Oppo Research: 5 Things about FC Cincinnati
Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press tells us about FC Cincinnati's defensive struggles against NYCFC, why Luciano Acosta is the sparkplug, and how the composure of each side will affect the game.
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Episode 11: Win in Ohio or go home for the winter
We revisit what went right in New York City FC's big playoff win over FC Cincinnati, what it will take to replicate that result on the road in win-or-go-home Game 3, and consider just how hyped it would be to see a first-ever postseason Hudson River Derby in the next round.
NYCFC need Maxi Moralez to be playoff difference-maker
New York City FC needs the 37-year-old playmaker to step up once again if they want to win Game 3 against FC Cincinnati and continue their run in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
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.
Luana Grabias goal gives Brooklyn FC third consecutive win
Brooklyn FC's 1-0 win over Spokane Zephyr FC brings them to Second Place in the USL Super League, with 20 points after 11 games.
New York City vs Cincinnati player ratings
Playoff wins make for positive player ratings, as four NYCFC players were rated above 8.0 and head coach Nick Cushing got one of his best grades this season.
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.
NYCFC rise to the occasion to stave off elimination
A huge improvement was needed for New York City FC to keep the season alive and they got it in their Game 2 win. Now they’ll try to make history by becoming the first road team to win a Game 3 in MLS's best-of-three playoff round.
New York City FC 3-1 FC Cincinnati: Rate the players
NYCFC emerged victorious from their must-win playoff game vs. FC Cincinnati at Citi Field behind goals from Alonso Martínez, Thiago Martins, and Santiago Rodríguez.
Round One Game Day Hub: NYCFC vs Cincinnati in Queens
The MLS Cup Playoffs return to the Five Boroughs for New York City's do-or-die matchup against FC Cincinnati: Here's what you need to know.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about FC Cincinnati
We learn why Cincy are clicking, why the pitch dimensions at Citi Field are a concern, and why Obinna Nwobodo making or missing the Starting XI could determine the outcome.
Episode 10: A flop in Cincy and a must-win at Citi
An episode mainly about New York City FC's loss to FC Cincinnati to open the MLS Cup Playoffs, covering the biggest moments from that game while also looking ahead to Game 2 and what NYCFC will need to do differently at Citi Field to keep their season alive.
New York City vs Cincinnati player ratings
The MLS Cup Playoffs began for New York City FC with a limp scoreless loss in Cincinnati, and your ratings were not too kind to the team's attacking players.
New York City FC drop Game 1 to FC Cincinnati
Goal-scoring woes returned to a New York City FC that struggled earlier this season. Oh, and the officiating didn't help.
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.