Tactics, Formations, Analysis

Talles Magno, Thiago make MLS “22 Under 22”

We take a look at NYCFC’s history with a list that is arbitrary does a good job handicapping young talent

By Oliver Strand September 21

Os brasileiros vão nos liderar

Héber, Talles Magno, Gabriel Pereira, and Thiago have more than enough attacking firepower to lead NYCFC to a second consecutive MLS title

By Oliver Strand July 29

The overhaul of NYCFC begins

With a group of core players approaching free agency, sporting director David Lee will soon face some difficult roster decisions.

By AndrewLeigh July 27

Hot Take: Tayvon Gray is the future of NYCFC

The 19-year-old Homegrown is good, and getting better, and will become world-class

By DerianTrahan July 19

Shape-Shifter: How Nick Cushing’s tactics defeated Gerhard Struber’s press

New York City FC lined up in a 4-3-2-1 but beat the Red Bulls with a 3-5-2 formation that pulled apart the New Jersey defense

By Oliver Strand July 18

New England deserved another red card

Bruce Arena complained about the ref in New York City FC’s 4-2 win, but his undisciplined players were simply held accountable for their actions

By Oliver Strand July 11

Are NYCFC a pressing team?

New York City are known for the possession-based play, but the data show that when the Pigeons don’t have the ball they’re the most active pressing team in MLS

By JamesNalton July 11

New York City FC midterm report card

Our expert writers sit down for a Roundtable discussion and grade NYCFC’s performance halfway through the 2022 season

By Noah Kassell Yung, AndrewLeigh, and 1 more July 7

Video: All 50 goals Taty Castellanos scored for NYCFC

The striker scored on his debut in 2018, and knocked in his 49th and 50th goals over the weekend

By Oliver Strand July 5

Justin Haak gets his chance

Injuries opened the door for the homegrown midfielder, but will he seize this opportunity?

By AndrewLeigh July 1

It makes me want to dribble dribble

Talles Magno is one of the most elite dribblers in MLS: Will his finishing and passing also reach that level?

By Noah Kassell Yung June 28

Where are they now? Grading New York City FC’s offseason moves

We check up on James Sands, Jesús Medina, Gudi Thorarrinson, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, and Tony Rocha

By Noah Kassell Yung June 17

Keaton Parks and Recreation

The data show that the NYCFC midfielder is among the best in MLS, and deserves a shot at the USMNT

By JamesNalton June 17

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Plan Ahead: Three proposals to replace Taty Castellanos

Here is how NYCFC can fill the Taty-sized hole in the attack after the striker leaves for a bigger stage

By MychalKersting June 15

NYCFC need more from the fullbacks

Injuries unsettled what had been consistently productive positions

By AndrewLeigh May 19

Hot Take: We need Maxi in the back

Why one of the best No 10s in the history of MLS should be NYCFC’s new No 6

By DerianTrahan May 17

Let the kids play

The US Open Cup could showcase NYCFC’s next generation of midfielders

By AndrewLeigh May 9

Gabriel Pereira dos Santos: Starter, or super-sub?

The understated 20-year-old has changed games coming off the bench since joining NYCFC in March for a reported $5.5 million fee

By Oliver Strand May 6

Ronny Deila: Maxi Moralez and Thiago Martins back in training with First Team

NYCFC manager expects San Jose game on Sunday to be aggressive: "We have to earn the right to play, and be tough inside the two boxes"

By Oliver Strand April 28

The end of the hangover

With the CONCACAF Champions League behind them, NYCFC can focus on being the best team in MLS

By Oliver Strand April 20

NYCFC bring the fight—but it’s not enough

New York City are knocked out of CONCACAF Champions League, Seattle Sounders advance on 4-2 aggregate

By Rafael Noboa y Rivera April 14

Roundtable: How NYCFC can beat Seattle Sounders

Hudson River Blue’s panel of writers map out what NYCFC need to do to overcome Seattle’s 3-1 goal advantage, advance to the CONCACAF Champions League Finals

By Calvin Daniel, Javier Gutierrez, and 2 more April 12