USWNT 1-2 Portugal: 3 Thoughts
The United States women's national team were stunned at Subaru Park by Portugal in what Head Coach Emma Hayes called a "kick up the backside."
Oliver Strand
Oliver is the 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.
New York City
Zohran Mamdani: A soccer sicko in City Hall?
Zohran Mamdani could become New York City's first Sunday league mayor — the candidate doesn't just understand the offside rule, he even has some thoughts about what Leandro Trossard brings to the Arsenal attack.
Points Per Million: Ranking every MLS club by table position vs payroll
We look at how much every MLS team spent for each point they earned to determine the PPM. Philadelphia, Minnesota, Vancouver, and New York City did good; Toronto, Atlanta, LA Galaxy, and Miami, not so much.
New York City vs Seattle Sounders player ratings
The numbers are fairly meh after the home defeat on Decision Day, which is to be expected. But Nico Fernández Mercau earns your vote for Player of the Match after scoring his third goal since joining NYCFC over the summer, and Máximo Carrizo is in the Player Spotlight.
The best of David Lee, the worst of David Lee
A comprehensive look back at Lee's top five signings and his five biggest flops during his tenure as New York City FC sporting director.
Reactions to the departure of David Lee
The HRB crew looks at the legacy of the sporting director who won MLS Cup for New York City in 2021, oversaw a disastrous 2023, and built the team that's contending in 2025.
A peek inside the Etihad Park construction site in Queens
We take a look at the active construction site that Etihad Park is now, and compare it to what the stadium will look like when it opens in 2027. Has video, slideshow.
New York City vs Red Bulls player ratings
Agustín Ojeda is your surprise pick for Player of Match — it's his first since joining the club at the start of the 2024 season.
One Big, Beautiful Ball: How Donald Trump could use the Executive Order to change soccer
It's time to Make Soccer Great Again.
The Men in Blazers Hudson River Derby episode drops today
Here are 5 takeaways from the Hudson River Derby edition of the Men in Blazers podcast.
New York City vs Charlotte player ratings
The Starting XI average of 7.5 is the second-best this year after NYCFC beat Charlotte FC for just the second time in club history.
New York City FC 2025 Roster Profile Update: 5 Takeaways
The NYCFC roster has filled out since it was first disclosed back in February, but the club still have a good amount of flexibility as the season comes to a close.
Gotham FC drop Fall Collection and it's so good
The new line is only available for pickup at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Gotham FC matchdays.
New York City 3-2 Columbus Crew: 4 Thoughts
Are NYCFC the best comeback club in MLS?