Mitja Ilenič, Tayvon Gray, and NYCFC's enduring right-back battle
Ilenič has looked good playing the bulk of the early 2025 minutes, but Gray is on the way back to full fitness. Who will Pascal Jansen pick as his regular starter?
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The rapid rise of Seymour Reid
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Pep Biel stars as Charlotte FC stay hot
The Spanish attacker had one goal and two assists in Charlotte's 4-1 win over San Jose, earning our vote for Player of the Matchday. Plus: NYCFC's Matt Freese starts in the Team of the Matchday.
New York City vs Columbus player ratings
The vote for Player of the Match from the 0-0 draw with the Crew was lopsided in favor of the highest-rated New York City FC player, goalkeeper Matt Freese.
New York City 0-0 Columbus: 5 Thoughts
The major takeaways from a scoreless draw in Columbus, as New York City FC leaned on its excellent goalkeeper and its youth to get a point from a match dominated by the home side.
Brooklyn FC debuts in Brooklyn amid rough run of results
The good: Brooklyn FC played their first two USL Super League matches at Coney Island's Maimonides Park. The bad: They lost both home games to remain winless during the Spring half of the season.
USL will introduce promotion and relegation
USL owners voted to implement promotion and relegation to coincide with the planned launch of the organization's new Division I-sanctioned men's league.
Tristan Blackmon leads Vancouver to best-in-MLS start
Our MLS Player of the Matchday vote goes to the center-back who scored and helped keep a clean sheet to make it four straight MLS wins for the Whitecaps. Plus, Alonso Martínez earns a spot in Team of the Matchday.
Alonso Martínez stunner earns NYCFC gritty win over New England
New York City FC got well-taken goals from Julián Fernández and Alonso Martínez and overcame some in-game adversity to grind out a tight 2-1 win.
New York City 2-1 New England: 4 Thoughts
A lot went on in New York City's second straight win: Injuries, own goals, formation rearrangements, yet it all added up to another victory at Yankee Stadium.
What stood out from New York City FC's 10th anniversary celebrations
Andrea Pirlo was the famous face making the media rounds to mark the 10th anniversary of NYCFC's on-field debut, but honoring the team's cult heroes and Founding Members struck the strongest chords.
Nick Cushing named interim manager of Manchester City women's team
Cushing returns to women's soccer and to the exact job he held before becoming Ronny Deila's NYCFC assistant in 2020.
Roman Bürki, St. Louis make spotless start to MLS season
The St. Louis goalkeeper made eight saves on the road against LA Galaxy to earn our vote for MLS Player of the Matchday, plus New York City FC finally has a player in the Team of the Matchday.
New York City FC 2-1 Orlando: 4 Thoughts
Jonathan Shore starred while making his first MLS start and Hannes Wolf broke a personal goal drought by scoring the game-winner to help NYCFC win their home opener.
NYCFC II debuts a pigeon kit for the 2025 season
The pigeon is in as a secondary logo for the MLS NEXT Pro squad, with NYCFC II unveiling white-and-blue pinstriped kits that swap out the club crest for the team's bird mascot.
New York City FC should be desperately seeking a No 10
NYCFC still struggles without Maxi Moralez on the field, which should underscore the urgent need to add another elite playmaker to the squad.