Episode 7: The alternate-universe MVP
The third of New York City FC's three straight wins featured a star turn from Santiago Rodríguez, which had our HRB Podcast hosts wondering: Should the NYCFC No 10 be in the MVP conversation?
New York City FC
Christian McFarlane makes MLS 22 Under 22 list
The 17-year-old left-back ranked 20th in the annual list of top MLS players under 22, and was the only member of this year's young New York City FC squad to make the list.
New York City FC is now a fullback factory
The left- and right-back positions look to have quality options in place for years to come, but how did New York City FC get so good at churning out promising young fullbacks?
New York City vs Nashville player ratings
Santiago Rodríguez added two goals against Nashville SC and is your POTM — his 22 goal involvements this season account for 40.7% of the goals scored by New York City FC.
Electric first half powers NYCFC past Nashville SC for third straight win
Three first-half goals were enough for New York City to beat Nashville SC and earn their third consecutive win at Red Bull Arena.
Who should NYCFC want to face in the MLS Cup Playoffs?
This New York City FC winning streak has made it possible to play hypotheticals with the upcoming MLS Cup Playoffs. It’s also made it possible to wonder: What team would want to face this NYCFC?
New York City 3-1 Nashville: Rate the players
A third straight victory for New York City FC sees them head into Decision Day with momentum and still with a chance to grab Fourth Place in the Eastern Conference.
Game Day Hub: New York City vs Nashville at Red Bull Arena
It’s the final "home" match of New York City FC's regular season, with the team back in Harrison, NJ, where they'll try to make it three straight wins.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Nashville SC
Ben Wright of Broadway Sports Media tells us about a struggling Nashville on track to miss the playoffs, but that are still capable of wins behind an in-form Hany Mukhtar.
New York City vs Cincinnati player ratings
Santiago Rodríguez is your POTM after becoming the 14th player in NYCFC history to score 10 goals or more in a single season.
NYCFC stave off FC Cincinnati in 3-2 statement win
Mitja Ilenič, Alonso Martínez, and Santiago Rodríguez power New York City FC past FC Cincinnati for a hard-fought midweek win at Red Bull Arena.
Episode 6: NYCFC turns a corner
We look back fondly at the two recent New York City FC victories over the New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati and wonder if this team is really hitting its stride just as the MLS Cup Playoffs arrive.
NYCFC finally beat one of the East's elite teams
In beating FC Cincinnati, New York City FC earned its first win of 2024 over one of the MLS Eastern Conference's Top 3 teams, a result that should provide another jolt of confidence ahead of the MLS Cup Playoffs.
New York City 3 - 2 Cincinnati: Rate the players
It wasn't easy or always pretty, but New York City FC earned its first win over FC Cincinnati since 2021 and a second straight win overall. Now you get your chance to rate every player, Nick Cushing, and the ref.
Game Day Hub: New York City vs Cincinnati at Red Bull Arena
The vibes are good after Saturday's triumph in the Hudson River Derby. But can New York City FC turn that momentum into their first win over FC Cincinnati since 2021?
Oppo Research: 5 Things about FC Cincinnati
Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press tells us about FC Cincinnati's attacking problems, defensive problems, and why you should never count our Luciano Acosta.