Leagues Cup doesn't bring the best out of NYCFC
The opening game of New York City FC's 2024 Leagues Cup tournament didn't have the look or feel of an important event, on the field or off.
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Time to press pause on the Mounsef Experiment?
The New York City striker finished the night with zero goals — and zero shots on target.
Injuries, adversity reveal cracks in NYCFC defensive foundation
It's striking how important the first-choice New York City defensive line is to the team's success, as the absences of Thiago Martins and Kevin O'Toole loomed large in the Columbus loss.
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$1 million goal: US Women win first women's TST
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The return of Maxi Moralez jump-started a thrilling four-goal bombardment in the game's final 10 minutes plus stoppage time.
NYCFC finds beauty in winning ugly
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New York City FC and a chaotic, perfect week
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First a raccoon, then a Wolf
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