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HRB Roundtable: What we thought of Leagues Cup Phase One
Leagues Cup Phase One is in the books: New York City FC is out, Deportivo Toluca is top of the Liga MX table, and we have some opinions to share about what went down these past 10 days.

HRB Roundtable: What we thought of Leagues Cup Phase One
Leagues Cup Phase One is in the books: New York City FC is out, Deportivo Toluca is top of the Liga MX table, and we have some opinions to share about what went down these past 10 days.

New York City vs Toluca player ratings
Alonso Martínez earns his eighth POTM this year in NYCFC's 2-1 loss to Toluca — and referee Pierre-Luc Lauziere gets a season-low rating for his shambolic officiating.

Toluca eliminates NYCFC from Leagues Cup
Three goals, six yellow cards, and one questionable VAR decision: New York City FC exits 2025 Leagues Cup after losing to Deportivo Toluca at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx.

Episode 50: Leagues Cup: Fun for two minutes then over for NYCFC
A full review of New York City FC's three-match run in Leagues Cup, including our immediate post-match reaction to the 2-1 loss to Toluca that confirmed elimination.

New York City FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors
Your fuego source for 2025 NYCFC transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets before the MLS transfer window closes.

Mounsef Bakrar departs NYCFC to join Dinamo Zagreb
The striker heads back to Croatia and signs with Dinamo Zagreb after scoring a total of 10 goals for New York City FC in all competitions across parts of three seasons.

New York City to sign Raul Gustavo: Report
NYCFC will pay Ferencváros €1 million for Brazilian center-back Raul Gustavo, according to information coming out of Hungary. Here's what we know about the left-footed 26-year-old.

Birk Risa departs NYCFC to rejoin Molde FK
The 27-year-old defender leaves New York City FC after parts of three seasons in MLS and transfers back to his former club in Norway's Eliteserien.

New York City FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors
Your fuego source for 2025 NYCFC transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets before the MLS transfer window closes.

HRB Roundtable: What we thought of Leagues Cup Phase One
Leagues Cup Phase One is in the books: New York City FC is out, Deportivo Toluca is top of the Liga MX table, and we have some opinions to share about what went down these past 10 days.

New York City vs Toluca player ratings
Alonso Martínez earns his eighth POTM this year in NYCFC's 2-1 loss to Toluca — and referee Pierre-Luc Lauziere gets a season-low rating for his shambolic officiating.

NYCFC-Columbus match postponed due to Citi Field grass issues
How Blackpink concerts, sod installations, and extreme heat all teamed up to force New York City FC to postpone their meeting with Columbus Crew.

Esther González nominated for 2025 Ballon d'Or
Gotham FC teammate Ann-Katrin Berger nominated for 2025 Yashin Trophy, given to world's best goalkeeper.
Gotham returns from international break with draw against the Chicago Stars
Rookie Khyah Harper scored her first NWSL goal in her first professional start in Gotham FC's first game back from international break.

England win back-to-back European Championships
The Lionesses successfully defend their European title: England defeat Spain on penalties 3-1 in the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship after Chloe Kelly scored the winner.

Spain defeat Germany to set up World Cup final rematch with England
Reigning World Champions Spain defeat Germany 1-0 in extra time to meet England in the 2025 Women's Euros finals on July 27.

HRB Roundtable: What we thought of Leagues Cup Phase One
Leagues Cup Phase One is in the books: New York City FC is out, Deportivo Toluca is top of the Liga MX table, and we have some opinions to share about what went down these past 10 days.

Vermont Green vs Ballard FC is the national championship American soccer deserves
When these two non-professional teams face off in the USL League Two title game on Saturday, it'll be more than a game — it's what grassroots soccer can be in this country when done right.

Episode 49: Trending up in time for Leagues Cup
New York City FC won in wild fashion down in Texas and a promising debut from new Designated Player Nico Fernández got us more excited than ever to bring on the unique quirks of another Leagues Cup.

Hat trick heroics earn Alonso Martínez MLS Player of the Matchday
Alonso Martínez becomes the first NYCFC player to win MLS Player of the Matchday since the last time he won it back in September 2024. Plus: Maxi Moralez earns a spot in Team of the Matchday.

Episode 50: Leagues Cup: Fun for two minutes then over for NYCFC
A full review of New York City FC's three-match run in Leagues Cup, including our immediate post-match reaction to the 2-1 loss to Toluca that confirmed elimination.

Episode 49: Trending up in time for Leagues Cup
New York City FC won in wild fashion down in Texas and a promising debut from new Designated Player Nico Fernández got us more excited than ever to bring on the unique quirks of another Leagues Cup.

Episode 48: What stood out during the NYCFC road gauntlet
Featuring reviews of the NYCFC performances in Orlando and Kansas City, updates on some transfer rumors swirling around, what to expect ending the road trip at FC Dallas, and a brief review of what's new about Leagues Cup.

Episode 47: Road pain and roster change
The long, hot NYCFC road trip started poorly in Charlotte, but on the flip side, there are plenty of summer transfers to discuss and two more away games inside the week for NYCFC to turn their poor road form around.

NYCFC-Columbus match postponed due to Citi Field grass issues
How Blackpink concerts, sod installations, and extreme heat all teamed up to force New York City FC to postpone their meeting with Columbus Crew.

Donald Trump weighs in on NYCFC's new Queens stadium
The current President of the United States discussed Etihad Park during a visit to City Football Group's home turf in Abu Dhabi.

Casino across from NYCFC stadium moves closer to reality
The $8 billion Metropolitan Park redevelopment of Citi Field's parking lots is gaining key political support, but it's still not a done deal.

Timeline: How New York City FC got their soccer stadium
If you either missed or forgot about some of the twists and turns in the long journey to Etihad Park, here's a comprehensive timeline of the years-long New York City soccer stadium saga.
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Who is Nico Fernández?
A deep dive into the 25-year-old Designated Player who joined the team this month — and who we could see play this week.

2025 New York City FC Player Salaries Revealed: 7 Takeaways
New York City FC cut their payroll by 19% to $11.8 million, and now ranks #24 in the 30-team league.

Contending or Rebuilding: What is NYCFC trying to achieve?
New York City FC tells the fanbase that the goal is to win trophies every year — and that it's okay to play two-thirds of the season with an unfinished squad.

The 50 most valuable soccer clubs in the world: New York City FC remains #20
NYCFC is valued at $1 billion, which makes it one of 5 MLS teams to crack the Top 20.

What to Eat at Citi Field: 2025 Update
A comprehensive guide to the dining options at Citi Field for New York City FC fans.

10 Numbers that define New York City FC's first 10 games
Notable numbers that shed light on some of the big things that have gone right and gone wrong for NYCFC so far this season.

David Lee on NYCFC transfers: 'We expect to be pretty active'
New York City FC's Sporting Director says he still plans to sign new players, but they might not be arriving until later this summer.

New York City FC: The most flexible roster in MLS
Introducing the MLS Roster Matrix: We assess the roster flexibility and financial resources of every club in the league.

2025 Leagues Cup format explained
The four best teams from MLS will face the four best teams from Liga MX as determined by Phase One (don't call it a group stage). It's complicated! Which is why we decode it here.