Analysis + Opinion
NYCFC's US Open Cup loss to FC Cincinnati felt inevitable
It felt inevitable due to the schedule circumstances, disparities of depth and current form between the squads, and NYCFC’s miserable recent road record.
Tyler Terens, please use your inside voice
We're all watching at home so there's no need to yell like that.
Fantasy Fútbol: Are Wrexham a threat to MLS?
The team are media darlings, and their barnstorming tour of the US is prompting some pundits to say the lower-league team are equals to MLS.
When will Talles Magno step up?
Other teams respect the Brazilian's skill, but they don't fear him.
Young Guns: NYCFC have the most youthful attack in MLS
The average age of NYCFC's starting forwards is 21.3 years.
Instant Reaction: NYCFC 3 - 1 FC Dallas
It felt like everything was clicking for NYCFC.
7v7 Nation Army: MLS should take TST seriously
The $1 million cash prize is reason enough for professional teams to enter the tournament.
Transfer Window Deadline: Will NYCFC add a striker by Monday?
The MLS transfer window at midnight on Monday, April 24 — but New York City might not be in a rush to sign new players before then.
Can Richy Ledezma help NYCFC's lifeless attack?
The arrival of the attacking midfielder offers Cushing new possibilities as he looks to help his team create more chances and score more goals.
Maxime Chanot’s absence will be revelatory for NYCFC
How Nick Cushing chooses to line his team up will reveal a lot about how the club currently views its defensive depth chart and captaincy hierarchy.
Matías Pellegrini is rewarding NYCFC's faith
Pellegrini put in his best NYCFC performance to date in the home opener and might now be Nick Cushing’s first choice on the left.
Welcome to my TED Talk: The “Lasso” effect
Is the folksy, likable gaffer from the Apple series having a negative effect on how American soccer is perceived?
Héber’s hot start in Seattle underscores NYCFC’s urgent needs
The ex-NYCFC striker's early-season goals have some second-guessing the decision to trade him, and those questions will linger until a new No 9 arrives in New York City.
MLS 360 needs to take a 180
New NFL RedZone-like whiparound show MLS 360 is the showcase the league desperately needs, but there were some notable issues on its first night.
Nick Cushing: It’s not enough to make the playoffs
In this exclusive interview with the NYCFC head coach, we discuss the team’s identity — and high expectations.