What's a weather delay? Palmeiras breaks scoreless streak to beat Al Ahly
Brazilian giants Palmeiras show their quality by scoring the first goals at MetLife in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup to defeat Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly.
Tri-State Soccer Scene
Palmeiras 2-0 Al Ahly: 3 Thoughts
An announced crowd of 35,179 watched Palmeiras score the first MetLife goals of the tournament – and endure a lengthy weather delay – on a hot afternoon in New Jersey.
Scoreless in New Jersey: Fluminense FC vs Borussia Dortmund ends in entertaining 0-0 draw
The vibes were good despite the scoreline as 34,736 trekked out to MetLife Stadium for a midday, midweek group stage matchup between the Brazilian and German giants.
Playing the Odds: FanDuel fields competitive soccer team
Employees of the sports betting firm's Flatiron office put together a team that plays in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League — and just earned promotion to Division 3.
Palmeiras 0 – 0 Porto: 46,725 Watch exciting (if scoreless) draw at MetLife
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup got off to an entertaining start at MetLife Stadium despite the more than 35,000 empty seats and a problematic pitch.
Cards on the Table: The US Open Cup Round of 16 begins today
A wobbly Red Bulls host a stumbling FC Dallas, while the Riverhounds hope to add another cupset with a win over Philadelphia. Plus: Pancyprian Freedoms beat Lansdowne Yonkers, 3-2.
USMNT to play in Harrison, NJ for first time since 2017
The United States men's national team returns to the Tri-State Area after a years-long absence with a friendly against South Korea on Saturday, September 6 at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Chaotic, Sicko, Beautiful Goals: The US Open Cup Third Round begins today
Open Cup Digest #14: Detroit City vs Westchester, Portland Hearts of Pine vs Rhode Island, and why these games matter to New York City. Bonus: Sacramento Republic vs El Farolito.
Good vs Evil: US Open Cup's Second Round begins today
Open Cup Digest #13: Why upstarts Hearts of Pine and Westchester SC should advance, and why Chattanooga FC are playing for the soul of American soccer
US Open Cup returns with six local amateur sides eyeing Cupsets
What to know about the amateur teams from in and around the New York area facing off against lower-division professional squads in the First Round of the 110th edition of America's oldest soccer tournament.
APSL no longer affiliated with NISA Nation
The move by the amateur American Premier Soccer League will leave NISA Nation with no teams in the Northeast.
Report: NISA still unsanctioned
NISA is publicly committed to start the 2025 season in April, but that timeframe is in doubt as the official status of the Division III league remains unclear.
Professional soccer coming to Paterson's historic Hinchliffe Stadium
North Jersey Pro Soccer announced the launch of men's and women's teams that will compete in the United Soccer League, and play games in the 93-year-old New Jersey stadium.
2025 US Open Cup First Round matchups officially set
Eight Tri-State Area teams — six amateur, two professional — start their Open Cup journeys in the tournament's opening round, set to be played between March 18-20.
Amateurs vs pros
Open Cup Digest #11: Here are the 8 lower-league teams from the Tri-State Area competing in the 2025 US Open Cup.
Brooklyn amateur side impress against Ecuadorian giants Barcelona SC
A Friendly in New Jersey brought out thousands of fans of the Ecuadorian club, but Brooklyn’s Osner's FC held their own while enlisting former and aspiring professional players.