2025 Final Grade: Julián Fernández
The 21-year-old winger had the best season of his career. So why does it feel like he didn't meet expectations?
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Brooklyn FC Coach Marlon LeBlanc: 'I will work tirelessly to give Brooklyn our best product'
In this exclusive interview, the first-ever Brooklyn FC men's coach on why he took the gig, how he's approaching building an expansion team from scratch, and how his local roots and years of prior coaching experience will influence his approach.
2025 Final Grade: Hannes Wolf
The Austrian got off to a hot start and became one of New York City FC's main scoring threats, but faded as the season went on.
Kamran Acito signs with New York City FC as Homegrown player
The 21-year-old central defender is originally from Manhattan, played in the NYCFC Academy, made three appearances for NYCFC II in 2022, and just completed a college soccer career at Duke.
Cooper Flax signs Homegrown contract with New York City FC
The 21-year-old midfielder from Wake Forest University becomes the 18th Homegrown player in New York City FC history.
2025 Final Grade: Jonny Shore
The 18-year-old had the most impressive Homegrown debut season in club history, and the strongest year for a teenager at New York City FC since a 19-year-old Jack Harrison had 10 goal involvements in 2016.
2025 Final Grade: Máximo Carrizo
The 17-year-old Homegrown made his First Team debut in 2025, and had some promising looks late in the season. The future looks bright for Carrizo, even if he logged just 83 minutes all year and has yet to make a start.
Scouting Report: A first look at New York City FC's 2026 MLS SuperDraft picks
We analyze NYCFC draft picks Ransford Gyan, Kevin Pierre, Joey Mueller, Luca Nikolai, and handicap their chances of seeing playing time with the First Team.
2025 Final Grade: Nico Fernández Mercau
The 25-year-old Designated Player bolstered the creative side of NYCFC's attack and saved his best and biggest goals for the MLS Cup Playoffs after arriving at midseason.
New York City select Ransford Gyan in 2026 MLS SuperDraft
The 19-year-old Clemson First Team All-American was the #27 pick overall, and becomes the 30th MLS SuperDraft selection in New York City FC history. The club also selected Kevin Pierre (Georgia Southern, #57), Joey Mueller (UCF, #71), and Luca Nikolai (UNC,#87).
New York City FC's history in the MLS SuperDraft
With the 2026 MLS SuperDraft set to take place later this afternoon, here are 5 thoughts about NYCFC's history with the selection process.
2026 Coachella Valley Invitational schedule released
New York City FC will face LAFC, Sporting Kansas City, and San Jose Earthquakes in preseason friendlies next February.
2025 Final Grade: Andrés Perea
Andrés Perea had a breakout year in 2025, but after suffering a leg fracture in the MLS Cup Playoffs his immediate future with the club is unclear.
All the important dates left in New York City FC's offseason
A review of the big dates and offseason deadlines you need to be aware of as you wait to see what moves NYCFC makes to overhaul the 2026 roster.
4 Takeaways from 2026 Cosmos schedule
The Cosmos will open the 2026 season at home when they host Portland Hearts of Pine at Hinchcliffe Stadium on March 14.
2025 Final Grade: Maxi Moralez
The ageless 38-year-old made 34 starts – and the third-most minutes for New York City FC in league games – showing again why he's so important to this squad.
Episode 69: New York City FC's radio voice on his new book of soccer wisdom
Glenn Crooks, New York City's radio play-by-play announcer, joins the pod to talk about his new book of interviews with soccer luminaries, plus, we come to grips with what seems to be the end of Justin Haak's time with the club.
New York City FC will compete in Leagues Cup 2026
The 18 teams to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2025 will represent the league in Leagues Cup 2026, with the format and the focus on Liga MX vs MLS matches unchanged from 2025.
2025 Final Grade: Keaton Parks
Big Bird made the fewest appearances and played the fewest minutes since he ascended to the First Team in 2019. We can only guess how many goals involvements – and wins – he would have contributed to this New York City FC squad in 2025.
2025 Final Grade: Aiden O'Neill
The defensive midfielder is NYCFC's metronome, calm under pressure and smart in possession. He's also soccer's Energizer Bunny, logging 5,044 minutes between playing in Belgium, MLS, and the Australia men's national team.
Brooklyn FC close 2025 with Statement 3–0 road win
Brooklyn FC finish the year strong, battering Tampa Bay Sun FC 3-0 in the Sunshine State.
2025 Final Grade: Mitja Ilenič
The season began brightly for the 20-year-old fullback, but he ended 2025 as an unused substitute in 13 of New York City FC's final 20 matches. Will he fight for more minutes in 2026, or is a transfer away up next for Ilenič?
2025 Final Grade: Kevin O'Toole
The left back was a locked-in starter for one the best defenses in MLS, and earned his first international call-up in November.
Cosmos launch 2026 primary kit
The Cosmos are back, and so is that green shirt: The 2026 jersey by Capelli is an update on the classic color scheme and logo.
Midge Purce signs new deal with Gotham FC
The forward agreed to a one-year deal with the Bats, and will return for her seventh season with the club.
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