James Sands earns place in Gold Cup group stage Best XI
Sands is thriving while on international duty as he continues to re-establish himself with the USMNT.
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From SheBelieves Cup to 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers, many members of the Gotham FC squad will be busy on national-team duty in the weeks leading up to the start of the NWSL regular season.
Peter Molinari called up by United States for U-17 World Cup qualifiers
The 16-year-old central midfielder signed to NYCFC II is one of 21 players trying to help the United States qualify for this November's U-17 World Cup in Qatar.
Evan Lim called up to U-20 camp
The 17-year-old NYCFC II midfielder will join the USMNT U-18 squad for a January assessment camp in Mesa, AZ.
One to Watch: Loradana Paletta named to USWNT U-17 camp
The 14-year-old phenom – the only girl on New York City FC’s U15 boy's team – will be one of the youngest players with the USWNT U-17s.
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Gabi Portilho departs Gotham FC for San Diego Wave
The Brazilian international contributed three goals and three assists in Gotham FC's title-winning 2025 season; the Bats will get $175,000 in intraleague transfer funds for the forward.
Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
Gotham send 30-year-old Brazilian forward to San Diego Wave for $175,000, and 24-year-old midfielder and Danish international Josefine Hasbo to Boston Legacy FC for $50,000.
New York City FC seals first win of 2026 with late drama in Philadelphia
It took them until nearly the final kick of the game, but New York City earned a 2-1 win over Philadelphia Union thanks to a 99th-minute header from Tayvon Gray.
New York City 2-1 Philadelphia Union: 3 Thoughts
New York City FC find a way to defeat Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park in Matchday 2 despite the chaos on the field and some sloppy play late in the game.