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2025 Midterm Report Card: Matt Freese
New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese starts off our 2025 Midterm Report Cards. Not to give anything away, but the Iceman is a star student.

Episode 40: Closing out the May gauntlet
We review the many positives from the 3-1 win over Chicago Fire and look ahead to the final two NYCFC matches of the busy eight-match month of May, plus what lies ahead during the Gold Cup when Matt Freese and Alonso Martínez are likely away.

Episode 39: Few better feelings than 2-0 derby wins at home
Reviewing all the major storylines from New York City FC's 2-0 win over the Red Bulls, plus more on James Sands extending his loan to FC St. Pauli, and a preview as Gregg Berhalter's Chicago Fire FC make their first visit to Yankee Stadium.

Episode 38: Limping into Hudson River Derby week
A review of what went wrong for NYCFC in the back-to-back losses to Pittsburgh and Montréal, plus previews of the trip to face DC United and the first 2025 clash with the New York Red Bulls.

Episode 37: Chasing that three-win week
A packed three-match week for New York City FC means reviewing the big win over FC Cincinnati and previewing the US Open Cup match against Pittsburgh Riverhounds, plus this weekend's CF Montréal visit to Yankee Stadium.

Another Lionel Messi masterclass, another Player of the Matchday win
Playing a part in all five Inter Miami CF goals earns Messi a second straight Player of the Matchday. Plus: Hannes Wolf, Keaton Parks rep New York City FC in Team of the Matchday.

Lionel Messi wins his first Player of the Matchday of 2025
It took until Matchday 16, but Lionel Messi finally finished at the top of our Player of the Matchday ballot for his two goals and one assist in a win over Montréal.

Patrick Agyemang brace helps Charlotte vanquish Columbus
Charlotte FC's striker scored two quintessential striker goals to snap Columbus Crew's 11-match road unbeaten streak, earning our Player of the Matchday vote. Plus: Hannes Wolf of NYCFC makes the Team of the Matchday.

Advance Man: Justin Haak, NYCFC's attacking center-back
Justin Haak might take the field as a center-back, but he's now venturing far upfield to take part in the attack, and playing a key role in New York City FC's recent wins.
GOTHAM FC WIN 2025 CONCACAF W CHAMPIONS CUP
The Bats defeat Tigres UANL 1-0 in Mexico to win the title after Esther González buries the rebound off her missed penalty in the first edition of the tournament.

Gotham FC advance to Concacaf W Champions Cup Final
The Bats defeat Club América 3-1 in Mexico City and will next face Tigres UANL in the championship matchup on Saturday, May 24.

Emily Sonnett called up to USWNT
The Gotham FC defender is the only member of the squad to be named to the roster by head coach Emma Hayes. The USWNT will play two friendlies in June.

Gotham FC go goalless in third straight, fall 1-0 to San Diego Wave
17-year-old San Diego midfielder Kimmi Ascanio scored the only goal of the night as Gotham dropped back-to-back matches and extended their goal drought.

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.

Seymour Reid signs Homegrown contract with New York City FC
The 17-year-old Jamaica-born striker with seven goals in 11 games for NYCFC II now becomes the 17th Homegrown player in NYCFC history.

Aiden O'Neill: What to know about NYCFC's new midfielder
The biggest things to know about 26-year-old Australian midfielder Aiden O'Neill, who just joined NYCFC on a contract through the 2028 season.

Aiden O'Neill signs with New York City FC
The 26-year-old Australia international, who was the captain at Standard de Liège, brings experience and leadership to the New York City midfield.

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.

New York City FC break ground on Willets Point stadium
A few thoughts after spending a chilly afternoon with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, club executives, and city officials at the site of the future Etihad Park.
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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.

New York City FC valued at $1 billion
Major League Soccer now have five clubs worth $1 billion according to Sportico: The average team is now worth $721 million, up from $678 million last year.

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.