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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.
2025 Final Grade: Matt Freese
Matt Freese isn't just a standout goalkeeper for New York City FC; the 27-year-old made his USMNT debut this year, and is now the first-choice No 1 heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2026 FIFA World Cup Draw: MetLife Stadium games are set
Groups C, E, I, and L will play group stage games at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — Brazil, England, Ecuador, France, Germany, Morocco, Norway, Panama, and Senegal are coming to the Meadowlands. Plus: Will NYCFC teammates Matt Freese and Aiden O'Neill face each other in Group D?
5 Things to know about Todd Dunivant
What stands out about New York City FC's new Sporting Director: His path to becoming a soccer executive, the on-field identity of his Sacramento Republic teams, and how he might handle business at NYCFC.
Alonso Martínez undergoes surgery for knee injury suffered on int'l duty with Costa Rica
New York City FC now confirms that striker Alonso Martínez had surgery to repair his right ACL after suffering the injury against Haiti in Curaçao on November 13.
Gotham FC announce 2026 roster moves
Midge Purce is a free agent but is in negations with the club; Geyse returns to Manchester United after spending 2025 with the Bats on loan.
2025 MLS fan survey results
3,489 MLS fans speak: They want more from Apple TV, find the Best-of-3 round confusing, prefer Bluesky over X, and hate the special treatment shown to Inter Miami and Lionel Messi.
2026 US Open Cup: Fewer teams, shorter format
New York City FC and Red Bull New York are among 16 MLS teams that will play in the 2026 US Open Cup. But just 17 USLC teams will participate, down from 24 in 2025, as the tournament shrinks to make room for the FIFA World Cup.
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