Episode 1: Drinking the Alonso Martínez Kool-Aid
Struggles in Columbus, running the gauntlet, and why John Baney is drinking the Alonso Martínez Kool-Aid.
New York City FC
Is Alonso Martínez the most clinical finisher in NYCFC history?
The converted winger is scoring goals at a pace that puts him at the top of New York City FC's record books — and at the top of Major League Soccer this year.
New York City vs Columbus Player Ratings
El Clínico is your POTM for the third game in a row, and Tayvon Gray has the second-most assists for a defender in NYCFC history. That 2.9 our readers give Luis Barraza? It's the second-lowest player rating handed out this year.
Frustrations aplenty in Columbus as NYCFC lose 4-2
Two goals scored by Columbus after the 90th minute gave the Crew a third win of the year over New York City FC in a match filled with key injuries and officiating controversy.
Instant Reaction: The importance of Matt Freese
The defense didn't look the same after the goalkeeper left tonight's game. Can New York City find a way to win without him?
New York City 2 - 4 Columbus: Rate the Players
New York City FC couldn't hold a lead over a Columbus Crew that came roaring back to score the winner in stoppage time — then score again just for fun.
Game Day Hub: New York City vs Columbus at Lower.com Field
NYCFC return to Columbus just two weeks after a Leagues Cup that ended with the crew wining the penalty shootout. Can New York City win tonight, and become just the third team to defeat Head Coach Wilfried Nancy in Columbus?
Alonso Martínez called up by Costa Rica
New York City FC's leading scorer will join Costa Rica for two Concacaf Nations League games during the September international window.
Mitja Ilenič called up for international duty
The 19-year-old right-back will join a Slovenia U-21 looking to qualify for the Euros — and that currently top a group featuring France and Austria.
New York City vs Chicago Player Ratings
El Clínico is your POTM for the second consecutive match, after NYCFC stumbled for the second consecutive match.
NYCFC collapse late, let Chicago Fire draw in Queens
A scintillating two-goal performance by Alonso Martínez was wiped out by a Chicago Fire that found a way to equalize New York City FC at Citi Field.
NYCFC found a striker but not an identity
Alonso Martínez is scoring goals in bunches, but New York City FC keeps squandering late leads, making it difficult to get a read on what they're capable of accomplishing this season.
New York City 2 - 2 Chicago: Rate the Players
New York City FC carried a 2-0 lead into the 78th minute, but a Chicago Fire adrift in 14th place scored two late goals to steal a draw on the road.
Game Day Hub: New York City vs Chicago at Citi Field
NYCFC are back in Queens after a summer getaway called Leagues Cup had them bopping around Ohio. Now they host a Chicago Fire who have never won a game in New York City.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Chicago Fire
Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net tells us about Chicago's chance to end a six-year playoff drought, Xherdan Shaqiri's departure, Hugo Cuypers's return, and why the Fire need to take more shots.
Taty Castellanos gets his Argentina call-up (finally)
The former Golden Boot winner with New York City FC will be with the Argentina national team for two FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September.