Instant Reaction: How Lukasz Szpala lost control of the game
A non-call against Toronto FC's Sigurd Rosted allowed the defender to remain in the game, and set the stage for the post-match scuffles that had both teams mixing it up.
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Instant Reaction: Progress takes time
Head coach Nick Cushing was uncharacteristically subdued after New York City FC's 0-2 home loss to Colorado Rapids.
Learning Curve: An improving New York City win again
NYCFC put in the best 90' of the season in their 2-0 win over DC United — hey, a game that was fun to watch!
US Open Cup Reaction: Homegrown teens pass major test
Open Cup win over Hartford Athletic was a chance for some accelerated professional development for four of New York City FC's most talented Homegrown players.
NYCFC's attacking potential begins to emerge
Win over New England offers a reminder that New York City FC has high-upside young attacking talent on its roster, with a trio of players making cases for more minutes in the 2-0 victory.
Instant reaction: Matt Freese plays like he has something to prove
The 25-year-old goalkeeper is on his way to establishing himself as one of the best in MLS.
Gotham FC Instant Reaction: A team goal, a team win
Esther scored the only goal in the well-earned victory, but the entire squad deserves the credit.
Instant Reaction: A need for speed
New York City can display a frustrating lack of urgency.
Boys Against Men: FC Motown 0 - 3 NYCFC II instant reaction
An elite youth team outplay adults with years of experience.
Home is where the hurt is
New York City FC need to get back to being a dominant home team if they're to improve in 2024. Collapsing to lose a first-ever home opener won't cut it.
How full is your NYCFC glass?
Two games, two losses, zero goals, four shots on target: Are you still taking a glass-half-full view of NYCFC in 2024?
NYCFC upholds tradition, loses season opener
NYCFC dropped the first game of 2024 to Charlotte FC: That makes it the fifth consecutive opening day loss in a row.
Instant Reaction: Gotham FC's defense carries team to title match
Goalkeeper Mandy Haught and the defensive line haven't allowed a single goal in postseason play, and now the Goths are going to the NWSL Championship Final.
Instant Reaction: Gotham win first-ever playoff match
The Goths soundly defeat the North Carolina Courage 2-0, will next face the Portland Thorns in the NWSL Championship Semifinals.
NYCFC don't look like a playoff team
The table says they're in playoff position, but NYCFC hasn't consistently performed like a squad worthy of that distinction.
Instant Reaction: Free Talles Magno
The 21-year-old returned to the Starting XI and looked confident and breezy after spending almost two months on the bench.