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.
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.
The Prodigal Son has returned to the Big Apple — but how long will he stay?
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.
The club will hit three cities and play five preseason friendlies to get ready for the start of the 2026 Major League Soccer season.
New York City FC will face LAFC, Sporting Kansas City, and San Jose Earthquakes in preseason friendlies next February.
Can NYCFC keep Justin Haak? We look at 17 New York City FC players who might (or might not) be here next year because they're out of contract, have options waiting to be triggered, or could leave on loan.
Multiple injuries, few incoming transfers, new head coach: We look at this unsettled New York City FC squad and try to get a handle on what to expect this season.
We look at all the strengths and weaknesses of this developing 2025 New York City squad.
How far this year's New York City FC goes will depend in part on how much difference a new coach like Jansen – experienced, intense, demanding, but familiar in his preferred play style – can make.
Will the 24-year-old Algerian international finally break through in his third season at the club, and will Pascal Jansen try playing him alongside Alonso Martínez?
The 25-year-old Austrian has bags of European experience, was a key starter in 2024, and should be a marquee creator in Pascal Jansen's attacking system in 2025.
The 20-year-old winger ended last season as a scarcely-used substitute and will be looking to carve out a bigger role in 2025, likely by improving on the three goals he scored in 2024.
The preseason ends with a victory, but injury question marks hang over some key New York City FC players, as does the need to replace Santiago Rodríguez's production.
The 21-year-old emerged as one of the most exciting attackers last year before being sidelined by a badly broken leg. Can he recapture that form when he returns to squad in 2025?
We saw glimpses of what the 21-year-old Argentine winger can do, but in limited minutes. Will Fernández finally establish himself in the lineup and as a consistent goal threat?
