Spoiler Alert: Boston Legacy FC make debut in 1-0 loss to Gotham FC
Esther González came on at the half to score the game's only goal, delivering a road win for Gotham FC as the team set out to defend their NWSL title.
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Matchday 5: New York City vs Inter Miami in The Bronx
New York City FC host Lionel Messi and the Miami Sound Machine in a grudge rematch of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals. NYCFC are scoring at will despite playing without a true No 9: Can they extend their winning streak over a stumbling Inter Miami?
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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Inter Miami
No Javier Mascherano? No problem: The Inter Miami head coach is suspended for the matchup with New York City FC at Citi Field, but the most valuable team in MLS history have Rodrigo de Paul, Dayne St. Clair, Mateo Silvetti, and a short-ish midfielder named Lionel Messi.
New York City FC 3-1 Colorado Rapids: HRB Gallery
Here's the next installment of the Hudson River Blue Gallery, featuring photographs by Oscar Gamez of New York City FC's 3-1 win over Colorado Rapids City at Yankee Stadium.
National Champs vs Wooden Spoon Winners: US Open Cup returns with three New York City area matches
The US Open Cup is back, baby! Today and tomorrow will see FC Motown play Hartford Athletic, SC Vistula Garfield play One Knoxville SC, and Westchester SC play NY Renegades FC.
Episode 81: NYCFC on a win streak, Inter Miami visits for a 'statement game'
Breaking down a third straight NYCFC win, another injury for James Sands, another USMNT call-up for Matt Freese, and another meeting with Inter Miami.
Gotham FC to play Washington Spirit at Citi Field
Gotham will host Washington Spirit in a 2025 NWSL Championship rematch on Wednesday, July 15, a match dubbed The Queens Classic that also marks Gotham's debut in the borough.
Matt Freese back with USMNT for March friendlies
Freese is on the 27-player United States roster for upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Portugal in Atlanta, with the New York City FC goalkeeper trying to nail down a starting spot for this summer's World Cup.
Pascal Jansen: Fastest New York City FC head coach to 20 league wins
Pascal Jansen needed 37 games to get to 20 wins, besting Ronny Deila (38), Patrick Vieira (43), and Domé Torrent (44). Jansen now has the best win percentage (54.1%) and more points per game (1.78) than any head coach in club history.
MLS Cup to be played on a Friday
The league's championship match will take place on Friday, December 18, as the MLS Cup Playoffs shift two weeks later than usual to avoid conflict with the November international break.
Olympic soccer coming to Etihad Park in 2028
The new Willets Point, Queens stadium will host nine Olympic matches as part of a cross-country approach to staging the soccer tournament of the 2028 Los Angeles games.
New York City vs Colorado player ratings
Nico Fernández Mercau is your Player of the Match for the second time just four games into the 2026 season. Was it because of the brace? Or the highlight-reel free kick that fooled the entire Colorado Rapids back line?
NYCFC II opens home slate with shootout win over Red Bull II
Seymour Reid scored and Tomás Romero made four saves including two in the shootout to help New York City FC II earn a 1-1 draw, and a 5-4 win on penalties, against Red Bull New York II at Belson Stadium.
New York City cruise past Colorado for third straight win
Nico Fernández Mercau gave his best Alonso Martínez impression, bagging a first-half brace as New York City FC bested Colorado Rapids 3-1 in the Bronx to stay to top of the Eastern Conference.
Spoiler Alert: Boston Legacy FC make debut in 1-0 loss to Gotham FC
Esther González came on at the half to score the game's only goal, delivering a road win for Gotham FC as the team set out to defend their NWSL title.
Cosmos return, lose 3-1 to Portland at home
The Cosmos made their USL League One debut in front of more than 4,000 fans at Hinchliffe Stadium: The mood was good despite losing to Portland Hearts of Pine.
New York City 3-1 Colorado: 4 Thoughts
A brace for Nico Fernández Mercau and a welcome back goal from Talles Magno earned NYCFC a third straight win, as they beat the Rapids 3-1 in The Bronx.
New York City 3-1 Colorado: Rate the players
New York City FC beat the Rapids to make it three straight wins, extending their unbeaten start to the 2026 season. Now you get to rate all the players, Pascal Jansen, and the first-timer ref.
Matchday 4: New York City vs Colorado at Yankee Stadium
New York City FC tries to go four matches unbeaten to start 2026 as they host a young Rapids side in a cross-conference clash that will see referee Brandon Stevis make his MLS debut. Will Pascal Jansen get his 20th league win as NYCFC coach?
Tayvon Gray's evolution into an attacking threat
The New York City FC right-back was one of the best defenders in MLS last year. With two goal involvements just three games into the season, could Gray progress into a league-leading two-way threat in 2026?
James Sands out for remainder of Bundesliga season following ankle surgery
FC St. Pauli ruled Sands out for the remainder of their 2025/26 season after he needed surgery to repair ligament damage in his left ankle.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Colorado Rapids
A rebuilt Colorado Rapids are riding a two-game winning streak under new Head Coach Matt Wells after shutting out Portland Timbers at home at putting four past LA Galaxy. But can they do it on a cold Saturday night in The Bronx?
Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
A big signing on the eve of NWSL season kickoff as Gotham picks up Chelsea FC and Norway forward Guro Reiten on a contract through the 2029 season.
Cosmos Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
We can confirm that center back Marcelo Lage departed the Cosmos after signing with the club in mid-December.
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