NYCFC Playoff Preview: What to expect in Round One
The HRB crew looks ahead to New York City FC's MLS Cup Playoff matchup against Charlotte FC, and what we think we'll see go down in Round One.
Analysis + Opinion
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.
Points Per Million: Ranking every MLS club by table position vs payroll
We look at how much every MLS team spent for each point they earned to determine the PPM. Philadelphia, Minnesota, Vancouver, and New York City did good; Toronto, Atlanta, LA Galaxy, and Miami, not so much.
The best of David Lee, the worst of David Lee
A comprehensive look back at Lee's top five signings and his five biggest flops during his tenure as New York City FC sporting director.
Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! How Aiden O'Neill saved NYCFC's midfield
Midfielder Aiden O'Neill doesn't just do the dirty work, he's the ironclad link between both sides of the ball. And: He's been playing 14 months of nonstop soccer for club(s) and country, logging 4,978 minutes over 60 games.
Episode 59: Final reflections on David Lee's NYCFC tenure
A review of what went wrong in Philly, who from NYCFC will be busy during the international break, and who we think were David Lee's most significant signings as Sporting Director, for better and worse.
Reader Poll: David Lee's top signings, biggest flops
Tell us who you think were the sporting director's biggest gets, and greatest regrets.
Not Much of a Passer, Good in the Air: The rise of Andrés Perea
The 24-year-old midfielder is making a case for himself after stepping up for the injured Keaton Parks.
Reactions to the departure of David Lee
The HRB crew looks at the legacy of the sporting director who won MLS Cup for New York City in 2021, oversaw a disastrous 2023, and built the team that's contending in 2025.
Joseph Paintsil's first MLS hat trick a rare bright spot in rough LA Galaxy season
The Ghanaian forward earned MLS Player of the Matchday honors, while New York City FC had Thiago Martins and coach Pascal Jansen place in the latest Team of the Matchday.
Denis Bouanga hat trick bests Lionel Messi brace in MLS Player of the Matchday race
Plus: NYCFC's Pascal Jansen gets named Coach of the Matchday, while Alonso Martínez and Matt Freese earn spots in Team of the Matchday.
New York City FC 2025 Roster Profile Update: 5 Takeaways
The NYCFC roster has filled out since it was first disclosed back in February, but the club still have a good amount of flexibility as the season comes to a close.
The Best Defender in the Attack: Why Hannes Wolf is so important to NYCFC
Hannes Wolf's 11 goals and 5 assists accounts for 36.4% of the goals New York FC scored this season — but it's his defensive contributions that set him apart from other wingers in MLS.
Thomas Müller announces MLS arrival with hat trick, assist in 7-0 win
The German star became the first player in MLS history to net a hat trick on his birthday, with Müller's contributions helping Vancouver dismantle the Philadelphia Union.