El Clínico: Alonso Martínez is the striker NYCFC need
The Costa Rican forward has turned into a ruthless, efficient finisher and has grabbed control of the New York City FC striker spot on the back of a team-leading eight goals.
Instant Reaction
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.
La Bombonera shut out Nani FC, win $1 million
A Delaware club made up of arena, futsal, and beach soccer players blanked Nani FC in the second edition of The Soccer Tournament.
$1 million goal: US Women win first Women's TST
A poacher's goal from Talia DellaPeruta in Target Stoppage Time seals the win for a US Women team that outclassed North Carolina Courage.
TST: 5 Things we learned on Day One
Newtown Pride are hottt, the big clubs look small, and the olds can still ball: Here's an Instant Reaction to the first day of The Soccer Tournament.
NYCFC offense puts on season-best performance, displays potential
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
What could have been a frustrating "trap game" vs a New England team with the worst record in MLS instead became another example of how New York City FC has improved their mentality and resiliency since last season.
New York City FC and a chaotic, perfect week
New York City navigated through a week heavy on drama, travel, and rivalry matches, emerging with three wins and a sense that the young squad might have accelerated its learning curve.
First a raccoon, then a Wolf
Midfielder Hannes Wolf is growing into his role at New York City FC, and could become one of the best creators in MLS.
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.
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.