Not Clear, Not Obvious: Timothy Ford's VAR overreach
Did Timothy Ford's 4-minute VAR review of the penalty awarded to Alonso Martínez meet the standard of a "clear and obvious" error? Watch the video released by PRO Referees and decide for yourself.
Analysis + Opinion
Matt Freese in tough race for USMNT Gold Cup spot
Freese played well in front of Mauricio Pochettino's assistant coaches, but it's not a given he can carve out a spot for himself on the United States roster this summer.
Minnesota United a sign of changing times for analytics in MLS
An attempt to understand what the current moment in MLS analytics looks like through the lens of Minnesota United FC, who recently partnered with American Soccer Analysis.
Josef Martínez makes MLS history with hat trick for Quakes
The San Jose striker now has scored the sixth-most goals in Major League Soccer history, earning our vote in this week's MLS Player of the Matchday race.
David Lee on NYCFC transfers: 'We expect to be pretty active'
New York City FC's Sporting Director says he still plans to sign new players, but they might not be arriving until later this summer.
New York City FC: The most flexible roster in MLS
Introducing the MLS Roster Matrix: We assess the roster flexibility and financial resources of every club in the league.
Djordje Mihailovic brace powers Colorado past Charlotte
Why the Colorado Rapids attacking midfielder earned our vote for MLS Player of the Matchday: The totality of his performance and the opposition he scored his two goals against.
New York City FC off to third-best start in club history
This squad’s 8 points after 5 games trails only the results put up in 2018 and 2021.
Mitja Ilenič, Tayvon Gray, and NYCFC's enduring right-back battle
Ilenič has looked good playing the bulk of the early 2025 minutes, but Gray is on the way back to full fitness. Who will Pascal Jansen pick as his regular starter?
The rapid rise of Seymour Reid
How a 17-year-old newcomer to the New York City FC Academy made one of the more unexpected MLS debuts in New York City FC's history.
Pep Biel stars as Charlotte FC stay hot
The Spanish attacker had one goal and two assists in Charlotte's 4-1 win over San Jose, earning our vote for Player of the Matchday. Plus: NYCFC's Matt Freese starts in the Team of the Matchday.
Tristan Blackmon leads Vancouver to best-in-MLS start
Our MLS Player of the Matchday vote goes to the center-back who scored and helped keep a clean sheet to make it four straight MLS wins for the Whitecaps. Plus, Alonso Martínez earns a spot in Team of the Matchday.
What stood out from New York City FC's 10th anniversary celebrations
Andrea Pirlo was the famous face making the media rounds to mark the 10th anniversary of NYCFC's on-field debut, but honoring the team's cult heroes and Founding Members struck the strongest chords.
Roman Bürki, St. Louis make spotless start to MLS season
The St. Louis goalkeeper made eight saves on the road against LA Galaxy to earn our vote for MLS Player of the Matchday, plus New York City FC finally has a player in the Team of the Matchday.
Power Ranking New York City FC's home openers
New York City FC might have a poor opening day record of 2W-3D-6L, but they're an impressive 7W-2D-1L in their home openers, for a PPHO of 2.3.
New York City FC should be desperately seeking a No 10
NYCFC still struggles without Maxi Moralez on the field, which should underscore the urgent need to add another elite playmaker to the squad.