Retaining Alexander Callens should be NYCFC’s top priority
Why sporting director David Lee should do all he can to retain the defender, even if that means saying goodbye to team captain Sean Johnson.
Analysis + Opinion
New York City FC 2022 Final Grades
Our expert writers sit down for a Roundtable discussion and go over the year-end report card for NYCFC’s 2022 season.
HRB Roundtable: Reactions to NYCFC's loss in the Eastern Conference Finals
Hudson River Blue’s panel of experts discuss NYCFC's disappointing loss to Philadelphia Union: What went wrong, what went right, and if Nick Cushing is our guy.
Cushing, Callens, Parks and the shape of things
Will NYCFC’s new formation hold up against one of the most direct, intense teams in MLS?
Nicolás Acevedo is NYCFC’s unsung hero
The midfielder isn't flashy. Yet his contributions were critical in 2022, and are of increasing importance as NYCFC chases another MLS Cup.
Nick Cushing wins the Quickfire Challenge
The interim head coach pieced together NYCFC’S biggest wins of the year using only the ingredients he found in the locker room.
Sean Johnson: The best goalkeeper in the playoffs is underestimated again
The NYCFC captain made a season-high seven saves in New York City's upset win over CF Montréal, but MLS pundits can't be bothered to take note.
Nick Cushing: I’m not intimidated by tough games
In this exclusive interview with the NYCFC head coach, we discuss team chemistry, how the club can reach the next level, and why he doesn’t care about how he looks.
2022 NYCFC player salaries, fall update
New York City’s payroll of about $13.7 million is one of the more frugal in MLS.
Set pieces are key for NYCFC’s playoff run
New York City’s return to form owes much to goals scored from set pieces.
Home stadium uncertainty is holding back NYCFC
NYCFC called six stadiums spread across four different states "home" this season. Now a playoff game at Red Bull Arena will kill any home-field advantage.
NYCFC flunked the transfer window
NYCFC sporting director didn't do enough in the 2022 summer transfer window to shore up a depleted squad.
New York City FC 2022 midterm report card
Our experts sit down for a Roundtable discussion and grade NYCFC’s performance halfway through the 2022 season.
Reactions to Ronny Deila's sudden departure from NYCFC
Hudson River Blue’s panel of writers discuss the former head coach’s legacy at New York City FC, and how things will play out under Nick Cushing.
Sean Johnson is better than Matt Turner
The NYCFC goalkeeper is having a career year, and is outperforming a certain other MLS international.
2022 NYCFC player salaries revealed
We crunched the numbers on every NYCFC player's salary, and here are 7 of our takeaways.