CJ Coreschi of Pittsburgh City Paper and TheCup.US tells why a struggling Riverhounds could add New York City FC to the list of MLS teams they beat in the US Open Cup — and why they probably won't.
Cincinnati are riding a five-game winning streak and now sit on top of the Eastern Conference. Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press tells us why New York City FC's next opponents are so dangerous even if they're still a work in progress.
Toronto FC is starting to show improvement under Robin Fraser: Here's why the club is better than the record suggests, and why Sean Johnson could decide the game.
Are the new-look Revs finally starting to click under Caleb Porter? Or will the team stumble again behind the league's worst offense?
How will Philadelphia line up against New York City now that they shipped Dániel Gazdag to Columbus and are without starting center-back Ian Glavinovich?
We learn why Minnesota United are flying high, why the fans are feeling good, and why they think they can beat New York City FC at Yankee Soccer Stadium this Sunday.
Expectations are high for Atlanta in 2025 but their season has started slowly, though $22 million striker Emmanuel Latte Lath looks like the real deal.
Columbus is off to an unbeaten start despite the departure of star striker Cucho Hernández but will be depleted by injuries and international call-ups for their first 2025 meeting with NYCFC.
A rebuilt New England have yet to score this season, and managed just four shots on target in three games. How will they line up tomorrow without star attacker Leo Campana?
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?
We learn why LAFC are unbothered by playing four games in 12 days, why the team are early season favorites, and why young players like David Martínez and Nathan Ordaz are the keys to their success.
Alex Windley of The Heron's Nest tells us about the new-look Inter Miami under Head Coach Javier Mascherano, and why Lionel Messi & Co will find a way to win on opening day.
Michael Battista tells us about momentum, gunning for the Eastern Conference Final, and why the Red Bulls backline is the X-factor.
We learn why Cincy are clicking, why the pitch dimensions at Citi Field are a concern, and why Obinna Nwobodo making or missing the Starting XI could determine the outcome.
Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press tells us about FC Cincinnati's poor run of form heading into the playoffs, the rotating backline, and why both team's defenses could be the X-factor.
Elias Grigoriadis of The Ball is Round Montreal tells us about CF Montréal's playoff chances, defensive struggles, and why the midfield will be the X-factor on Decision Day.
