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We look at all the strengths and weaknesses of this developing 2025 New York City squad.
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2025 New York City FC Preview: Pascal Jansen
How far this year's New York City FC goes will depend in part on how much difference a new coach like Jansen – experienced, intense, demanding, but familiar in his preferred play style – can make.
Kickoff time changed for NYCFC season opener vs Inter Miami
It's moved from a 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM start to give Miami more time between matches after winter weather postponed their Concacaf Champions Cup opener vs. Sporting Kansas City.
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Mounsef Bakrar
Will the 24-year-old Algerian international finally break through in his third season at the club, and will Pascal Jansen try playing him alongside Alonso Martínez?
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Hannes Wolf
The 25-year-old Austrian has bags of European experience, was a key starter in 2024, and should be a marquee creator in Pascal Jansen's attacking system in 2025.
James Sands suffers serious ankle injury with FC St. Pauli
The loaned-out New York City FC midfielder needed surgery to correct "a complex right ankle injury involving a fractured fibula and torn medial collateral ligament."
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Agustín Ojeda
The 20-year-old winger ended last season as a scarcely-used substitute and will be looking to carve out a bigger role in 2025, likely by improving on the three goals he scored in 2024.
New York City FC 1–0 Minnesota: 5 Thoughts
The preseason ends with a victory, but injury question marks hang over some key New York City FC players, as does the need to replace Santiago Rodríguez's production.
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Malachi Jones
The 21-year-old emerged as one of the most exciting attackers last year before being sidelined by a badly broken leg. Can he recapture that form when he returns to squad in 2025?
Professional soccer coming to Paterson's historic Hinchliffe Stadium
North Jersey Pro Soccer announced the launch of men's and women's teams that will compete in the United Soccer League, and play games in the 93-year-old New Jersey stadium.
USL plans to launch new Division I men's league
The league, which is targeting a debut between 2027 and 2028, would hold Division I sanctioning from US Soccer — the same competitive level as Major League Soccer.
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Julián Fernández
We saw glimpses of what the 21-year-old Argentine winger can do, but in limited minutes. Will Fernández finally establish himself in the lineup and as a consistent goal threat?
2025 New York City FC Player Preview: Alonso Martínez
Is the Costa Rican a one-season wonder? Or did New York City FC finally find a replacement for Taty Castellanos?
Episode 25: Will Santi Rodríguez stay or will he Botafogo?
We unpack what Santiago Rodríguez's departure would mean for New York City FC in 2025 and beyond. Plus there's talk of that sharp new Excelsior Kit, preseason storylines, and what to expect from NYCFC's midfield in 2025.
New York City FC 1 – 3 St Louis City: 5 Thoughts
Scoreline aside, Birk Risa looked sharp and the kids are promising. But where is Santi Rodríguez?
HRB Roundtable: Reactions to the Excelsior Kit
We hold court on skyline-inspired Excelsior Kit, the sixth home shirt in New York City FC's 10-year history.