Just one goal away from the playoffs
New York City were among the league elite in fewest goals allowed — and one of the bottom-feeders when it came to goals scored.
Analysis + Opinion
2023 MLS Year-End Awards: How we voted
Luciano Acosta gets our vote for MVP, while Keaton Parks gets a vote for Comeback Player of the Year.
Instant Reaction: Gotham win first-ever playoff match
The Goths soundly defeat the North Carolina Courage 2-0, will next face the Portland Thorns in the NWSL Championship Semifinals.
2023 NYCFC Player Salaries: Update
This update includes the salaries of players who joined the league in the summer transfer window, and reflects the inclusion of players under contract as of September 15, 2023.
How does Nick Cushing's sub use compare to other MLS coaches?
Crunching the numbers from every regular-season match reveals that NYCFC's coach has been a bit substitution-shy.
Repeated road failures doomed this NYCFC season
New personnel, different formations, win-or-go-home playoff mindsets—nothing worked to fix NYCFC's away form this season.
3 Reasons why NYCFC need to sign Andrés Perea
The midfielder is a natural fit for NYCFC's possession-based style.
Homegrowns vital to NYCFC remaining in playoff hunt
Andres Jasson, James Sands, Tayvon Gray, and Justin Haak have made important contributions to keep NYCFC close to the playoff places.
NYCFC don't look like a playoff team
The table says they're in playoff position, but NYCFC hasn't consistently performed like a squad worthy of that distinction.
NYCFC have the best defense in MLS
A closer look at goalkeeper Matt Freese, and center-backs Birk Risa and Thiago Martins.
Instant Reaction: Free Talles Magno
The 21-year-old returned to the Starting XI and looked confident and breezy after spending almost two months on the bench.
So, NYCFC, you're saying there's a chance...
NYCFC now control their MLS playoffs fate, and could even host the first game: And it begins by winning tonight.
Instant Reaction: Give credit to the defense
Goals from Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno won the game, but the solidity of the backline was just as key.
Andrew Wiebe: NYCFC deserved penalty call
Replays show that Santiago Rodríguez was fouled in the box, but referee Joe Dickerson waved on play.
Youth Movement: NYCFC's players are younger than you think
New York City field five U22 players on average, while their opponents field just two.
3 Reasons why Matt Freese should be NYCFC's starting goalkeeper
Numbers don't lie: The Iceman is NYCFC's best option in goal.