MLS Cup to be played on a Friday
The league's championship match will take place on Friday, December 18, as the MLS Cup Playoffs shift two weeks later than usual to avoid conflict with the November international break.
MLS Cup Playoffs
Alonso Martínez undergoes surgery for knee injury suffered on int'l duty with Costa Rica
New York City FC now confirms that striker Alonso Martínez had surgery to repair his right ACL after suffering the injury against Haiti in Curaçao on November 13.
Episode 67: Season ends and The Todd Dunivant Era begins
We revisit what went wrong for New York City FC in the heavy Eastern Conference Final loss, share first impressions of new NYCFC Sporting Director Todd Dunivant, and discuss the club's end-of-year roster decisions.
HRB Roundtable: A look back at the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
The HRB crew discusses New York City FC's six-game postseason run — they go over what went right, what didn't, and what the future holds for this young team.
New York City vs Inter Miami player ratings
It's no surprise that the numbers aren't great after New York City FC suffered the third-worst loss in club history by falling 5-1 to Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
Inter Miami overwhelm New York City to win Eastern Conference Final
A cagey match early turned into an Inter Miami rout late as New York City FC surrendered a hat trick to Tadeo Allende and saw their season end with a 5-1 loss at Chase Stadium.
San Diego 1-3 Vancouver: 4 Thoughts
Brian White led Vancouver Whitecaps to an upset win over a young and inexperienced San Diego FC. Next up is Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the MLS Cup Final.
Miami 5-1 New York City: 4 Thoughts
Pascal Jansen and his New York City FC squad inspired dreams of another unexpected MLS Cup win, but it wasn't meant to be, as Inter Miami CF rolled to a comfortable Eastern Conference Final win.
Inter Miami end New York City's fairytale run, advance to 2025 MLS Cup Final
New York City FC put up a fight, but Lionel Messi's Inter Miami settled into the game and end the night with a 5-1 win and a date to host the 2025 MLS Cup Final.
New York City vs Miami: Rate the players
NYCFC's season ends in South Florida after losing to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference Final. Now it's time for you to rate the players, Head Coach Pascal Jansen, and referee Jon Freemon.
Eastern Conference Final: New York City vs Inter Miami at Chase Stadium
The Gender Reveal Derby is back and bigger than ever, with NYCFC taking on heavily-favored Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference Final: Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs matchup.
Pascal Jansen on Inter Miami Matchup: NYCFC earned the right to be in this final
Will New York City FC's "bulletproof mindset" carry the team through a tough away matchup against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs?
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Inter Miami
Inter Miami are feeling confident heading into the Eastern Conference Finals after scoring 12 goals in four playoff games. Will Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and newcomer Mateo Silvetti deliver on the promise of this high-flying team?
New York City FC are better at the playoffs than you think
NYCFC's postseason record since the return from COVID five years ago is reason to give thanks: 15 games, 11 wins (8 of those on the road), 6 clean sheets, and 3 Conference Finals put the team at the top of the league.
Taylor Twellman on NYCFC: 'Scared money doesn't make money'
The Apple TV analyst thinks New York City FC must take the game to Inter Miami if they're to earn a spot in MLS Cup: Lionel Messi is the GOAT and Javier Mascherano is proving himself as a coach, but Twellman is full of praise for Pascal Jansen and Nico Fernández.
Episode 66: Beast of the East slayed and now it's time to face Messi
A review of how the Conference Semifinal in Philadelphia was won, and a look ahead to New York City FC's Conference Final showdown with a high-powered, heavily-favored Inter Miami.