Episode 29: Back home, back winning, flashing back to 2015
We review all the 10th-anniversary festivities around the NYCFC home opener, discuss the standouts from the win over Orlando, and preview the clash with a goalless New England.
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What stood out from New York City FC's 10th anniversary celebrations
Andrea Pirlo was the famous face making the media rounds to mark the 10th anniversary of NYCFC's on-field debut, but honoring the team's cult heroes and Founding Members struck the strongest chords.
New York City vs Orlando player ratings
Jonny Shore is your Player of the Match after a historically impressive performance for a 17-year-old, and one of the rare examples of a defensive player getting the nod over the goal-scorers and goalkeeper.
NYCFC topple Orlando to earn first win of 2025
Experienced New York City FC players like Hannes Wolf, Alonso Martínez, and Maxi Moralez stepped up, while 17-year-old Jonathan Shore stole the show in the midfield to help NYCFC earn a 2-1 win in the home opener.
New York City FC 2-1 Orlando: 4 Thoughts
Jonathan Shore starred while making his first MLS start and Hannes Wolf broke a personal goal drought by scoring the game-winner to help NYCFC win their home opener.
New York City 2 - 1 Orlando City: Rate the players
The home opener goes down as a win for New York City FC thanks to a Hannes Wolf game-winning goal, and now you can rate every NYCFC player, the ref, and Pascal Jansen.
Matchday 3: New York City FC vs Orlando in The Bronx
It's back to Yankee Stadium for the 11th home opener in club history, this one against fellow 2015 MLS expansion side Orlando City SC.
NYCFC II debuts a pigeon kit for the 2025 season
The pigeon is in as a secondary logo for the MLS NEXT Pro squad, with NYCFC II unveiling white-and-blue pinstriped kits that swap out the club crest for the team's bird mascot.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Orlando City
In the two games played so far this season, Orlando City scored 6 goals — and allowed 6. How will their defense hold up in The Bronx without center back Robin Jansson?
Brad Sims: Couldn't be more excited about what the future holds
The president and CEO of New York City FC on the significance of the club's 10th-anniversary celebrations, the progress made toward building Etihad Park, David Villa, a new training facility, and more.
Episode 28: High hopes for the home opener
We highlight the major talking points from New York City FC's crushing late loss to LAFC and preview the first home game of 2025, a symbolic grudge match with Orlando City befitting NYCFC's anniversary celebrations.
Power Ranking New York City FC's home openers
New York City FC might have a poor opening day record of 2W-3D-6L, but they're an impressive 7W-2D-1L in their home openers, for a PPHO of 2.3.
New York City FC should be desperately seeking a No 10
NYCFC still struggles without Maxi Moralez on the field, which should underscore the urgent need to add another elite playmaker to the squad.
New York City vs LAFC player ratings
A lack of goals or even good scoring chances for New York City FC combined with the bitter late goal conceded made for some unhappy ratings.
NYCFC concedes late against LAFC, suffers first defeat of 2025
New York City FC held LAFC scoreless for 86 minutes but couldn't get the game over the line. Now they return home with one point after two games.
LAFC 1 - 0 New York City: 3 Thoughts
New York City FC were close to earning a result on the road against LAFC, but it wasn't to be. Here are three reactions to the team's first loss of the 2025 season.