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26 Predictions for 2026

Once again, we look into our size 2 crystal ball, and see visions of the year to come.

New York City FC 1-2 Sporting Kansas City: 4 Thoughts

NYCFC's second Coachella friendly was a chance for the squad's depth, like 17-year-old striker Seymour Reid, to make cases for more 2026 minutes, while also giving us a first glimpse of Kai Trewin in action.

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Power Ranking all 2026 MLS kits

We look at all 30 of the 2026 MLS, and pass ruthless judgement on every one. Spoiler alert: Inter Miami's "Car Valet Kit" (not the real name) didn't place well.

New York City FC release 2026 All Nations Kit

Blue shirt, white shorts, orange socks: The 2026 All Nations 2026 Kit "represents how the many cultures of New York City combine to form something even greater."

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New York City FC valued at $1.12 billion

The latest Major League Soccer valuations put together by Sportico rank NYCFC as the 5th-most-valuable club in the league, with their value rising by 12% compared to 2025.

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Where's Talles Magno?

The Prodigal Winger returned to New York City FC at the start of preseason and took the #11 kit. But Talles Magno was absent from the lineup on Sunday, and wasn't spotted in training.

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New York City FC 1-1 LAFC: 5 Thoughts

A New York City FC missing key players (and, ahem, a striker) played to a 1-1 draw under the bright, clear desert skies in their opening game at the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational.

Cosmos mini-ticket plans start at $50 for four games

Pick a Plan ticket packages from the Cosmos start at $16.68 per ticket, and include the home opener vs Portland Hearts of Pine on March 7 for free: Here are the matchups we'd see.

2026 Coachella Valley Invitational preview

Talles Magno at the No 9? Kevin O'Toole in midfield? Here are the New York City FC players to watch at the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational.

Moussa Sylla move to New York City FC collapses

The 26-year-old striker looked set to join NYCFC from FC Schalke 04, but concerns raised by New York City over Sylla's medical led to a breakdown in negotiations and a scathing statement from Schalke ripping NYCFC.

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Will Kai Trewin be an upgrade over Justin Haak?

The 24-year-old Australian defender was one of the best players in the A-League last year, and looks like he could become New York City FC's most attack-minded center-back since Alex Callens.

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Cosmos launch 2026 away kit

The midnight-blue shirt was introduced via community photo shoots at a bodega and a brew pub in North Jersey, close to the new home of the Cosmos at historic Hinchcliffe Stadium in Patterson.

Gotham 4-0 AS FAR: 3 Thoughts

The Bats rolled over Morocco's AS FAR in the third-place match of the inaugural FIFA Women's Champion Cup as collegiate signings Andrea Kitahata and Talia Sommer made their professional debuts.

The Todd Dunivant era starts strong

Big New York City FC signings made early in the transfer window sets Dunivant apart from his Sporting Director predecessor, with the squad looking built before the season starts.

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