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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. The post MLS Cup to be played on a Friday appeared first on Hudson River Blue .
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.
Episode 80: NYCFC delivers with a home-opener dismantling of Orlando
What had more to do with that 5-0 scoreline: Orlando's badness, or New York City FC's greatness? Plus, we take stock of NYCFC through three game, talk Leagues Cup, and give you a Colorado Rapids preview.
Loradana Paletta called up for United States U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers
Two local clubs are represented on the latest United States U-17 roster, as Gotham FC's Mak Whitham joins NYCFC's Paletta on the squad trying to qualify for the next U-17 World Cup in Morocco.
New York City FC 5-0 Orlando City: HRB Gallery
Welcome to the first Hudson River Blue Gallery, featuring photographs by Oscar Gamez of New York City FC's decisive 5-0 win over Orlando City at Yankee Stadium.
Brooklyn FC makes history, defeats Indy Eleven 1–0 in club debut
The Brooklyn FC men are deserving winners in their inaugural game after defeating Indy Eleven 1-0 at Maimonides Park in Coney Island after Juan Carlos Obregón Jr. scores the first goal in team history.
New York City vs Orlando player ratings
The vibes are good and the numbers are strong after New York City FC's 5-0 thumping of Orlando City in the 2026 home opener. Maxi Moralez is your Player of the Match for his one goal, two-assist performance.
New York City crushes 10-man Orlando for first home win of 2026
A Keaton Parks brace and a Maxi Moralez masterclass paced New York City FC to a 5-0 victory at Yankee Stadium, their ninth win from 12 all-time home openers.
USA 1 - 0 Colombia: 4 Thoughts on winning the 2026 SheBelieves Cup
The USWNT won their record eighth SheBelieves Cup with a massive strike from 21-year-old Alyssa Thompson, who is proving to be one of the squad's most consistently dangerous players.
New York City FC 5-0 Orlando: 4 Thoughts
New York City FC rolled over a dysfunctional Orlando City to win their home opener by a 5-0 margin, extending their unbeaten start to the 2026 season.
Matchday 3: New York City vs Orlando in The Bronx
Major League Soccer returns to the Five Boroughs as New York City FC host Orlando City at Yankee Stadium for the 2026 home opener.
Brooklyn FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
The Brooklyn men's roster stands at 21 after adding Callum Frogson, CJ Olney Jr., Malik Pinto, and Ryan McLaughlin, and losing Arun Basuljevic to retirement.
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