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HIGHLIGHTS: Miami Advances to MLS Cup🦩

Messi and Miami make first final in club history 🎥

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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Inter Miami

Inter Miami are feeling confident heading into the Eastern Conference Finals after scoring 12 goals in four playoff games. Will Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and newcomer Mateo Silvetti deliver on the promise of this high-flying team?

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Episode 66: Beast of the East slayed and now it's time to face Messi

A review of how the Conference Semifinal in Philadelphia was won, and a look ahead to New York City FC's Conference Final showdown with a high-powered, heavily-favored Inter Miami.

MLS Final Four is Set 💫

🐐 Messi's Miami vs. NYC ⚔️ San Diego vs. Vancouver 🎥 Quarterfinal highlights

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New York City FC to play Inter Miami in Eastern Conference Final

It's a date: NYCFC will travel to the Sunshine State to face Lionel Messi (and the rest of Inter Miami) on Saturday, November 29.

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Brooklyn FC earn gritty 1-0 win over Spokane Zephyr

Brooklyn FC notch their third win of the season behind a clinical finish from Sofia Lewis and clean sheet from Breanna Norris.

Top 5 MLS Saves of the Week

11/17/2025 - 11/24/2025

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NYCFC stun Philadelphia at Subaru Park, book spot in Eastern Conference Final

Maxi Moralez reprised the role of playoff hero, Matt Freese made multiple match-saving stops, and a depleted New York City FC squad pulled off a major road upset against the Supporters' Shield winners.

New York City FC-Philadelphia Union Highlights 🎥

11/23/2025

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Eastern Conference Semifinal: New York City vs Philadelphia at Subaru Park

New York City FC play Philadelphia in the playoffs for the fourth time to try to reach the Eastern Conference Final for a third time in club history.

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Game Day Hub: Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit in the 2025 NWSL Championship

Gotham FC are back in the NWSL Championship for the first time since winning it all in 2023, while Washington Spirit are making a second consecutive appearance after coming in second place last year.

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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Washington Spirit

An in-form Washington Spirit are feeling confident about facing Gotham FC the NWSL Championship Final - especially if Rosemonde Kouassi and Gift Monday continue to link up in attack.

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MLS 2026 Schedule Drops 🗓️

Messi vs. Son in blockbuster opening game. Full regular-season calendar 📲

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Blast from the Past: NYCFC vs Philadelphia is 2021 redux

Once again, New York City FC are missing key starters due to injuries and a suspension. But unlike 5 years ago, this Philadelphia Union squad are fully fit.

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USMNT Stars Who Need Minutes ⏰

Reyna and others who still have work to lock up World Cup roster spot 📲

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Striker choices loom large for New York City FC

NYCFC not only need to fill in the Alonso Martínez-sized hole for Sunday's matchup against Philadelphia Union, they need to find a No 9 to carry the team into 2026.

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Episode 65: Broken by the international break, but Philly beckons

It's an Eastern Conference Semifinal preview episode, but we also pick up the pieces from the Alonso Martínez knee injury that rocked New York City FC and talk about all the massive MLS schedule and format changes coming in 2027.

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Upset in Orlando: Gotham FC score stoppage-time winner, advance to NWSL Championship

The Bats do it again, beating the odds advance to the NWSL Championship Final after upsetting Orlando Pride 1-0 in Florida.

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MLS to Switch Schedule 🔄

Owners approve change to summer-to-spring calendar 📲

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Episode 64: Nico and the New York City FC road warriors

The pod crew unpacks all the angles from the decisive Game 3 victory over Charlotte FC, wonders about life without Andrés Perea and Aiden O'Neill in Philadelphia in the next round, and catches you up on all the NYCFC international call-ups.

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New York City's 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs (so far) in 5 numbers

One postseason brace, six clean sheets, four away wins (seven if you include shootouts): We look at how New York City are becoming one of the best playoff teams in Major League Soccer.

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Andrés Perea injury confirmed as right leg fracture

The New York City FC midfielder had surgery after suffering the serious lower leg injury in the 71st minute of the team's Game 3 win over Charlotte FC in the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Top 5 MLS Goals of the Week

Top 5 MLS Goals of the Week, 11/03/2025 - 11/10/2025

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New York City vs Charlotte Player Ratings

Nico Ferández Mercau earns the highest rating for any New York City FC player this year with a playoff-best performance.

