New York City to host Red Bulls in Eastern Conference Semifinal at Citi Field
Attendance will be capped at 22,500 as stadium is being prepared to close for the winter; tickets are on sale now.
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Gotham FC advance to NWSL semifinals in front of record-breaking crowd
A stoppage-time goal from midfielder Rose Lavelle sealed the win in front of the raucous spectators at Red Bull Arena.
New York City vs Cincinnati player ratings
Matt Freese earned the highest score in the history of these reader-generated player ratings for his performance in Game 3 in Cincinnati, and the entire New York City FC backline got high marks for a first clean sheet kept since July.
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.
Episode 12: Bring on the biggest-ever Hudson River Derby
A special episode recorded immediately following New York City FC's penalty shootout triumph over FC Cincinnati. Relive the drama of the messy draw-turned-win in Ohio and begin to get ready for the highest-stakes match against the Red Bulls in NYCFC's history.
Instant Reaction: Unlikely defenders help NYCFC vanquish Cincinnati
New York City FC got two straight huge performances from two somewhat unlikely defensive contributors, Mitja Ilenič and Justin Haak, to help pull off a playoff upset in Round One.
FC Cincinnati 0 (5) - 0 (6) New York City FC: Rate the players
NYCFC bested Cincinnati in an 18-kick penalty shootout to win the Round One best-of-three series and earn a spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they'll host the New York Red Bulls.
Round One Game Day Hub: NYCFC vs Cincinnati in Ohio
It's a do-or-die matchup as New York City FC and FC Cincinnati face off in Game 3 at TQL Stadium.
Maxime Chanot is feuding with Luxembourg's coach
The longtime New York City FC defender publicly clashed with Luc Holtz, head coach of the Luxembourg national team, and appears to be done receiving international call-ups.
Nick Cushing: "I will be here next year"
The New York City FC head coach denied rumors linking him to Arsenal Women FC.
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.