Oppo Research: 5 Things about Columbus Crew
Columbus is off to an unbeaten start despite the departure of star striker Cucho Hernández but will be depleted by injuries and international call-ups for their first 2025 meeting with NYCFC.
Matthew Mangam
Matthew Mangam is a student at Rutgers, where he is the Head Sports Editor for The Daily Targum and is a Senior Writer for Hudson River Blue. Matthew has been an NYCFC fan since 2014.
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Oppo Research: 5 Things about New England Revolution
A rebuilt New England have yet to score this season, and managed just four shots on target in three games. How will they line up tomorrow without star attacker Leo Campana?
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Orlando City
In the two games played so far this season, Orlando City scored 6 goals — and allowed 6. How will their defense hold up in The Bronx without center back Robin Jansson?
NYCFC concedes late against LAFC, suffers first defeat of 2025
New York City FC held LAFC scoreless for 86 minutes but couldn't get the game over the line. Now they return home with one point after two games.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about LAFC
We learn why LAFC are unbothered by playing four games in 12 days, why the team are early season favorites, and why young players like David Martínez and Nathan Ordaz are the keys to their success.
NYCFC give up lead in stoppage time, draw Inter Miami to open 2025
New York City FC earned a point on opening day for the first time since 2019.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Inter Miami
Alex Windley of The Heron's Nest tells us about the new-look Inter Miami under Head Coach Javier Mascherano, and why Lionel Messi & Co will find a way to win on opening day.
HRB Roundtable: Are New York City FC ready to start the 2025 season?
Multiple injuries, few incoming transfers, new head coach: We look at this unsettled New York City FC squad and try to get a handle on what to expect this season.
2025 New York City FC player preview hub
We look at all the strengths and weaknesses of this developing 2025 New York City squad.
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Malachi Jones
The 21-year-old emerged as one of the most exciting attackers last year before being sidelined by a badly broken leg. Can he recapture that form when he returns to squad in 2025?
HRB Roundtable: Reactions to the Excelsior Kit
We hold court on skyline-inspired Excelsior Kit, the sixth home shirt in New York City FC's 10-year history.
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Justin Haak
The 23-year-old made some key starts last year, and is poised to become the everyday No 6 for New York City FC in 2025.
Brooklyn FC's Sam Kroeger: "We have to put our foot on the gas"
Midfielder Sam Kroeger is one of big reasons why Brooklyn FC's women's team are at the top of the table in their inaugural season.
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Tayvon Gray
The 7 assists he logged last season were the most for a fullback since Anton Tinnerholm's 8 in 2019.
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Matt Freese
The Iceman was a deserving MVP winner last year: He was the best player on the team. Now will Matt Freese become the best goalkeeper in MLS?
25 Predictions for 2025
We once again peer into our size 2 crystal ball and try to see the future... future... future... future...