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Gotham FC upset Kansas City Current, advance to NWSL Semifinals

Gotham FC beat the odds to beat league-best Kansas City Current on the road courtesy of goals from Jaedyn Shaw and Katie Stengel, and will next face Orlando Pride in the NWSL Cup Semifinals.

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NYCFC pick Charlotte apart on the counter to earn do-or-die Game 3 win

A brace from Nico Fernández Mercau helped New York City FC overcome a serious injury to Andrés Perea as they eliminated Charlotte FC with a 3-1 road victory.

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New York City 3-1 Charlotte: 5 Thoughts

Nico Ferández Mercau lives up his Designated Player status, Alonso Martínez comes through (again), and the defense smother Charlotte to win this best-of-three series. But a severe injury to Andrés Perea casts a pal on the win.

New York City FC-Charlotte FC Highlights 🎥

11/07/2025

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Messi Leads MLS Best XI 🌟

See which other stars made the cut 📲

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How New York City FC can win Game 3 in Charlotte

Here are five things that need to happen if New York City FC wants to walk out of Bank of America Stadium winners in the decisive Game 3 of their MLS Cup Playoff series with Charlotte FC.

Top 5 MLS Saves of the Week

10/27/2025 - 11/03/2025

Top 5 MLS Goals of the Week

Top 5 MLS Goals of the Week, 10/27/2025 - 11/03/2025

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Gotham FC fall 3-2 to North Carolina Courage

Gotham FC fall to North Carolina Courage in the last game of regular league play, setting up a Quarterfinals showdown with Kansas City Current on Sunday.

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New York City vs Charlotte player ratings

NYCFC might have lost to Charlotte in penalties, but there are positives to take from this game. Such as: Matt Freese putting up a Player of the Match performance with his third consecutive clean sheet against Charlotte

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Brooklyn FC draw in Fort Lauderdale, extend winless streak

A determined Brooklyn FC went up early on the road, but they ended the day with a 1-1 draw - and are still searching for their first win since August.

Charlotte FC-New York City FC Highlights 🎥

11/01/2025

New York City FC's Top Goals of the Month

NYCFC Top GOALS of October

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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC need Wilfried Zaha to step up if they're to take this Best-of-3 series back to North Carolina. Is the 32-year-old up to the moment?

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New York City vs Charlotte player ratings

The feels are good after the 1-0 road win in Round One of the playoffs, with Alonso Martínez earning 85% of the vote for Player of the Match for weaving through the Charlotte defense like they were practice mannequins.

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Episode 62: Alonso Martínez does it to Charlotte again

A thorough review of New York City FC's 1-0 away win over Charlotte FC to open the MLS Cup Playoffs, featuring lots of praise for Alonso Martínez and Pascal Jansen, plus a preview of Game 2 of this series at Yankee Stadium.

New York City FC-Charlotte FC Highlights 🎥

10/28/2025

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Justin Haak previews MLS Cup Playoffs: 'We have a really good chance to do something special'

The New York City FC defender looks ahead to the best-of-three series with Charlotte FC, discusses Charlotte's strength at home, and explains why he and his teammates remain confident against the top teams in MLS.

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Matt Freese a finalist for MLS Goalkeeper of the Year

The New York City FC shot-stopper is one of three players up for the end-of-year award, and he's also nominated for Save of the Year.

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Messi MVP Finalist🥇

MLS drops nominees for all year-end awards 📲

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Episode 61: Will Charlotte away finally go NYCFC's way?

With Decision Day and the MLS regular season now behind us, we spend this episode getting you ready for the MLS Cup Playoffs and the best-of-three series between NYCFC and Charlotte FC.

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Brooklyn FC Falls 2-1 to Carolina Ascent despite surge in second half

BKFC are still searching for their first win since August 23 after coming up short against Carolina Ascent on a brisk October night in Coney Island.

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Zidane Yáñez makes Chile roster for U-17 World Cup

The 17-year-old New York City FC Homegrown forward heads to Qatar to represent Chile as they compete in Group K against France, Canada, and Uganda.

