Oppo Research: 5 Things about Querétaro FC
Eric Gomez of ESPN tells us about the players who left Querétaro, the club's four losses to start the Liga MX Apertura season, and why 37-year-old Pablo Barrera could trouble New York City FC.
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Matthew Mangam is a student at Rutgers, where he is the Associate 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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NYCFC draw Orlando for another pragmatic point on the road
New York City FC came from behind to tie Orlando City SC 1-1, ending an exhausting four-game road trip with a subdued performance.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Orlando City
Ben Miller of The Mane Land tells us about Orlando City's defensive struggles, and Iván Angulo's impressive performances in the attack.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Atlanta United
Rob Usry of Five Stripe Final tells us about Atlanta United's struggles without Thiago Almada and Giorgos Giakoumakis, and why Brad Guzan is the X-factor.
Windy City Woes: NYCFC settle for draw with Chicago
New York City FC's scoreless draw with a struggling Chicago Fire earns a pragmatic point on the road.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Chicago Fire
Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net tells us about Chicago's regression, the frustrating front office, Hugo Cuypers, and why the defense can be a liability.
Defensive Stumbles in the Texas Heat: New York City lose 2-1 to Austin FC
New York City FC lose their first-ever matchup with Austin FC: A Gyasi Zardes brace seals a comeback win for the hosts.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Austin FC
Phil West of Verde All Day tells us about Austin's struggling offense, Brad Stuver's excellent season, and explains the myth of The Groin Demon.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about CF Montréal
Elias Grigoriadis of The Ball is Round Montreal tells us about defensive struggles, Josef Martínez's return, and why Montréal's midfield depth will be the X-factor.
Leaving it Late: When do NYCFC score their goals?
New York City FC have 26 goals in 19 games this season — and 10 of those goals were scored after the 75th minute.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Orlando City
Ben Miller of The Mane Land tells us about Orlando's inconsistencies, Luis Muriel's struggles, and why Facundo Torres is someone to watch Friday night.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Nashville SC
Ben Wright of Broadway Sports Media tells us about Rumba Munthali's success, why Hany Mukhtar has slowed down, and how Sam Surridge can trouble NYCFC on Saturday.
NYCFC fall flat in 2-0 road loss to LA Galaxy
New York City FC suffered their second straight defeat in a night to forget on the West Coast.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about LA Galaxy
Josh Guesman of Corner of the Galaxy tells us why the signings of Gabriel Pec and Joseph Paintsil improved the team, why LA players are such good passers, and why Dejan Joveljić scores so many goals.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Columbus Crew
Ty Fisher of Massive Report tells us why Cucho Hernández is struggling, why the Concacaf Champions Cup was draining, and why Columbus need to get back to basics.
25 Perfect Minutes: A look at Maxi Moralez's return to New York City FC
In 16 minutes of regulation time – plus 9 minutes of stoppage time – Maxi Moralez reminded us how he can completely transform how NYCFC play.