Advance Man: Justin Haak, NYCFC's attacking center-back
Justin Haak might take the field as a center-back, but he's now venturing far upfield to take part in the attack, and playing a key role in New York City FC's recent wins.
Analysis + Opinion
Will Mounsef Bakrar score for NYCFC again?
The NYCFC striker is following up a terrible 2024 with an even worse 2025: The club's No 9 has zero goals — and just one shot on target.
Federico Bernardeschi dominates as Toronto blow out rivals Montréal
Bernardeschi carried Toronto to a 6-1 away win with two goals and one assist, though didn't win what was an extremely close MLS Player of the Matchday vote.
The Hudson River Derby in 12 numbers
81 Goals scored, 877 fouls, 12 red cards, 19 clean sheets: We take a look at the stats of the first 30 Hudson River Derby games.
Tai Baribo brace rescues Philadelphia, earns him Player of the Matchday
The Philadelphia Union striker scored twice to complete a dramatic comeback over the LA Galaxy which included a match-winning goal in the 96th minute.
No Help: NYCFC bench among worst in MLS
New York City is struggling to score goals and win games, but when the squad needs help off the bench, there's been no support.
Emil Forsberg goes off, Red Bulls deepen LA Galaxy misery in 7-0 win
The 2024 MLS Cup Final rematch in Harrison, New Jersey became a blowout win for the Red Bulls thanks to a masterclass from their Designated Player attacking midfielder.
Youth League: Pascal Jansen sets new mark for Homegrown, MLS SuperDraft debuts
Four Homegrowns and two SuperDraft picks saw their First Team debuts in the opening months of this year, eclipsing the previous club record.
8 Games in 4 weeks: New York City FC equals busiest run of games in history
The schedule this month matches the club record set in 2022.
Contending or Rebuilding: What is NYCFC trying to achieve?
New York City FC tells the fanbase that the goal is to win trophies every year — and that it's okay to play two-thirds of the season with an unfinished squad.
San Diego duo of Anders Dreyer, Chucky Lozano destroys Dallas
The two San Diego FC attackers earned spots on our latest MLS Player of the Matchday ballot following the expansion team's huge 5-0 home win.
Fast-Tracked: The rise of Jonny Shore
Jonny Shore was in the Starting XI for all 4 of New York City FC's wins this season. Here's a deep dive on the teenager, and why the arrival of Aiden O'Neill might change how his playing time is managed.
10 Numbers that define New York City FC's first 10 games
Notable numbers that shed light on some of the big things that have gone right and gone wrong for NYCFC so far this season.
Four goals make Nashville's Sam Surridge no-doubt Player of the Matchday
The Nashville striker felt inevitable as Player of the Matchday after scoring four goals in a 7-2 win over Chicago. Plus, New York City FC's Alonso Martínez makes the bench of the Team of the Matchday for a third time this season.
Aiden O'Neill: What to know about NYCFC's new midfielder
The biggest things to know about 26-year-old Australian midfielder Aiden O'Neill, who just joined NYCFC on a contract through the 2028 season.
Will New York City act before the transfer window closes?
The six signings NYCFC made in the primary transfer window so far is the second-fewest in club history.