HRB Roundtable: What we thought of Leagues Cup Phase One
Leagues Cup Phase One is in the books: New York City FC is out, Deportivo Toluca is top of the Liga MX table, and we have some opinions to share about what went down these past 10 days.
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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.
Hat trick heroics earn Alonso Martínez MLS Player of the Matchday
Alonso Martínez becomes the first NYCFC player to win MLS Player of the Matchday since the last time he won it back in September 2024. Plus: Maxi Moralez earns a spot in Team of the Matchday.
Lionel Messi runs rampant against Red Bulls in latest Player of the Matchday performance
Lionel Messi wins MLS Player of the Matchday for a fifth time this season for his huge performance at Sports Illustrated Stadium in a 5-1 away blowout.
Albert Rusnák bangers not enough for either Player of the Matchday, a Seattle win
The Seattle Sounders playmaker scored twice and assisted once in a 3-3 draw, earning our vote for PotM. Plus: Matt Freese of NYCFC starts in the MLS Team of the Matchday.
All Lionel Messi does is score braces and win Player of the Matchday
Lionel Messi made the most of a two-match week by posting his fourth and fifth consecutive two-goal games in MLS play, earning yet another Player of the Matchday honor.
Late road magic from Ezequiel Ponce helps Houston snap San Diego winning streak
Why this MLS Player of the Matchday vote went to Houston Dynamo FC's Argentine No 10, not Lionel Messi, who won the actual award. Plus: Two NYCFC players earn starting spots in Team of the Matchday.
The Battle of I-95: The US Open Cup Quarterfinals begin
Open Cup Digest #17: It's an all-MLS lineup as San Jose hosts Austin, Minnesota hosts Chicago, Philadelphia hosts Red Bulls, and Nashville hosts DC United.
Evander carries FC Cincinnati to another impressive away win
This round of MLS Player of the Matchday voting felt like a referendum on the developing debate over who should win the MLS MVP award this season.
Milan Iloski scores four to carry San Diego to top of Western Conference
Four goals scored in 12 minutes by San Diego's Iloski in his first MLS start earned him our vote for Player of the Matchday.
No NYCFC players named to 2025 MLS All-Star roster
It's just the second time in club history that nobody from New York City FC made the cut.
2025 New York City FC Player Salaries Revealed: 7 Takeaways
New York City FC cut their payroll by 19% to $11.8 million, and now ranks #24 in the 30-team league.
Hannes Wolf delivered Player of the Matchday-worthy performance for NYCFC
Sure, Wolf didn't win the final vote for Player of the Matchday, but he received our vote for his three goal contributions in New York City FC's 4-0 win over Atlanta.
Denis Bouanga carries LAFC to comeback win amid protests
The LAFC star didn't win Player of the Matchday, but in our eyes, his influential performance in a fraught home match played during citywide protests was more impressive.
Another Lionel Messi masterclass, another Player of the Matchday win
Playing a part in all five Inter Miami CF goals earns Messi a second straight Player of the Matchday. Plus: Hannes Wolf, Keaton Parks rep New York City FC in Team of the Matchday.
Lionel Messi wins his first Player of the Matchday of 2025
It took until Matchday 16, but Lionel Messi finally finished at the top of our Player of the Matchday ballot for his two goals and one assist in a win over Montréal.