Austin FC vs. New York City FC - July 07, 2024

NYCFC Game Management Issues Against CincinnatiNYCFC’s Cincinnati match highlighted missed chances, game-management issues and late errors ahead of Sunday’s New England clash.

NYCFC vs New England Revolution PreviewNYCFC visit New England seeking a playoff boost, with Jack Harrison and a tight 30-match history adding intrigue at Gillette Stadium.

NYCFC Losing Streak Extends After Late Cincinnati GoalNYCFC’s losing streak reached four matches after Evander scored in stoppage time to give FC Cincinnati a 2-1 win at TQL Stadium.

Tim Weah Earns Marseille Captaincy BackingTim Weah wore Marseille's armband against Atlético Madrid as Bruno Genesio praised his leadership and performances ahead of Ligue 1.

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MLS Drops Archive Jerseys 😮‍💨Philly, Chicago, Vancouver and five other clubs get retro-inspired third kits 📲

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MLS' Next Commissioner 👔LAFC exec Larry Berg will replace Garber in 2027

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Messi Returns, Lewy Scores in MLS 💥MLS roundup right here 📲

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Breaking NewsPolice investigate allegations of player misconduct at Austin FC developmental youth academy (AP)

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NYCFC Beat Chicago Fire 3-1: Four TakeawaysFernández Mercau scored his third goal in three games as NYCFC defeated the Chicago Fire 3-1 at Yankee Stadium, flipping the Eastern Conference standings.

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Messi Skips All-Star Game: MLS World Cup ExemptionMLS has confirmed Lionel Messi is exempt from the All-Star Game following Argentina's World Cup final, with implications for NYCFC's season schedule.

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Austin FC trades midfielder Dani Pereira to CF MontréalAustin FC traded midfielder Dani Pereira to CF Montréal for up to $2.35 million in general allocation money.

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Austin FC signs Polish winger with English Premier League experiencePłacheta, 28, joins Verde and Black from Oxford United in England. The squad was recently relegated from the EFL Championship division to EFL League One, and Płacheta technically signed his contract with Austin FC in March during Oxford's season. He'll be eligible to play when the club resumes play after the FIFA World Cup break July 22 against Seattle.

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France Top Group I: Dembele Hat-Trick Beats Norway 4-1Ousmane Dembele's first-half hat-trick powered France to a 4-1 win over Norway, sealing a perfect World Cup group stage and the easiest route to the final.

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USMNT Rests Four Starters vs. Türkiye for Round of 32Pochettino shelves Adams, Robinson, Richards and Balogun against Türkiye to avoid yellow-card suspensions ahead of the July 1 round of 32.

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NYCFC Wants PulisicMilan says USA star is 'not for sale' (The Athletic)

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Austin FC players to meet fans during free eventAustin FC fans have the opportunity to meet some of the team's players Saturday during ATX Fanfest. The event is free and open to the public.

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Austin FC hires Jim Curtin as new head coach; won't start until next seasonJim Curtin, who led the Philadelphia Union from 2014-2024 with seven MLS Cup playoff appearances, was the most successful manager in club history before his firing in 2024. The Union won the Supporters' Shield in 2020 and the Eastern Conference championship in 2022.

MLS All-Stars World Cup Picks 💭

Spain? France? Brazil? Argentina? 🎥

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Messi, Son in MLS All-Star XI💫Roster vs. Liga MX stars has landed 📲

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Has USMNT Squad Upgraded? 🧐Comparing Poch's 2026 World Cup roster to 2022 📲

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USMNT World Cup Roster Is Here 🇺🇸Head coach Mauricio Pochettino names 26-player squad. Full roster 📲

🚨 USMNT World Cup Roster

Poch's official 26-man squad. Reacting to every pick 🎥

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Predicting USMNT Roster 🔮Poch to name World Cup squad TOMORROW. Here's our picks 📲

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Austin FC loses again heading into World Cup BreakST. LOUIS (AP) - Fallou Fall scored his first career goal in the 56th minute, Ben Lundt made his season debut and had two saves, and St. Louis City beat Austin FC 3-0 on Saturday in the final match before the World Cup break. Daniel Edelman scored his first goal for St.

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Austin FC fires sporting director Rodolfo Borrell, head coach Nico EstevezPrecourt fired sporting director Rodolfo Borrell and head coach Nico Estevez, he announced Monday. Davy Arnaud will take over as the interim head coach, and the search to fill both positions will begin immediately.

Austin FC's back in Leagues Cup, and they'll play at least 3 home matchesAUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin FC is back in Leagues Cup, and they'll play their first three matches in August at home. Verde and Black qualified for this year's showcase event by making the MLS Cup postseason in 2025. They'll face off against Tijuana, Puebla and América in the first phase of the tournament in Austin.

