CONFIRMED: Brad Sims will wear lucky plaid jacket to Eastern Conference Semifinal
The New York City FC president and CEO wore the jaunty blazer to some of the club's key wins — and that doesn't sound like a coincidence to us.
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.
Eastern Conference Semifinal Scouting Report: 5 Things about NYCFC
We discuss why it's important to score early, contain Emil Forsberg, and start Justin Haak. Plus: Injury report, predicting Starting XI.
Major League Soccer has a John Herdman problem
But it might go away if the head coach leaves Toronto FC as rumored.
A Turning Tide: The Hudson River Derby in 5 numbers
We look at the history of the rivalry between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls, and how the Boys from Harrison no longer dominate the Hudson River Derby.
Double Trifecta: 6 New York area teams advance in playoffs
Every major professional sports team in the area that could make the postseason this fall did: That's six clubs across four leagues, with a title won in October and two more still in play.
Instant Reaction: Gotham's Galacticas deliver
Gotham FC advance in the NWSL Championship thanks to big-name signings who helped transform last year's overachieving club into a polished team that play the technical, progressive soccer we all love to watch.
New York City FC beat odds, advance to Eastern Conference Semifinal
NYCFC did just enough to hold Cincinnati scoreless at TQL Stadium, then prevailed in a nutty 18-attempt penalty shootout to win the best-of-three playoff series.
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Stop this man
The single most important thing New York City FC can do to beat FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium for the first time since 2021? Contain Luciano Acosta.
New York City FC win in Queens, force Game 3 vs FC Cincinnati
NYCFC will now play the decisive Round One matchup after limiting FC Cincinnati's Luciano Acosta to one of his most "meh" performances of the year.
Instant Reaction: Play the whistle
Referee Sergii Boiko gave New York City FC plenty of favorable calls, but one foul he didn't whistle led to FC Cincinnati's game-winning goal. And that's on NYCFC.
2024 MLS Player Salaries: Fall update
While Inter Miami's total payroll climbed to $41,708,280, New York City FC's dropped to $14,614,159.
Will Nick Cushing leave NYCFC for Arsenal Women?
The New York City FC head coach is signed through the 2025 season, but the WSL side are reportedly making Cushing their primary target to fill their vacant managerial post.
New York City vs CF Montréal player ratings
Participation in this week's ratings is 75% lower than the season average after NYCFC's first-ever loss to Montréal at Stade Saputo. Your indifference is noted.
New York City FC attendance returns to pre-pandemic levels
The season average of 21,764 per game is up 9.7% over last year — and the highest since 2018.
New York City vs Nashville player ratings
Santiago Rodríguez added two goals against Nashville SC and is your POTM — his 22 goal involvements this season account for 40.7% of the goals scored by New York City FC.