Lionel Messi runs rampant against Red Bulls in latest Player of the Matchday performance
Lionel Messi wins MLS Player of the Matchday for a fifth time this season for his huge performance at Sports Illustrated Stadium in a 5-1 away blowout.
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Who is Nico Fernández?
A deep dive into the 25-year-old Designated Player who joined the team this month — and who we could see play this week.
Albert Rusnák bangers not enough for either Player of the Matchday, a Seattle win
The Seattle Sounders playmaker scored twice and assisted once in a 3-3 draw, earning our vote for PotM. Plus: Matt Freese of NYCFC starts in the MLS Team of the Matchday.
Three Gotham players advance in Euros
Here's a close look at the 5 Gotham players who left their mark at the 2025 UEFA European Women's Championship in the group stages, and the 3 who are heading to the quarterfinals.
All Lionel Messi does is score braces and win Player of the Matchday
Lionel Messi made the most of a two-match week by posting his fourth and fifth consecutive two-goal games in MLS play, earning yet another Player of the Matchday honor.
Will NYCFC survive July?
Where does New York City FC's upcoming four-game roadtrip rank among the 6 in club history? Introducing the Roadtrip Misery Index, which is totally scientific.
Late road magic from Ezequiel Ponce helps Houston snap San Diego winning streak
Why this MLS Player of the Matchday vote went to Houston Dynamo FC's Argentine No 10, not Lionel Messi, who won the actual award. Plus: Two NYCFC players earn starting spots in Team of the Matchday.
Fooled Around and Fell in Love: Why we're so into the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
With the final three games of the 2025 Club World Cup taking place at MetLife Stadium, we take stock of a tournament that has won us over.
Episode 45: The world learns what we already know about Matt Freese
We reflect on on Matt Freese's breakout USMNT performance, review NYCFC's losing trip to Canada, and preview NYCFC-Toronto FC. Plus: Michael Battista joins the show to discuss his report on the return of the Cosmos.
Evander carries FC Cincinnati to another impressive away win
This round of MLS Player of the Matchday voting felt like a referendum on the developing debate over who should win the MLS MVP award this season.
Is the FIFA Club World Cup winning us over?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup group stage games are done and dusted: Michael Battista and Matthew Mangam discuss the highs and lows of the tournament so far, and what they're looking forward to seeing in the knockout rounds.
Milan Iloski scores four to carry San Diego to top of Western Conference
Four goals scored in 12 minutes by San Diego's Iloski in his first MLS start earned him our vote for Player of the Matchday.
2025 New York City FC Player Salaries Revealed: 7 Takeaways
New York City FC cut their payroll by 19% to $11.8 million, and now ranks #24 in the 30-team league.
Matt Freese remains USMNT's No 1 — for now
A look at the mistake made by NYCFC’s Matt Freese against Haiti, and why he's still the starter of choice for USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Hannes Wolf delivered Player of the Matchday-worthy performance for NYCFC
Sure, Wolf didn't win the final vote for Player of the Matchday, but he received our vote for his three goal contributions in New York City FC's 4-0 win over Atlanta.
2025 Midterm Report Card: David Lee
Positive moves have been made, but the work of NYCFC's Sporting Director feels incomplete and left too late to make the most of what remains of the 2025 season.