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NYCFC lose to Seattle on pair of set-piece goals

The Sounders headed home two second-half goals straight from set plays and New York City FC settled for 5th Place in the Eastern Conference with a Decision Day loss.

Seattle Sounders FC-New York City FC Highlights 🎥

10/18/2025

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Matchday 34: New York City vs Seattle at Citi Field

It's Decision Day, and NYCFC are looking to equal a club-best 18 wins - and possibly climb to 4th Place to earn coveted home-field advantage in Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs. Also: Transit Alert! 7 Trains aren't running between Manhattan and Queens.

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Máximo Carrizo makes United States roster for U-17 World Cup

The 17-year-old NYCFC midfielder is part of a 21-player squad that will play Burkina Faso, Tajikistan, and Czechia during the group stage of this November's U-17 World Cup in Qatar.

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Mitja Ilenič not with Slovenia U-21 squad despite October call-up

The 20-year-old fullback remained with NYCFC, skipping a pair of U-21 Euros qualifiers so he could reportedly work on "arranging his club status."

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Brooklyn FC remain unbeaten against Tampa Bay after late equalizer at Maimonides Park

Brooklyn FC trailed at the end of regulation time, but a curling free kick from Jessica Garziano set up Catherine Zimmerman to score a stoppage-time goal that gives BKFC their third draw in five games.

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Next Stars Moving to MLS? 💸

CR7, Neymar, and Salah among legends who could follow Son 📲

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New York City vs Philadelphia player ratings

NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese's strong performance in the 1-0 loss to Philadelphia Union earns him a 6th POTM honor this year.

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New York City 0-1 Philadelphia: 3 Thoughts

New York City FC failed to play spoiler at Subaru Park as their attack went quiet and one Union goal left the visitors lamenting their missed chances in a 1-0 defeat.

New York City FC-Philadelphia Union Highlights 🎥

10/04/2025

New York City FC's Top 3 Goals of the Month

NYCFC Top 3 GOALS of September

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Episode 58: Derby dub and a David Lee departure

There's so much going on with NYCFC so this episode covers it all: The high of beating the Red Bulls after the low of losing badly to Miami, a surprise exit for the team's long-tenured Sporting Director, and a looming trip to face league-leading Philadelphia.

Top 5 MLS Goals of the Week

Top 5 MLS Goals of the Week, 09/22/2025 - 09/29/2025

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Too Little, Too Late: Brooklyn FC fall to Fort Lauderdale 2-1

BKFC Head Coach Tomás Tengarrinha tried a new formation to find a second win of the season, but it wasn't to be.

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New York City vs Red Bulls player ratings

Agustín Ojeda is your surprise pick for Player of Match - it's his first since joining the club at the start of the 2024 season.

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Red Bulls fans verbally abuse player following Hudson River Derby loss

Members of Torcida 96 allegedly directed slurs at Red Bull players and fans. Here's a timeline of what we believe happened, including video of the confrontation.

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NYCFC seal season sweep of Hudson River Derby with wild win

New York City FC prevailed 3-2 in a back-and-forth clash with the Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium, earning a second win over their rivals this season.

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New York City 3-2 Red Bulls: 6 Thoughts

New York City completed a season sweep of the Hudson River Derby, earning a dramatic 3-2 win at Sports Illustrated Stadium to dim the Red Bulls' playoff hopes.

New York City FC-New York Red Bulls Highlights 🎥

09/27/2025

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Matchday 32: New York City vs Red Bulls in New Jersey

Alonso Martínez won't be available for New York City FC as they play the 32nd installment of the Hudson River Derby at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

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New York City 0-4 Inter Miami: 3 Thoughts

The New York City FC attack disappeared against one of the leakiest defenses in the Eastern Conference, and Lionel Messi and his Miami teammates made them pay.

Inter Miami CF-New York City FC Highlights 🎥

09/24/2025

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Denis Bouanga hat trick bests Lionel Messi brace in MLS Player of the Matchday race

Plus: NYCFC's Pascal Jansen gets named Coach of the Matchday, while Alonso Martínez and Matt Freese earn spots in Team of the Matchday.

