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Opening Day Blues: A look at NYCFC's miserable record on Matchday 1
Gather 'round, as we tell the tale of NYCFC's unfortunate habit of dropping points on opening day in soul-crushing ways.
Nine Gotham FC players receive international call-ups
From SheBelieves Cup to 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers, many members of the Gotham FC squad will be busy on national-team duty in the weeks leading up to the start of the NWSL regular season.
New York City FC will move to Etihad Park at start of 2027/28 season
NYCFC will continue to play home matches at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field during the 14-game sprint season held in early 2027 before debuting at Etihad Park sometime in July.
Episode 77: Previewing and predicting what's in store for NYCFC in 2026
A season preview episode in which we make bold predictions about New York City FC and where they'll finish in the Eastern Conference, then look ahead to the season opener against Justin Haak's LA Galaxy.
Surveying the new MLS fantasy game landscape
Now that MLS ended their fantasy league, three apps are poised to take its place: Which is right for you, Fantasy UTD, Sofascore, or Kickbase?
HRB Roundtable: Are New York City FC ready for the 2026 season?
Can Pascal Jansen rely on New York City FC's midfield and defensive spine to get the season off to a strong start despite missing a striker?
Brooklyn FC and Fort Lauderdale United Battle to a dramatic 3–3 draw in Florida
A Brooklyn FC reduced to 10 players gave up a last-minute goal to end Valentine's Day with just one point on a night when they could have logged their second away win of the season.
New York City FC 0-2 San Jose: 4 Thoughts
Preseason ended with a second straight New York City FC loss at the Coachella Valley Invitational, but two key contributors made their first starts, and Kevin O'Toole again flexed his versatility.
Pascal Jansen confirms Talles Magno injury: 'This is a minor setback'
The NYCFC coach says Talles Magno won't rejoin team training sessions for one or two more weeks, though injury updates were more positive for midfielders Aiden O'Neill and Jonny Shore.
Forbes values New York City FC over $1 billion
Inter Miami leads MLS with a valuation of $1.35 billion; NYCFC now #4 behind LAFC and LA Galaxy after valuation increases to $1.02 billion.
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.
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.
Episode 76: What the preseason matches tell us about the state of NYCFC's roster
Takeaways from the Coachella Valley Invitational matches, including how we think NYCFC can cope with early-season injuries in the midfield and still without a natural option to start at center-forward.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Taty Castellanos scores first Premier League goal for West Ham
Castellanos became the second-ever New York City FC export to score a goal in the English Premier League, his first goal helping West Ham United FC earn a critical win in their relegation survival battle.
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.
Hudson River Blue partners with Sofascore
We will now feature custom statistical analysis and visualization from Sofascore, the sports data website and app powered by Opta.
Episode 75: Where the failed Moussa Sylla transfer leaves NYCFC
Unpacking all the twists of the Moussa Sylla transfer saga and where New York City FC might turn now after not signing the FC Schalke 04 striker.
Pascal Jansen: 'Now we have to switch gears, find a new No 9'
The New York City FC coach addresses the failed Moussa Sylla transfer, Talles Magno's early impression in preseason, and how Kai Trewin fits Jansen's pro-versatility philosophy.
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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