New York City vs Philadelphia player ratings
The numbers are good after New York City FC's well-deserved win over Philadelphia Union at Citi Field.
Oliver Strand
Oliver is the executive editor and publisher of Hudson River Blue. A benchwarmer on the 1985 Culver City All-Stars, he grew up supporting the Los Angeles Lazers of the Major Indoor Soccer League.
Not Clear, Not Obvious: Timothy Ford's VAR overreach
Did the 4-minute VAR review of the penalty awarded to Alonso Martínez meet the standard of a "clear and obvious" error? Watch the video released by PRO Referees and decide for yourself.
New York City FC: The most flexible roster in MLS
Introducing the MLS Roster Matrix: We assess the roster flexibility and financial resources of every club in the league.
New York City FC off to third-best start in club history
This squad’s 8 points after 5 games trails only the results put up in 2018 and 2021.
New York City vs Orlando player ratings
Jonny Shore is your Player of the Match after a historically impressive performance for a 17-year-old, and one of the rare examples of a defensive player getting the nod over the goal-scorers and goalkeeper.
LAFC 1 - 0 New York City: 3 Thoughts
New York City FC were close to earning a result on the road against LAFC, but it wasn't to be. Here are three reactions to the team's first loss of the 2025 season.
Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez fined after confrontations with New York City FC
The Inter Miami stars were fined for separate but strangely similar actions: What's with all the neck-grabbing in South Florida?
New York City vs Inter Miami player ratings
Alonso Martínez is your Player of the Match after drawing a red card, taking one shot, and scoring one goal — and that is why we call him El Clínico.
Forbes values New York City FC at $875 million
That's $125 million less than the $1 billion valuation made by Sportico last month.
MLS pundits predict 2025 season
New York City FC are picked to finish 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th in the East: We're keeping tabs of who said what.
2025 New York City FC player preview hub
We look at all the strengths and weaknesses of this developing 2025 New York City squad.
New York City FC 1 – 3 St Louis City: 5 Thoughts
Scoreline aside, Birk Risa looked sharp and the kids are promising. But where is Santi Rodríguez?
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.
New York City FC introduce the Excelsior Kit
The Excelsior Kit is all cubist lines and shades of light blues: It's the New York City skyline in a shirt.
Santiago Rodríguez to Botafogo?
César Luis Merlo reports that "there is already an agreement in principle with the player for a 4-year contract."
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Jacob Arroyave
The 17-year-old has just 17 appearances for NYCFC II in two seasons: Jacob Arroyave is a midfielder being developed for the future.