2025 Final Grade: Justin Haak
It was a career year for the Homegrown, who not only started all 43 NYCFC games this year, and led the team 3,840 minutes, he was among the league elite in blocks, interceptions, and passes.
Analysis + Opinion
Episode 68: Messi gets MLS Cup, NYCFC gets graded
What Messi winning MLS Cup means for the league, how some of New York City FC's best- and worst-performing players did during the 2025 season, and who got the most favorable groups and games from the World Cup Draw.
2025 Final Grade: Thiago Martins
His wasn't a perfect season in 2025, but it was another season in which you could consistently call the 30-year-old club captain one of the top center-backs in MLS.
2025 Final Grade: Tomás Romero
The backup goalkeeper made 5 appearances this season, allowing just 0.71 goals per 90 minutes while comping a record of 3W-0D-2L.
2025 Final Grade: Matt Freese
Matt Freese isn't just a standout goalkeeper for New York City FC; the 27-year-old made his USMNT debut this year, and is now the first-choice No 1 heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
5 Things to know about Todd Dunivant
What stands out about New York City FC's new Sporting Director: His path to becoming a soccer executive, the on-field identity of his Sacramento Republic teams, and how he might handle business at NYCFC.
HRB Roundtable: A look back at the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
The HRB crew discusses New York City FC's six-game postseason run — they go over what went right, what didn't, and what the future holds for this young team.
Tough Choices: New York City FC's 2026 roster decisions begin now
Can NYCFC keep Justin Haak? We look at 17 New York City FC players who might (or might not) be here next year because they're out of contract, have options waiting to be triggered, or could leave on loan.
Pascal Jansen on Inter Miami Matchup: NYCFC earned the right to be in this final
Will New York City FC's "bulletproof mindset" carry the team through a tough away matchup against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs?
New York City FC are better at the playoffs than you think
NYCFC's postseason record since the return from COVID five years ago is reason to give thanks: 15 games, 11 wins (8 of those on the road), 6 clean sheets, and 3 Conference Finals put the team at the top of the league.
Taylor Twellman on NYCFC: 'Scared money doesn't make money'
The Apple TV analyst thinks New York City FC must take the game to Inter Miami if they're to earn a spot in MLS Cup: Lionel Messi is the GOAT and Javier Mascherano is proving himself as a coach, but Twellman is full of praise for Pascal Jansen and Nico Fernández.
Opinion: Holding the NWSL Championship at a neutral site is short-sighted
Gotham FC and Washington Spirit playing tomorrow's final in Silicon Valley is just ridiculous: It's time for the league to hold the title-deciding game at the home of the higher-seeded team.
Blast from the Past: NYCFC vs Philadelphia is 2021 redux
Once again, New York City FC are missing key starters due to injuries and a suspension. But unlike 5 years ago, this Philadelphia Union squad are fully fit.
Striker choices loom large for New York City FC
NYCFC not only need to fill in the Alonso Martínez-sized hole for Sunday's matchup against Philadelphia Union, they need to find a No 9 to carry the team into 2026.
Here's how Gotham FC can beat Washington Spirit to win the NWSL title
The Bats will look to win second balls and create chances in transition while remaining defensively compact to absorb the Sprit's ability to attack in waves.
Dr GarberLove, Or: How MLS owners learned to stop worrying and love the Euro calendar
The False 9 column is back! Corey Clayton has a few opinions he'd like to share about the new MLS calendar, the 2027 mini-season, the end of MLS Season Pass, and more.