Austin preps for World Cup fever this summerIn just over a month, the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup will get underway. North America plays host as the United States, Canada and Mexico all will have matches in their respective countries.

Austin FC grabs 2nd consecutive win, Vazquez makes return from torn ACLAUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Christian Ramírez and Myrto Uzuni scored second-half goals, and Austin FC beat St. Louis CITY SC 2-0 on Sunday. Ramírez broke through in the 69th minute, heading in a set-piece delivery from the center of the box to give Austin a 1-0 lead.

Austin FC gets back in win column 2-0 in Copa Tejas clash with HoustonAUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin FC picked up its first win since March 1, beating Copa Tejas rival Houston 2-0 on Saturday at Q2 Stadium. Austin scored twice in the first half, the opener from Jayden Nelson in the 13th minute, assisted by Facundo Torres and Myrto Uzuni.

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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Inter MiamiNo Javier Mascherano? No problem: The Inter Miami head coach is suspended for the match up with New York City FC at Citi Field, but the most valuable team in MLS history have Rodrigo de Paul, Dayne St. Clair, Mateo Silvetti, and a short-ish midfielder named Lionel Messi.

Pascal Jansen: Fastest New York City FC head coach to 20 league winsPascal Jansen needed 37 games to get to 20 wins, besting Ronny Deila (38), Patrick Vieira (43), and Domé Torrent (44). Jansen now has the best win percentage (54.1%) and more points per game (1.78) than any head coach in club history.

New York City 3-1 Colorado: 4 ThoughtsA brace for Nico Fernández Mercau and a welcome back goal from Talles Magno earned NYCFC a third straight win, as they beat the Rapids 3-1 in The Bronx.

James Sands out for remainder of Bundesliga season following ankle surgeryFC St. Pauli ruled Sands out for the remainder of their 2025/26 season after he needed surgery to repair ligament damage in his left ankle.

New York City FC 5-0 Orlando City: HRB GalleryWelcome to the first Hudson River Blue Gallery, featuring photographs by Oscar Gamez of New York City FC's decisive 5-0 win over Orlando City at Yankee Stadium.

Austin FC goes down a man early, falls 3-1 on the road to CharlotteCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Pep Biel scored two goals, Idan Toklomati added his first of the season, and Charlotte FC beat short-handed Austin FC 3-1 on Saturday night. Biel scored his second goal of the season to make it 2-1 in the 68th minute. Harry Toffolo played an arcing ball from the left side to [...]

Why Agustín Ojeda should play on the leftTwice, the winger was started a game positioned on the right. And twice, Agustín Ojeda became more dangerous after he was switched to the left by Head Coach Pascal Jansen.

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Orlando CityAn Orlando City defense hollowed out by transfers and injuries has allowed six goals in two games. Ben Miller of The Mane Land tells us about a back line that looks vulnerable, an attack that has some bite, and why time is running out for striker Duncan McGuire to prove himself.

New York City vs Philadelphia player ratingsTayvon Gray is your Player of the Match for his clutch goal - it's just the third time he earned the honor since we started publishing player ratings in 2023.

Ramirez scores winner in debut, Austin FC tops DC United 1-0Ramírez headed home the rebound of a shot by Besard Sabovic that was redirected at the goal line by defender Silvan Hefti. The 34-year-old Ramírez, who has 56 career goals in MLS, was acquired off waivers Friday from the LA Galaxy.

New York City 2-1 Philadelphia Union: 3 ThoughtsNew York City FC find a way to defeat Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park in Matchday 2 despite the chaos on the field and some sloppy play late in the game.

New York City FC-Philadelphia Union Highlights 🎥

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D.C. United-Austin FC Highlights 🎥

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Austin FC's Top 3 Goals of the Month

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

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Matchday 2: New York City vs Philadelphia at Subaru ParkNew York City FC return to Chester, PA, to face the Union for the first time since last November's upset win in the Eastern Conference Semifinal. Can NYCFC beat Philadelphia on the road for the third time in three years?

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia Union will be without Ezekiel Alladoh after the club-record signing earned a red card in last week's loss to 2025 wooden spoon-winners DC United - here's how a rebuilt DOOP will try to get it done at home against New York City FC on Sunday.

Austin FC adds depth at forward, claims 8-year MLS veteran off waiversThe club claimed Christian Ramirez off waivers from the LA Galaxy, a somewhat surprising move by the Galaxy that was for "salary cap reasons," said Tom Bogert of The Athletic. He was the first to report the news Thursday.