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Episode 57: Streaking into a Messi visit and a Derby

One episode, four New York City FC matches to discuss, as we review the Columbus and Charlotte wins and look ahead to Inter Miami CF's midweek trip to Citi Field and the weekend's Hudson River Derby in New Jersey.

Top 5 MLS Saves of the Week

09/15/2025 - 09/22/2025

Top 5 MLS Goals of the Week

Top 5 MLS Goals of the Week, 09/15/2025 - 09/22/2025

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New York City vs Charlotte player ratings

The Starting XI average of 7.5 is the second-best this year after NYCFC beat Charlotte FC for just the second time in club history.

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New York City vs Columbus player ratings

The Starting XI vs Columbus averaged a solid 7.1 rating and your Player of the Match selection, Hannes Wolf, earned an eye-popping 9.1 for his pair of equalizing goals.

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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC

Idan Toklomati is coming off a hat-trick against Inter Miami, Wilfried Zaha has 7 goals and 10 assists, and Kristijan Kahlina is a beast in the net: Is there anything that can stop Charlotte FC?

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Matt Freese signs contract extension with New York City FC

The 27-year-old goalkeeper's extension through the 2030 season was first announced on stage at the Men In Blazers Live! In New York event.

Columbus Crew-New York City FC Highlights 🎥

09/17/2025

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Matchday 29: New York City vs Columbus Crew at Yankee Stadium

NYCFC are looking for their first win over Columbus Crew since 2022. Can Alonso & Co get it done against a side missing Diego Rossi, but that now features new DP Wessam Abou Ali?

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Episode 56: Big NYCFC win leads to a busier, bigger week

We dive into NYCFC's important road win in Chicago, talking Nico Fernández, Raul Gustavo, Seymour Reid, and more, then preview the two important home matches against Columbus Crew and Charlotte FC.

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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Columbus Crew

Wessam Abou Ali is already paying dividends since landing in Ohio over the summer. But how will a squad missing Diego Rossi find goals on the road?

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New York City vs Chicago player ratings

Alonso Martínez earns your vote for Player of the Match for the 7th time this season after scoring yet another game winner; head coach Pascal Jansen gets his highest rating of the year.

New York City FC-Chicago Fire FC Highlights 🎥

09/13/2025

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Matchday 28: New York City vs Chicago at Soldier Field

NYCFC are in Chicago for a battle between two in-form teams looking to climb the table and secure a spot in the playoffs.

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San Diego Wave 0-2 Gotham FC: 3 Thoughts

Jaedyn Shaw scores in her debut, Esther González retakes the lead in the Golden Boot race, and the Bats climb into 3rd Place.

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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Chicago Fire

A white-hot Chicago Fire have one loss in seven games, and look to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Here's what to expect from the team tomorrow at Soldier Field.

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Episode 55: Jump into the Fire

A preview of New York City FC's most important match of 2025 to date at playoff rivals Chicago Fire FC, and a discussion of where things stand for Matt Freese and the USMNT after the September camp and friendlies.

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USMNT get much-needed win over Japan in Columbus

Matt Freese stood tall in goal while formation and personnel changes from Mauricio Pochettino unlocked the American attack, adding up to a 2-0 win over a rotated Japan squad at Lower.com Field.

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Jaedyn Shaw to Gotham FC in record-setting trade: Report

North Carolina Courage traded the 20-year-old United States women's national team star to Gotham for $1.25 million, the most expensive intra-NWSL move to date.

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Whoops! NYCFC corrects price of adidas Soft Lux collab

Turns out the prices at Yankee Stadium were wrong - as in, that $240 sweatshirt should've been $80.

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Gotham 2-0 Alianza: 4 Thoughts

Two second-half goals put Gotham FC at the top of Group B as they continue to defend their Concacaf W Champions Cup title.

New York City FC's Top 3 Goals of the Month

NYCFC Top 3 GOALS of August

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New York City vs DC United player ratings

The highest-rated New York City FC player barely crossed 6.0 while Pascal Jansen got his lowest rating of the season for his handling of the shock home loss to DC United.

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New York City 1-2 DC United: 4 Thoughts

Not good enough: NYCFC score first but can't put the game away against a DC United that started the night with just four wins and the fewest goals in the league.

