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Peter Molinari called up by United States for U-17 World Cup qualifiers
The 16-year-old central midfielder signed to NYCFC II is one of 21 players trying to help the United States qualify for this November's U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
Pascal Jansen holds first press conference of 2026
The New York City FC head coach took a moment from preseason training to discuss his relationship with Todd Dunivant, a search for a No 9, how to replace Justin Haak, and why Drew Baiera is making a case for himself on the First Team.
NYCFC II's 2026 schedule includes seven Randall's Island matches
New York City FC's MLS Next Pro squad will evenly split their 14 home matches between Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island and Belson Stadium in Jamaica, Queens.
MLS release 2026 GAM figures
New York City FC have $5.45 million in General Allocation Money, which puts them at #11 in the league — that's up from $3.29 million in 2025.
Highlights from Todd Dunivant's first press conference
New York City FC's new sporting director spoke with the media for the first time since taking the position at the start of 2026: Here are 7 takeaways from our introduction to the Toddfather.
Episode 73: Todd Dunivant meets the media, Julián Fernández transfer rumors swirl
We do some close reading of the new New York City FC Sporting Director's first statements to the press and wonder if one of his first moves will be sending winger Julián Fernández to a South American club on loan.
Mayor Mamdani AFCON watch party a glimpse of World Cup counter-programming to come
Zohran Mamdani hosted a free viewing of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final at a city courthouse, and the soccer-loving Mayor has plans to organize more free watch parties during the FIFA World Cup.
Rocco Commisso, former New York Cosmos owner, dead at 76
A look at Rocco B. Commisso, the Italian billionaire who played striker for Columbia University, revived the New York Cosmos, battled US Soccer, and bought ACF Fiorentina in 2019.
Will Talles Magno play for New York City FC in 2026?
The Prodigal Son has returned to the Big Apple — but how long will he stay?
2026 Gotham FC schedule is here
Gotham starts the NWSL season on March 14 at Gillette Stadium in Boston Legacy FC's inaugural match, while the home opener is one week later against NC Courage at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Episode 72: Maxi Moralez returns, Talles Magno makes the NYCFC preseason roster
It's revolving doors time for the New York City FC roster so we talk Maxi Moralez re-signing, transfer rumors for Mitja Ilenič and Julián Fernández, and the players to watch in preseason, like prodigal son Talles Magno.
Mitja Ilenič loaned to Raków Częstochowa in Poland
The fullback was left out of the New York City FC preseason roster and now heads to Raków in Poland's Ekstraklasa on loan with an option to be bought outright.
Brooklyn FC to hold open tryouts for men's team
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2 pm ET at Maimonides Park, with tryouts open to players age-17 and older, and with a registration fee of $150 per participant.
New York City FC vs LAFC match moved to May
Originally scheduled for October, NYCFC will now host LAFC on Wednesday, May 6, at Citi Field at 7:30 pm ET. No reason was given for the scheduling change.
So, how is that New York City FC depth chart looking?
A position-by-position breakdown of the player pool currently available to Head Coach Pascal Jansen as the 2026 preseason begins.
New York City FC releases preseason roster and it doesn't include Mitja Ilenič
The club is "negotiating a potential transfer" to send Ilenič elsewhere, while five non-roster players receive invites to make it 35 players participating in the team's 2026 preseason.
Maxi Moralez re-signs for 2026 season
The soon-to-be-39-year-old is back for a 10th season as New York City FC's No 10.
New York City FC confirm 2026 preseason schedule
The club will hit three cities and play five preseason friendlies to get ready for the start of the 2026 Major League Soccer season.
Goalkeeper Mac Learned signs with New York City FC
The 23-year-old goalkeeper out of Sacramento State made 14 starts for NYCFC II in MLS Next Pro last season and now joins the MLS squad ahead of the 2026 campaign.
New York City FC attendance climbed slightly in 2025
While MLS attendance overall shrank by 5.36% in 2025, NYCFC's grew for the fourth consecutive year to average 21,853 per match — that's the highest since 2018.
Evan Lim called up to U-20 camp
The 17-year-old NYCFC II midfielder will join the USMNT U-18 squad for a January assessment camp in Mesa, AZ.
SheBelieves Cup coming to Sports Illustrated Stadium
The 11th installment of the tournament comes to the New York metro area for a March 7 doubleheader that will see the United States host Colombia and Canada take on Argentina.
Episode 71: Taty Castellanos at West Ham, NYCFC transfer wish lists, Talles Magno's future
What Taty Castellanos to the Premier League means for the player and his former MLS club, who New York City FC should target in the transfer market, and what might come next for Talles Magno after his Corinthians loan.
One to Watch: Loradana Paletta named to USWNT U-17 camp
The 14-year-old phenom – the only girl on New York City FC’s U15 boy's team – will be one of the youngest players with the USWNT U-17s.
2026 MLS transfer window dates revealed?
It looks like the MLS 2026 winter transfer window will open on Friday, January 23, and close on Thursday, March 26, and the NWSL transfer window will open on Monday, January 26, and close on Monday, March 16.
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