2025 Final Grade: Kevin O'Toole
The left back was a locked-in starter for one the best defenses in MLS, and earned his first international call-up in November.
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2025 Final Grade: Tayvon Gray
The Pigeon's best attacking wingback in 2024 took major steps to becoming one of the best overall defenders in Major League Soccer in 2025.
2025 Final Grade: Raul Gustavo
The 26-year-old center back, who made just 10 appearances since joining NYCFC in August, is physical, technical — and inconsistent.
2025 Final Grade: Justin Haak
It was a career year for the Homegrown, who not only started all 43 NYCFC games this year, and led the team 3,840 minutes, he was among the league elite in blocks, interceptions, and passes.
"Put It on Frame" Excerpt: Glenn Crooks in conversation with Emma Hayes
In this passage from "Put It on Frame: Stories and Strategies from Top Soccer Coaches and Experts," USWNT head coach Emma Hayes explains how "sociological and political underpinnings have influenced my coaching."
2025 Final Grade: Thiago Martins
His wasn't a perfect season in 2025, but it was another season in which you could consistently call the 30-year-old club captain one of the top center-backs in MLS.
2025 Final Grade: Tomás Romero
The backup goalkeeper made 5 appearances this season, allowing just 0.71 goals per 90 minutes while comping a record of 3W-0D-2L.
2025 Final Grade: Matt Freese
Matt Freese isn't just a standout goalkeeper for New York City FC; the 27-year-old made his USMNT debut this year, and is now the first-choice No 1 heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
5 Things to know about Todd Dunivant
What stands out about New York City FC's new Sporting Director: His path to becoming a soccer executive, the on-field identity of his Sacramento Republic teams, and how he might handle business at NYCFC.
Episode 67: Season ends and The Todd Dunivant Era begins
We revisit what went wrong for New York City FC in the heavy Eastern Conference Final loss, share first impressions of new NYCFC Sporting Director Todd Dunivant, and discuss the club's end-of-year roster decisions.
Todd Dunivant officially hired as New York City FC Sporting Director
The 13-season MLS player and general manager of USL Championship side Sacramento Republic FC becomes the third Sporting Director in NYCFC history.
HRB Roundtable: A look back at the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
The HRB crew discusses New York City FC's six-game postseason run — they go over what went right, what didn't, and what the future holds for this young team.
New York City announce 2026 roster moves
The club exercised seven options, declined two, and are in negotiations with Justin Haak, Maxi Moraelz, and Andrés Perea.
Matt Freese, Rose Lavelle, Lilly Reale nominated for US Soccer Player of the Year awards
The New York City FC goalkeeper along with two starters from NWSL champions Gotham FC are all up for end-of-year awards handed out by the US Soccer Federation.
New York City vs Inter Miami player ratings
It's no surprise that the numbers aren't great after New York City FC suffered the third-worst loss in club history by falling 5-1 to Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
Inter Miami overwhelm New York City to win Eastern Conference Final
A cagey match early turned into an Inter Miami rout late as New York City FC surrendered a hat trick to Tadeo Allende and saw their season end with a 5-1 loss at Chase Stadium.