What's at stake on MLS Decision Day 2025
A guide to everything on the line on Decision Day, including playoff qualification and positioning, Concacaf Champions Cup berths, and beyond.
MLS Cup Playoffs
New York City FC to host MLS Cup Playoffs at Yankee Stadium
This will be NYCFC's first time playing postseason soccer in the Bronx since beating Atlanta United FC in the 2021 playoffs en route to winning MLS Cup.
New York City FC clinch spot in 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
Beating Charlotte means NYCFC are officially qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs, the ninth time they've made the postseason out of 11 opportunities since the club's founding.
Episode 15: Reacting to Nick Cushing's firing
An episode all about the two biggest recent developments to rock New York City FC: The season-ending MLS Cup Playoffs loss to the Red Bulls and the subsequent decision to fire head coach Nick Cushing.
New York City vs Red Bulls player ratings
The numbers are poor in your final player ratings of the season — what did you expect? At least Justin Haak ends 2024 on a high note after getting your vote for Player of the Match.
NYCFC lose to New York Red Bulls in MLS Playoffs to end 2024 season
NYCFC end their 2024 season with a 0-2 home defeat to the New York Red Bulls in the Conference Semifinals of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Instant Reaction: New York City FC ran out of gas
An Eastern Conference Semifinal appearance less than two seasons into a roster rebuild represents growth, but it hurts to get eliminated by a most hated rival.
New York City FC fall to Red Bulls, crash out of MLS Cup Playoffs
NYCFC's playoff run came grinding to a halt in Queens as the visiting Red Bulls won the first-ever Hudson River Derby in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
New York City FC 0 - 2 New York Red Bulls: Rate the players
The season ended with a crushing defeat for New York City FC, losing at Citi Field to their arch-rivals to bow out of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Eastern Conference Semifinal Game Day Hub: NYCFC vs Red Bulls at Citi Field
It's the biggest Hudson River Derby ever, with a capacity crowd of 25,000 in the stands to watch New York City FC host New York Red Bulls at Citi Field.
CONFIRMED: Brad Sims will wear lucky plaid jacket to Eastern Conference Semifinal
The New York City FC president and CEO wore the jaunty blazer to several of the club's key wins — and that doesn't sound like a coincidence to us.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about New York Red Bulls
Michael Battista tells us about momentum, gunning for the Eastern Conference Final, and why the Red Bulls backline is the X-factor.
Eastern Conference Semifinal Scouting Report: 5 Things about NYCFC
We discuss why it's important to score early, contain Emil Forsberg, and start Justin Haak. Plus: Injury report, predicting Starting XI.
Episode 14: Gio Savarese previews the playoff derby
The New York soccer icon and current studio analyst for MLS on Apple helps us set the stage for the first postseason meeting between New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls.
Transit Troubles: No 7 Train service in Manhattan on Saturday
But connections to the 7 Train are available in Queens. Another option: The LIRR operates hourly direct trains from Grand Central and Penn Station.
Capacity for Eastern Conference Semifinal at Citi Field increased to 25,000
Additional sections behind home plate and above the supporters will add 2,500 seats.