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.
New York City FC
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.
Major League Soccer has a John Herdman problem
But it might go away if the head coach leaves Toronto FC as rumored.
New York City FC's history in the MLS Cup Playoffs
A thorough review of NYCFC's postseason history reveals a team that struggled badly in early playoff appearances until it all flipped during the team's run to win MLS Cup in 2021.
Matt Freese: Why was NYCFC's star goalkeeper snubbed by MLS and USMNT?
The Iceman remains criminally underrated despite being New York City FC's best player all season long and in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Episode 13: An airing of Citi Field grievances
Hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan react (strongly) to the news that capacity will be limited at Citi Field for the first-ever playoff Hudson River Derby.
A Turning Tide: The Hudson River Derby in 5 numbers
We look at the history of the rivalry between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls, and how the Boys from Harrison no longer dominate the Hudson River Derby.
Nine New York City FC players on international duty
Tayvon Gray, Alonso Martínez, Christian McFarlane, Jovan Mijatović, and Tomás Romero are all with their national teams.
Double Trifecta: 6 New York area teams advance in playoffs
Every major professional sports team in the area that could make the postseason this fall did: That's six clubs across four leagues, with a title won in October and two more still in play.
New York City to host Red Bulls in Eastern Conference Semifinal at Citi Field
Attendance will be capped at 22,500 as stadium is being prepared to close for the winter; tickets are on sale now.
New York City vs Cincinnati player ratings
Matt Freese earned the highest score in the history of these reader-generated player ratings for his performance in Game 3 in Cincinnati, and the entire New York City FC backline got high marks for a first clean sheet kept since July.
New York City FC beat odds, advance to Eastern Conference Semifinal
NYCFC did just enough to hold Cincinnati scoreless at TQL Stadium, then prevailed in a nutty 18-attempt penalty shootout to win the best-of-three playoff series.
Instant Reaction: Unlikely defenders help NYCFC vanquish Cincinnati
New York City FC got two straight huge performances from two somewhat unlikely defensive contributors, Mitja Ilenič and Justin Haak, to help pull off a playoff upset in Round One.
FC Cincinnati 0 (5) - 0 (6) New York City FC: Rate the players
NYCFC bested Cincinnati in an 18-kick penalty shootout to win the Round One best-of-three series and earn a spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they'll host the New York Red Bulls.
Round One Game Day Hub: NYCFC vs Cincinnati in Ohio
It's a do-or-die matchup as New York City FC and FC Cincinnati face off in Game 3 at TQL Stadium.