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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.
2025 Final Grade: Tayvon Gray
The Pigeon's best attacking wingback in 2024 took major steps to becoming one of the best overall defenders in Major League Soccer in 2025.
Brooklyn FC's USL Championship debut set for March 2026
BKFC men are scheduled to face Indy Eleven on March 8, 2026, at Maimonides Park in Coney Island in their first-ever competitive game. Now all Brooklyn FC have to do is sign enough players to field a team.
2025 Final Grade: Raul Gustavo
The 26-year-old center back, who made just 10 appearances since joining NYCFC in August, is physical, technical — and inconsistent.
2025 Final Grade: Justin Haak
It was a career year for the Homegrown, who not only started all 43 NYCFC games this year, and led the team 3,840 minutes, he was among the league elite in blocks, interceptions, and passes.
Episode 68: Messi gets MLS Cup, NYCFC gets graded
What Messi winning MLS Cup means for the league, how some of New York City FC's best- and worst-performing players did during the 2025 season, and who got the most favorable groups and games from the World Cup Draw.
Brooklyn FC fall to Carolina Ascent 1–0 on road
BKFC are still losing for their first away win of the 2025.26 season after being held scoreless by Carolina Ascent.
"Put It on Frame" Excerpt: Glenn Crooks in conversation with Emma Hayes
In this passage from "Put It on Frame: Stories and Strategies from Top Soccer Coaches and Experts," USWNT head coach Emma Hayes explains how "sociological and political underpinnings have influenced my coaching."
Marlon LeBlanc hired as first Brooklyn FC men's coach
The longtime coach of Philadelphia Union II will take charge of the inaugural Brooklyn men's squad ahead of its USL Championship debut in 2026.
2025 Final Grade: Thiago Martins
His wasn't a perfect season in 2025, but it was another season in which you could consistently call the 30-year-old club captain one of the top center-backs in MLS.
2025 Final Grade: Tomás Romero
The backup goalkeeper made 5 appearances this season, allowing just 0.71 goals per 90 minutes while comping a record of 3W-0D-2L.
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