HRB Roundtable: Are New York City FC ready for the 2026 season?
Can Pascal Jansen rely on New York City FC's midfield and defensive spine to get the season off to a strong start despite missing a striker?
Preseason
New York City FC 0-2 San Jose: 4 Thoughts
Preseason ended with a second straight New York City FC loss at the Coachella Valley Invitational, but two key contributors made their first starts, and Kevin O'Toole again flexed his versatility.
Pascal Jansen confirms Talles Magno injury: 'This is a minor setback'
The NYCFC coach says Talles Magno won't rejoin team training sessions for one or two more weeks, though injury updates were more positive for midfielders Aiden O'Neill and Jonny Shore.
26 Predictions for 2026
Once again, we look into our size 2 crystal ball, and see visions of the year to come.
New York City FC 1-2 Sporting Kansas City: 4 Thoughts
NYCFC's second Coachella friendly was a chance for the squad's depth, like 17-year-old striker Seymour Reid, to make cases for more 2026 minutes, while also giving us a first glimpse of Kai Trewin in action.
Episode 76: What the preseason matches tell us about the state of NYCFC's roster
Takeaways from the Coachella Valley Invitational matches, including how we think NYCFC can cope with early-season injuries in the midfield and still without a natural option to start at center-forward.
Where's Talles Magno?
The Prodigal Winger returned to New York City FC at the start of preseason and took the #11 kit. But Talles Magno was absent from the lineup on Sunday, and wasn't spotted in training.
New York City FC 1-1 LAFC: 5 Thoughts
A New York City FC missing key players (and, ahem, a striker) played to a 1-1 draw under the bright, clear desert skies in their opening game at the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational.
2026 Coachella Valley Invitational preview
Talles Magno at the No 9? Kevin O'Toole in midfield? Here are the New York City FC players to watch at the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational.
Pascal Jansen: 'Now we have to switch gears, find a new No 9'
The New York City FC coach addresses the failed Moussa Sylla transfer, Talles Magno's early impression in preseason, and how Kai Trewin fits Jansen's pro-versatility philosophy.
The Todd Dunivant era starts strong
Big New York City FC signings made early in the transfer window sets Dunivant apart from his Sporting Director predecessor, with the squad looking built before the season starts.
Pascal Jansen holds first press conference of 2026
The New York City FC head coach took a moment from preseason training to discuss his relationship with Todd Dunivant, a search for a No 9, how to replace Justin Haak, and why Drew Baiera is making a case for himself on the First Team.
Highlights from Todd Dunivant's first press conference
New York City FC's new sporting director spoke with the media for the first time since taking the position at the start of 2026: Here are 7 takeaways from our introduction to the Toddfather.
Will Talles Magno play for New York City FC in 2026?
The Prodigal Son has returned to the Big Apple — but how long will he stay?
So, how is that New York City FC depth chart looking?
A position-by-position breakdown of the player pool currently available to Head Coach Pascal Jansen as the 2026 preseason begins.
New York City FC releases preseason roster and it doesn't include Mitja Ilenič
The club is "negotiating a potential transfer" to send Ilenič elsewhere, while five non-roster players receive invites to make it 35 players participating in the team's 2026 preseason.