Another Lionel Messi masterclass, another Player of the Matchday win
Playing a part in all five Inter Miami CF goals earns Messi a second straight Player of the Matchday. Plus: Hannes Wolf, Keaton Parks rep New York City FC in Team of the Matchday.
Analysis + Opinion
2025 Midterm Report Card: Matt Freese
New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese starts off our 2025 Midterm Report Cards. Not to give anything away, but the Iceman is a star student.
Lionel Messi wins his first Player of the Matchday of 2025
It took until Matchday 16, but Lionel Messi finally finished at the top of our Player of the Matchday ballot for his two goals and one assist in a win over Montréal.
Patrick Agyemang brace helps Charlotte vanquish Columbus
Charlotte FC's striker scored two quintessential striker goals to snap Columbus Crew's 11-match road unbeaten streak, earning our Player of the Matchday vote. Plus: Hannes Wolf of NYCFC makes the Team of the Matchday.
Advance Man: Justin Haak, NYCFC's attacking center-back
Justin Haak might take the field as a center-back, but he's now venturing far upfield to take part in the attack, and playing a key role in New York City FC's recent wins.
Will Mounsef Bakrar score for NYCFC again?
The NYCFC striker is following up a terrible 2024 with an even worse 2025: The club's No 9 has zero goals — and just one shot on target.
Federico Bernardeschi dominates as Toronto blow out rivals Montréal
Bernardeschi carried Toronto to a 6-1 away win with two goals and one assist, though didn't win what was an extremely close MLS Player of the Matchday vote.
The Hudson River Derby in 12 numbers
81 Goals scored, 877 fouls, 12 red cards, 19 clean sheets: We take a look at the stats of the first 30 Hudson River Derby games.
Tai Baribo brace rescues Philadelphia, earns him Player of the Matchday
The Philadelphia Union striker scored twice to complete a dramatic comeback over the LA Galaxy which included a match-winning goal in the 96th minute.
No Help: NYCFC bench among worst in MLS
New York City is struggling to score goals and win games, but when the squad needs help off the bench, there's been no support.
Emil Forsberg goes off, Red Bulls deepen LA Galaxy misery in 7-0 win
The 2024 MLS Cup Final rematch in Harrison, New Jersey became a blowout win for the Red Bulls thanks to a masterclass from their Designated Player attacking midfielder.
Youth League: Pascal Jansen sets new mark for Homegrown, MLS SuperDraft debuts
Four Homegrowns and two SuperDraft picks saw their First Team debuts in the opening months of this year, eclipsing the previous club record.
8 Games in 4 weeks: New York City FC equals busiest run of games in history
The schedule this month matches the club record set in 2022.
Contending or Rebuilding: What is NYCFC trying to achieve?
New York City FC tells the fanbase that the goal is to win trophies every year — and that it's okay to play two-thirds of the season with an unfinished squad.
San Diego duo of Anders Dreyer, Chucky Lozano destroys Dallas
The two San Diego FC attackers earned spots on our latest MLS Player of the Matchday ballot following the expansion team's huge 5-0 home win.
Fast-Tracked: The rise of Jonny Shore
Jonny Shore was in the Starting XI for all 4 of New York City FC's wins this season. Here's a deep dive on the teenager, and why the arrival of Aiden O'Neill might change how his playing time is managed.