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.
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Alonso Martínez called up by Costa Rica
The New York City FC striker is on Costa Rica's 26-player roster for a pair of June World Cup qualifiers and the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup.
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.
New York City 0-3 Houston: 4 Thoughts
Four storylines of note to emerge from New York City FC's lopsided home defeat to Houston Dynamo at Yankee Stadium on Matchday 16.
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.
Brooklyn FC season ends with no playoffs, no wins in Brooklyn
Brooklyn played Carolina Ascent FC to a 0-0 draw in Coney Island to finish an up-and-down inaugural season outside the USL Super League's playoff positions.
Matt Freese called up by USMNT
The New York City FC goalkeeper is on the 27-player roster named by Mauricio Pochettino for a June USMNT training camp before playing two friendlies and the Concacaf Gold Cup.
Federico Bernardeschi dominates as Toronto blow out rivals Montréal
Bernardeschi carried Toronto to a 6-1 away win with two goals and one assist, though didn't win what was an extremely close MLS Player of the Matchday vote.
New York City vs Red Bulls player ratings
Beating the Red Bulls did wonders for the numbers handed out in our latest NYCFC player ratings, and Pascal Jansen earned his highest rating yet.
New York City 2-0 Red Bulls: 4 Thoughts
Four takeaways from the biggest New York City FC win of the 2025 season to date.
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.
Tai Baribo brace rescues Philadelphia, earns him Player of the Matchday
The Philadelphia Union striker scored twice to complete a dramatic comeback over the LA Galaxy which included a match-winning goal in the 96th minute.
New York City FC can't solve Luis Barraza, settle for 0-0 at DC
Frustration for NYCFC as they had most of the good scoring chances at Audi Field but were repeatedly denied by Barraza's heroics in goal while facing his former team for the first time.
Emil Forsberg goes off, Red Bulls deepen LA Galaxy misery in 7-0 win
The 2024 MLS Cup Final rematch in Harrison, New Jersey became a blowout win for the Red Bulls thanks to a masterclass from their Designated Player attacking midfielder.
Keaton Parks foot injury clouds New York City midfield picture
Parks is a key part of the best possible NYCFC midfield, but can he and the team successfully navigate through a foot injury that's lingered since preseason?
San Diego duo of Anders Dreyer, Chucky Lozano destroys Dallas
The two San Diego FC attackers earned spots on our latest MLS Player of the Matchday ballot following the expansion team's huge 5-0 home win.