Editor's Picks: Hudson River Blue's Best Stories of 2025
Happy New Year! Here are 18 of our favorite articles from this past year as selected by the editorial staff at Hudson River Blue.
Soccer Culture
New York City FC's new 2026 away kit leaks
It looks like NYCFC will go back to having a dark blue-dominant away jersey in 2026, bringing back memories of the Gotham Kit the club wore during the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
"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."
Zohran Mamdani: A soccer sicko in City Hall?
Zohran Mamdani could become New York City's first Sunday league mayor — the candidate doesn't just understand the offside rule, he even has some thoughts about what Leandro Trossard brings to the Arsenal attack.
Red Bulls fans verbally abuse player following Hudson River Derby loss
Members of Torcida 96 allegedly directed slurs at Red Bull players and fans. Here’s a timeline of what we believe happened, including video of the confrontation.
Gotham FC drop Fall Collection and it's so good
The new line is only available for pickup at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Gotham FC matchdays.
Donald Trump keeps FIFA Club World Cup trophy for himself
The trophy that Chelsea FC lifted after winning the title? It's a copy. President Donald Trump has the original FIFA Club World Cup trophy that was put on display at the White House.
What's the deal with DAZN?
Here are 5 things you should know about DAZN, the Saudi-backed British broadcaster airing all 2025 FIFA Club World Cup games for free.
Playing the Odds: FanDuel fields competitive soccer team
Employees of the sports betting firm's Flatiron office put together a team that plays in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League — and just earned promotion to Division 3.
The 50 most valuable soccer clubs in the world: New York City FC remains #20
NYCFC is valued at $1 billion, which makes it one of 5 MLS teams to crack the Top 20.
Midge Purce to star in Chicago on Broadway
Midge Purce will make her Broadway debut in the critically acclaimed show Chicago on May 1.
HRB Roundtable: Reactions to the Excelsior Kit
We hold court on skyline-inspired Excelsior Kit, the sixth home shirt in New York City FC's 10-year history.
New York City FC introduce the Excelsior Kit
The Excelsior Kit is all cubist lines and shades of light blues: It's the New York City skyline in a shirt.
Malachi Jones to feature in Apple docuseries "Onside: Major League Soccer"
The eight-part documentary promises unprecedented behind-the-scenes access and insight on the 2024 MLS season and premieres on AppleTV+ on February 21.
Untold: Hope Solo vs US Soccer
Hope Solo was the greatest goalkeeper of her generation — and one of the most problematic players ever to suit up for the USWNT.