D.C. United-New York City FC Highlights 🎥

08/30/2025

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New York City FC x Adidas Soft Lux collection drops Saturday

The New York City FC x adidas Soft Lux capsule collection will only be available at Yankee Stadium.

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Episode 53: Another beast of the East slayed by the Pigeons

The road win over FC Cincinnati has the vibes feeling immaculate and has us diving deep on MLS Cup Playoff possibilities and the rest-of-season outlook for a New York City FC team that's one of the hottest sides in MLS.

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Matt Freese called up for USMNT September friendlies

The Iceman will report to the US training camp on August 31, where he will be the most senior goalkeeper.

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New York City vs Cincinnati player ratings

The New York City FC squad earned its highest average rating of the season, while Aiden O'Neill won his first Player of the Match vote since joining the club in May.

New York City FC-FC Cincinnati Highlights 🎥

08/23/2025

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Oppo Research: 5 Things about FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati is contending for the Supporters' Shield after adding Evander and Kévin Denkey. But a team missing Obinna Nwobodo, Luca Orellano, and Miles Robinson could be vulnerable at home.

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Gotham FC defeat CF Monterrey in first game to defend Concacaf W Champions Cup title

Bruninha and Khyah Harper scored in the first half, leaving Gotham to play defense in the second half to preserve the win in the opening game of the tournament.

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Episode 52: A win that was worth the wait

Reviewing NYCFC's important comeback victory over Nashville SC, plus some discussion of new defensive signing Raul Gustavo and a preview of the upcoming trip to TQL Stadium to face FC Cincinnati.

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New York City vs Nashville player ratings

Andrés Perea is your Player of the Match for the second time this year, while Agustín Ojeda earned his best rating this MLS season.

Nashville SC-New York City FC Highlights 🎥

08/17/2025

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Episode 50: Leagues Cup: Fun for two minutes then over for NYCFC

A full review of New York City FC's three-match run in Leagues Cup, including our immediate post-match reaction to the 2-1 loss to Toluca that confirmed elimination.

Full New York City FC-Toluca FC Highlights 🎥

Watch full game highlights from Toluca FC vs. New York City FC on 08/05/2025. Final Score was 2 - 1

Perea Takes Shot

Perea Takes Shot

Fernández Hits the Woodwork

Fernández Hits the Woodwork

Wolf Takes Shot

Wolf Takes Shot

Ilenic Takes Shot

Ilenic Takes Shot

Freese Makes Save

Freese Makes Save

Martínez Scores

Martínez Scores

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Leagues Cup Matchday: New York City vs Toluca at Yankee Stadium

But can you do it on a hot August night in The Bronx? Phase One of the 2025 Leagues Cup comes to a close with New York City FC hosting Deportivo Toluca at the House that Ruth Built - and the Steinbrenners rebuilt.

Full Club León-New York City FC Highlights 🎥

Watch full game highlights from New York City FC vs. Club León on 08/01/2025. Final Score was 2 - 0

Reid Takes Shot

Reid Takes Shot

Reid Takes Shot

Reid Takes Shot

Moralez Takes Shot

Moralez Takes Shot

Tanasijević Gives up Penalty

Tanasijević Gives up Penalty

Freese Makes Save

Freese Makes Save

PENALTY KICK SAVE: Matt Freese, New York City FC - 58th minute

Matt Freese PENALTY KICK SAVE vs. Club León, 08/01/2025

Freese Makes Save

Freese Makes Save

Ojeda Scores

Ojeda Scores

Haak Takes Shot

Haak Takes Shot

Martínez Scores

Martínez Scores

Martínez Takes Shot

Martínez Takes Shot

Martínez Takes Shot

Martínez Takes Shot

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2025 Leagues Cup: New York City vs Puebla player ratings

There's not much to smile about as Matt Freese is your Player of the Match in NYCFC's 3-0 loss to Club Puebla. We turn the Player Spotlight on Agustín Ojeda, whose two shots on target are twice as many as he managed in MLS all season.

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Keaton Parks undergoes surgery to address blood flow issues

The New York City FC midfielder had similar procedures in 2021 and 2022 to remove blood clots from his right leg.

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