New York City FC should be desperately seeking a No 10
NYCFC still struggles without Maxi Moralez on the field, which should underscore the urgent need to add another elite playmaker to the squad.
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How We Voted: Tai Baribo hat trick propels Union to perfect start
The Philadelphia forward ripped apart FC Cincinnati's defense to earn our vote for MLS Player of the Matchday just ahead of a one-goal, three-assist performance from Inter Miami's Luis Suárez.
New York City vs LAFC player ratings
A lack of goals or even good scoring chances for New York City FC combined with the bitter late goal conceded made for some unhappy ratings.
NYCFC concedes late against LAFC, suffers first defeat of 2025
New York City FC held LAFC scoreless for 86 minutes but couldn't get the game over the line. Now they return home with one point after two games.
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.
LAFC 1 - 0 New York City: Rate the players
Close, but no result: LAFC find a way to score late at home and New York City FC suffer their first loss under Pascal Jansen.
Snubbed: Santi's Leagues Cup goal deserved to be nominated
Here's why the goal Santiago Rodríguez scored against Tigres should have been included among the Best Goal nominees announced by Leagues Cup this week.
Matchday 2: New York City vs LAFC at BMO Stadium
A young and inexperienced New York City FC are on the Left Coast to face a seasoned LAFC who logged two clean sheets this week: Welcome to the first-ever Maxime Chanot Derby.
Alonso Martínez extends contract with NYCFC through 2027
The 26-year-old Costa Rican forward commits to New York City FC over the long term, as his contract also includes options to extend his stay to 2029.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about LAFC
We learn why LAFC are unbothered by playing four games in 12 days, why the team are early season favorites, and why young players like David Martínez and Nathan Ordaz are the keys to their success.
New York City FC 2025 roster profile released: 5 Takeaways
There are open roster slots aplenty, be it for Designated Players or U22 Initiative signings, while roster decisions loom for multiple key NYCFC players come season's end.
Episode 27: Miami mayhem, cross-country gauntlet
We thoroughly review New York City FC's wild, contentious season-opening draw with Inter Miami then look ahead to the daunting West Coast trip to face LAFC.
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?
Jonny Shore's debut bodes well for New York City FC
The 17-year-old Homegrown looked solid when he came on at halftime in New York City's testy 2-2 draw with Inter Miami.
How We Voted: Jayden Nelson dismantles Portland Timbers
The Vancouver Whitecaps winger scored once and handed out three assists in a derby-winning debut with his new Canadian club, making him our pick for MLS Player of the Matchday.
Brooklyn FC draw in return to USL Superleague play
An equalizer from Mackenzie Pluck could not motivate her side to secure a record seventh straight league win, ending their dominant win streak.