How Nico Fernández Mercau plays strikerWhile he's currently Pascal Jansen's preferred option to fill in for the injured Alonso Martínez, Nico takes a very different approach to playing as New York City FC's center-forward.

New York City vs LA Galaxy player ratingsThe Starting XI averaged a 6.4 rating, a not great but also not terrible collective rating befitting a similar level of New York City FC performance in their 1-1 draw with the Galaxy.

Top 5 MLS Goals of the Week

Top 5 MLS Goals of the Week, 02/16/2026 - 02/23/2026

New York City 1 - 1 LA Galaxy: Rate the playersNew York City FC drew an LA Galaxy reduced to 10 players to earn a point on the road.

New York City FC-LA Galaxy Highlights 🎥

02/22/2026

Minnesota's late goal spoils home opener for Austin, ending in 2-2 drawMyrto Uzuni tapped in a Jon Gallagher header to give Austin a 2-1 lead in the 76th minute, only to have the Loons equalize in the 90th minute with a goal by Kelvin Yeboah.

Minnesota United-Austin FC Highlights 🎥

02/21/2026

Growth continues around Q2 Stadium as fans kick off first home game of the seasonRezoning changes and sidewalk improvements signal continued development around the stadium

MLS Players on Next Stars ⭐

Ronaldo? Neymar? Players talk who they want to join the league next 🎥

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2026 MLS Season Preview 🍿The new season is FINALLY here. Full look at how it could shake out 📲

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MLS Season Predictions 🔮Who wins MLS Cup? MVP? League experts make their picks 📲

Nine Gotham FC players receive international call-upsFrom SheBelieves Cup to 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers, many members of the Gotham FC squad will be busy on national-team duty in the weeks leading up to the start of the NWSL regular season.

Episode 77: Previewing and predicting what's in store for NYCFC in 2026A season preview episode in which we make bold predictions about New York City FC and where they'll finish in the Eastern Conference, then look ahead to the season opener against Justin Haak's LA Galaxy.

HRB Roundtable: Are New York City FC ready for the 2026 season?Can Pascal Jansen rely on New York City FC's midfield and defensive spine to get the season off to a strong start despite missing a striker?

New York City FC 0-2 San Jose: 4 ThoughtsPreseason ended with a second straight New York City FC loss at the Coachella Valley Invitational, but two key contributors made their first starts, and Kevin O'Toole again flexed his versatility.

Pascal Jansen: Talles Magno sidelined with preseason injuryThe NYCFC coach says Talles Magno won't rejoin team training sessions for one or two more weeks, though injury updates were more positive for midfielders Aiden O'Neill and Jonny Shore.

New York City FC 1-2 Sporting Kansas City: 4 ThoughtsNYCFC's second Coachella friendly was a chance for the squad's depth, like 17-year-old striker Seymour Reid, to make cases for more 2026 minutes, while also giving us a first glimpse of Kai Trewin in action.

Episode 76: What the preseason matches tell us about the state of NYCFC's rosterTakeaways from the Coachella Valley Invitational matches, including how we think NYCFC can cope with early-season injuries in the midfield and still without a natural option to start at center-forward.

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Miami MLS' Most Valuable 🤑Messi's club most expensive in league at $1.45B. Full list 📲

Austin FC gives sneak peek of new, returning food items at Q2 Stadium for 2026 seasonAustin FC held a tasting event at Q2 Stadium on Monday to preview the food and drinks that will be available for the upcoming 2026 season.

This World Cup team is set to train in AustinSaudi Arabia announced that it will train in Austin. Per a release from the team translated into English, the group explained the decision

Episode 75: Where the failed Moussa Sylla transfer leaves NYCFCUnpacking all the twists of the Moussa Sylla transfer saga and where New York City FC might turn now after not signing the FC Schalke 04 striker.

Pascal Jansen: 'Now we have to switch gears, find a new No 9'The New York City FC coach addresses the failed Moussa Sylla transfer, Talles Magno's early impression in preseason, and how Kai Trewin fits Jansen's pro-versatility philosophy.

HRB Roundtable: Reactions to Sky, New York City FC's new mascotNo pants, flatbill cap, a pair of Timbs straight out of the box: The contributors at Hudson River Blue take a closer look at Sky, New York City FC's new mascot.

Second-Half Reset: Brooklyn FC Women looking to push in 2026Brooklyn FC started the season slow, but finished 2025 with three wins out of five games played. Can they carry that momentum into the new year when the second half the season restarts on Saturday?

Julián Fernández officially departs for Rosario CentralNew York City FC loaned the 21-year-old winger back to a club in his native Argentina through December 2026, with Rosario Central retaining an option to buy him after the loan.

