Episode 49: Trending up in time for Leagues Cup
New York City FC won in wild fashion down in Texas and a promising debut from new Designated Player Nico Fernández got us more excited than ever to bring on the unique quirks of another Leagues Cup.
Leagues Cup
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Club Puebla
We learn more about a Club Puebla that has just one win three games into the Liga MX Apertura season.
HRB Roundtable: 2025 Leagues Cup preview
Leagues Cup is back with a new format that's both streamlined and confusing. No worries: The HRB crew covers that and more in this 2025 Leagues Cup preview.
Snubbed: Santi's Leagues Cup goal deserved to be nominated
Here's why the goal Santiago Rodríguez scored against Tigres should have been included among the Best Goal nominees announced by Leagues Cup this week.
New York City FC to face Puebla, León, Toluca in 2025 Leagues Cup
NYCFC heads to Harrison, New Jersey for two of its three Phase One games including James Rodríguez and Club León's visit, while they get a true home game vs. Toluca at Yankee Stadium.
2025 Leagues Cup format explained
The four best teams from MLS will face the four best teams from Liga MX as determined by Phase One (don't call it a group stage). It's complicated! Which is why we decode it here.
New York City FC to participate in 2025 Leagues Cup
A slimmed-down version of the tournament will feature 18 clubs each from MLS and LIGA MX.
The end of Leagues Cup?
The Philadelphia Union sporting director "spilled the beans" about the fate of the tournament in a press conference.
New York City vs Columbus player ratings
It ended in disappointment in Columbus, but a record-setting goal earned Alonso Martínez Player of the Match. Plus, a rundown of the final Leagues Cup ratings for every New York City FC player who saw the field in the tournament.
Early Goal, Late Misses: New York City FC fall to Columbus Crew in penalties
NYCFC didn't hold the lead, allowing an always-dangerous Columbus Crew to draw the match and win the shootout after. What are the lessons learned from New York City's Leagues Cup Quarterfinals loss?
Columbus 1 (4) - 1 (3) New York City: Rate the Players
New York City FC's Leagues Cup run came to an end in a penalty shootout loss in Columbus, with a third draw of the tournament this time not enough to advance.
Leagues Cup Quarterfinals: NYCFC vs Columbus at Lower.com Field
New York City FC face a white-hot Columbus Crew with an early 6 pm ET kickoff in Ohio.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Columbus Crew
Ty Fisher of Massive Report tells us about Columbus' winning run, home-field advantage, and why Diego Rossi could be the X-factor in this Leagues Cup Quarterfinals matchup.
New York City vs Tigres player ratings
One of New York City FC's best performances of the season brings with it a set of positive player ratings, with two standouts from the win over Tigres rated in the high 8s.
New York City FC defeat Tigres as Leagues Cup journey lives on
NYCFC defied expectations to keep their Leagues Cup run alive with a convincing win over Tigres UANL.
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.