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.
Matthew Mangam
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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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
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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
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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Nashville SC
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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.
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The return of Maxi Moralez jump-started a thrilling four-goal bombardment in the game's final 10 minutes plus stoppage time.
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Oppo Research: 5 Things about San Jose Earthquakes
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Oppo Research: 5 Things about New England Revolution
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