Cosmos CEO Erik Stover: 'You need good versus evil'
In this exclusive interview, Cosmos CEO Erik Stover tells us about plans to develop local talent, open a museum, cultivate rivalries, and function "much like a European club."
Lower-League Soccer
New York Cosmos return
It's official: The Cosmos are back for the third time, will play at Hinchliffe Stadium when they make their USL League One debut in 2026.
Are the New York Cosmos back?
Sources tell Hudson River Blue a new iteration of the Cosmos will debut in USL League One in 2026, and will play at historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ.
Playing the Odds: FanDuel fields competitive soccer team
Employees of the sports betting firm's Flatiron office put together a team that plays in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League — and just earned promotion to Division 3.
Cards on the Table: The US Open Cup Round of 16 begins today
A wobbly Red Bulls host a stumbling FC Dallas, while the Riverhounds hope to add another cupset with a win over Philadelphia. Plus: Pancyprian Freedoms beat Lansdowne Yonkers, 3-2.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
CJ Coreschi of Pittsburgh City Paper and TheCup.US tells why a struggling Riverhounds could add New York City FC to the list of MLS teams they beat in the US Open Cup — and why they probably won't.
Here Come the Big Boys: MLS teams enter US Open Cup today
Open Cup Digest #15: New York City FC face Pittsburgh Riverhounds on the road, New York Red Bulls go west to play Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the Round of 32. Bonus: More lower-league intel.
New York City to play Pittsburgh Riverhounds in US Open Cup
New York City FC will face USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds at beautiful Highmark Stadium in the Round of 32.
Chaotic, Sicko, Beautiful Goals: The US Open Cup Third Round begins today
Open Cup Digest #14: Detroit City vs Westchester, Portland Hearts of Pine vs Rhode Island, and why these games matter to New York City. Bonus: Sacramento Republic vs El Farolito.
Good vs Evil: US Open Cup's Second Round begins today
Open Cup Digest #13: Why upstarts Hearts of Pine and Westchester SC should advance, and why Chattanooga FC are playing for the soul of American soccer
Late penalty sends NYCFC II to derby defeat in Harrison
Sports Illustrated Stadium hosted its first-ever MLS Next Pro edition of the Hudson River Derby, won 3-2 by New York Red Bulls II on a 86th-minute penalty kick.
NISA now aims to restart pro league with fall tournament
NISA announced a new plan to get back into professional soccer later this fall, but its amateur league NISA Nation looks to be losing influence across the country.
US Open Cup Second Round matches set for advancing locals
The next round of the Open Cup sees Astoria, Queens amateurs New York Pancyprian Freedoms face USL’s Westchester SC on the road, while Hartford Athletic travels to face expansion darlings Portland Hearts of Pine.
USL will introduce promotion and relegation
USL owners voted to implement promotion and relegation to coincide with the planned launch of the organization's new Division I-sanctioned men's league.
US Open Cup returns with six local amateur sides eyeing Cupsets
What to know about the amateur teams from in and around the New York area facing off against lower-division professional squads in the First Round of the 110th edition of America's oldest soccer tournament.
APSL no longer affiliated with NISA Nation
The move by the amateur American Premier Soccer League will leave NISA Nation with no teams in the Northeast.