCFC go in Leagues Cup?
They've yet to win a Leagues Cup game inside 90 minutes, yet New York City FC is in the Round of 16. Up next: One of the toughest games they'll play this season.
Whiplash: Cincinnati show NYCFC what it means to be ruthless
New York City FC crafted two well-worked goals in the unfriendly confines of TQL Stadium — then FC Cincinnati scored 4 times in 11 minutes. What are the lessons to be learned?
Leagues Cup doesn't bring the best out of NYCFC
The opening game of New York City FC's 2024 Leagues Cup tournament didn't have the look or feel of an important event, on the field or off.
Big Clubs, Small Pitch: AC Milan defeat Manchester City in The Bronx
Two European giants played a friendly on a beautiful Saturday night at Yankee Stadium — and gave us a taste of what's missing in US Soccer.
New York City's defense is even better than you think
We crunched the numbers and New York City FC have allowed the fewest away goals in MLS after limiting a white-hot Orlando City to just one goal tonight.
NYCFC avoids "MLS Tax" by turning to Talles Magno
When most MLS teams are shorthanded like New York City FC was in Atlanta, they don't get results. Most MLS teams don't have the bench options still available to Nick Cushing despite injuries, rotations, and suspensions.
That 24/7 New York City press
NYCFC took the fight to the final whistle in their loss to Austin FC: It's important not to give up, but now they need to find a way to win.
El Clínico: Alonso Martínez is the striker NYCFC need
The Costa Rican forward has turned into a ruthless, efficient finisher and has grabbed control of the New York City FC striker spot on the back of a team-leading eight goals.
Time to press pause on the Mounsef Experiment?
The New York City striker finished the night with zero goals — and zero shots on target.
Injuries, adversity reveal cracks in NYCFC defensive foundation
It's striking how important the first-choice New York City defensive line is to the team's success, as the absences of Thiago Martins and Kevin O'Toole loomed large in the Columbus loss.