WATCH: Get to know Austin FC's Jayden NelsonThe native Canadian joins Austin from one of the best teams in all of MLS last season, the Vancouver Whitecaps. The 23-year old made 40 appearances for Vancouver last year, tallying three goals and 11 assists.

Austin FC adds designated player in key acquisitionTorres comes to Central Texas via Palmeiras in Brazil, where he notched 10 goals and six assists in his one season with the squad. Torres is a native Uruguayan who made 22 appearances at the international level.

Pascal Jensen holds first press conference of 2026The New York City FC head coach took a moment from preseason training to discuss his relationship with Todd Dunivant, a search for a No 9, how to replace Justin Haak, and why Drew Baiera is making a case for himself on the First Team.

Will Talles Magno play for New York City FC in 2026?The Prodigal Son has returned to the Big Apple - but how long will he stay?

Maxi Moralez re-signs, Talles Magno makes preseason rosterIt's revolving doors time for the New York City FC roster so we talk Maxi Moralez re-signing, transfer rumors for Mitja Ilenič and Julián Fernández, and the players to watch in preseason, like prodigal son Talles Magno.

Mitja Ilenič loaned to Raków Częstochowa in Poland: ReportThe fullback was left out of the New York City FC preseason roster and now appears headed to Raków in Poland's Ekstraklasa on loan with an option to be bought outright.

New York City FC vs LAFC match moved to MayOriginally scheduled for October, NYCFC will now host LAFC on Wednesday, May 6, at Citi Field at 7:30 pm ET. No reason was given for the scheduling change.

So, how is that New York City FC depth chart looking?A position-by-position breakdown of the player pool currently available to Head Coach Pascal Jansen as the 2026 preseason begins.

One to Watch: Loradana Paletta named to USWNT U-17 campThe 14-year-old phenom - the only girl on New York City FC's U15 boy's team - will be one of the youngest players with the USWNT U-17s.

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Owen Wolff signs new contract with Austin FC through June 2030AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin FC's first Homegrown player is sticking around for a while longer. Owen Wolff, a midfielder who first signed with the club as a 16-year-old, agreed to a new contract with Verde and Black that will keep him in Austin through June 2030.

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Dream MLS Transfer Targets 💭Neymar, Lewandowski and the stars who could join Messi 📲

New MLS Ball Is Here ⚽

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The MLS ball for the 2026 season is here ⚽

Justin Haak exits, kit leaks, new Homegrowns, SuperDrafteesOur final episode of 2025 includes thoughts on Justin Haak to LA Galaxy, New York City FC's new 2026 kit, the recent approach to Homegrown signings, and the latest SuperDraft class.

2025 Final Grade: Pascal JansenNew York City FC found the exact right coach for the 2025 team, as Jansen's "Bulletproof mindset" and tactical flexibility helped the team exceed expectations.

2025 Final Grade: Seymour ReidThe 17-year-old wasn't supposed to be here: He signed with NYCFC II, not New York City FC. But the striker earned a spot on the First Team - and became the youngest goal-scorer in club history.

2025 Final Grade: Agustín OjedaThe 21-year-old winger had a stretch of summer productivity as an assist-maker, but Ojeda's attacking output was missing for much of the season despite his playing in all 43 of New York City FC's 2025 matches.

2025 Final Grade: Hannes WolfThe Austrian got off to a hot start and became one of New York City FC's main scoring threats, but he fasted as the season went on.

2025 Final Grade: Jonny ShoreThe 18-year-old had the most impressive Homegrown debut season in club history, and the strongest year for a teenager at New York City FC since a 19-year-old Jack Harrison had 10 goal involvements in 2016.

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Austin FC sends Osman Bukari to Polish side Widzew Łódź for record returnAustin FC transferred Bukari to Polish club Widzew Lodz for a fee of around $5.8 million (5 million Euros), according to the website Transfermarkt. The fee was a record amount for the country's top league, the Polish Ekstraklasa.

2025 Final Grade: Nico Fernández MercauThe 25-year-old Designated Player bolstered the creative side of NYCFC's attack and saved his best and biggest goals for the MLS Cup Playoffs after arriving at midseason.

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MLS SuperDraft Results 💫D.C. United takes NC State's Nikola Markovic at No.1. Reacting to all the moves 📲

2025 Final Grade: Andrés PereaAndrés Perea had a breakout year in 2025, but after suffering a leg fracture in the MLS Cup Playoffs his immediate future with the club is unclear.

2025 Final Grade: Maxi MoralezThe ageless 38-year-old made 34 starts and had the third-most minutes for New York City FC in league games, showing again why he's so important to this squad.

