New York City FC's history with the MLS Expansion Draft
A comprehensive look at the last 10 years of the draft: Here are all the players selected, the trades made, the successes, and the flops.
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.
Expansion Draft Roundtable: Who should be on NYCFC's 12-player protected list?
Here are the 12 players New York City FC should protect – and the 11 players the club should leave exposed – ahead of the 2024 MLS Expansion Draft on December 11.
New York City FC break ground on Willets Point stadium
A few thoughts after spending a chilly afternoon with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, club executives, and city officials at the site of the future Etihad Park.
The end of Leagues Cup?
The Philadelphia Union sporting director "spilled the beans" about the fate of the tournament in a press conference.
Revolving Doors: Which MLS clubs churn through head coaches?
Next year, 12 of the league's 30 teams will have new head coaches in place — the average tenure in MLS will be just 1.8 years. We look at which clubs burn through managers, and which play for keepsies.
The Nick Cushing era at New York City FC comes to a close
A look at Nick Cushing's 107 games in charge of New York City FC: The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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 several of the club's key wins — and that doesn't sound like a coincidence to us.
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.