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MLS Draft: Top Prospects ✨Previewing Thursday' draft with current order 📲

Brooklyn FC close 2025 with Statement 3-0 road winBrooklyn FC finish the year strong, battering Tampa Bay Sun FC 3-0 in the Sunshine State.

2025 Final Grade: Mitja IleničThe season began brightly for the 20-year-old fullback, but he ended 2025 as an unused substitute in 13 of New York City FC's final 20 matches. Will he fight for more minutes in 2026, or is a transfer away up next for Ilenič?

Brooklyn FC will host inaugural USL Championship gameBKFC men will face Indy Eleven on March 8, 2026, at Maimonides Park in Coney Island in their first-ever competitive game. Now all Brooklyn FC have to do is sign enough players to field a team.

Brooklyn FC fall to Carolina Ascent 1-0 on roadBKFC are still losing for their first away win of the 2025.26 season after being held scoreless by Carolina Ascent.

Marlon LeBlanc hired as first Brooklyn FC men's coachThe longtime coach of Philadelphia Union II will take charge of the inaugural Brooklyn men's squad ahead of its USL Championship debut in 2026.

2025 Final Grade: Thiago MartinsHis wasn't a perfect season in 2025, but it was another season in which you could consistently call the 30-year-old club captain one of the top center-backs in MLS.

2025 Final Grade: Tomás RomeroTomás Romero made 5 appearances in 2025 as the backup goalkeeper, allowing just 0.71 goals per 90 minutes while comping a record of 3W-0D-2L.

2026 FIFA World Cup Draw: MetLife Stadium games are setEngland, France will play group stage games at MetLife Stadium, along with Curaçao, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Norway, Panama, Scotland, Senegal. Plus: Will NYCFC teammates Matt Freese and Aiden O'Neill face each other in Group D?

HRB Roundtable: A look back at the 2025 MLS Cup PlayoffsThe HRB crew discusses New York City FC's six-game postseason run - they go over what went right, what didn't, and what the future holds for this young team.

New York City FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumorsThe best source for all NYCFC transfer news and rumors ahead of the 2026 MLS season.

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

NYCFC Top 3 GOALS of November

Austin FC's Top 3 Goals of the Month

11/02/2025

Top 5 MLS Goals of the Week

Top 5 MLS Goals of the Week, 11/24/2025 - 12/01/2025

Inter Miami overwhelm New York City to win Eastern Conference FinalA cagey match early turned into an Inter Miami rout late as New York City FC surrendered a hat trick to Tadeo Allende and saw their season end with a 5-1 loss at Chase Stadium.

Tough Choices: New York City FC's 2026 roster decisions begin nowCan NYCFC keep Justin Haak? We look at 17 New York City FC players who might or might be here next year because they're out of contract, have options waiting to be triggered, or could leave on loan.

Miami 5-1 New York City: 4 ThoughtsPascal Jansen and his New York City FC squad inspired dreams of another unexpected MLS Cup win, but it wasn't meant to be, as Inter Miami CF rolled to a comfortable Eastern Conference Final win.

Inter Miami end New York City's fairytale run, advance to 2025 MLS Cup FinalNew York City FC put up a fight, but Lionel Messi's Inter Miami settled into the game and end the night with a 5-1 win and a date to host the 2025 MLS Cup Final.

Pascal Jansen on Inter Miami Matchup: NYCFC earned the right to be in this finalWill New York City FC's "bulletproof mindset" carry the team through a tough away matchup against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs?

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Inter MiamiInter 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?

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

New York City FC to play Inter Miami in Eastern Conference FinalIt's a date: NYCFC will travel to the Sunshine State to face Lionel Messi (and the rest of Inter Miami) on Saturday, November 29.

Brooklyn FC earn gritty 1-0 win over Spokane ZephyrBrooklyn 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

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

Eastern Conference Semifinal: New York City vs Philadelphia at Subaru ParkNew 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.

Game Day Hub: Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit in the 2025 NWSL ChampionshipGotham 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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USMNT Stars Who Need Minutes ⏰Reyna and others who still have work to lock up World Cup roster spot 📲

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Washington SpiritAn 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 📲

Blast from the Past: NYCFC vs Philadelphia is 2021 reduxOnce 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.

Striker choices loom large for New York City FCNYCFC 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.

Episode 65: Broken by the international break, but Philly beckonsIt'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.

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

Episode 64: Nico and the New York City FC road warriorsThe 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.

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

Andrés Perea injury confirmed as right leg fractureThe 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

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

Gotham FC upset Kansas City Current, advance to NWSL SemifinalsGotham 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.

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

New York City 3-1 Charlotte: 5 ThoughtsNico 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 📲