NYCFC vs Chicago Fire Preview – 5 Questions
Over the weekend, the New York City Football Club got off to a soft start in the 2023 season opener on the road against Nashville, falling 2-0 and managing only two shots on goal for the entire match. This is a season of transition for the club as a whole, with several key members (many […]
Why Fan Favorite James Sands’ Return Is Perfect For NYCFC Right Now
The rumors had been circulating for some time that NYCFC’s first ever Homegrown player James Sands MIGHT be returning to the club, after spending the previous year on loan with Rangers FC in Scotland. Fans as well as us writers wondered and silently hoped that the Rye, NY native, who began his career with the affiliate team […]
Stephen Turnbell Promoted From NYCFC II to the Bronx on Short Term Contract
The New York City Football Club added 24 year defender Stephen Turnbell on a short term contract from it’s developmental club NYCFC II. Turnbell, who turns 25 on March 13, spent the 2022 season with the MLS Next Pro team, picking up 5 goals in 23 matches with the club. Players can be signed under […]
NYCFC Loses Late Game Lead, Settles For 1-1 Tie Against Chicago
On a cold night in Chicago, the New York City Football Club took a 1-0 lead into the 75th minute in their second match of the season only to end the match playing on their heels and settling for a 1-1 tie. With defender James Sands back into the lineup for the first time since his stint […]
5 Reasons Why Soccer Will Be Bigger Than Baseball in 7 Years Or Less
This year is the third year that I’ve been covering Major League Soccer in the NJ/NY area, having worked with the New York City Football Club for the majority of that time. Having frankly little experience with the sport previously but taking the gig because hey, free tickets in exchange for writing a few hundred […]
NYCFC vs. Inter Miami Preview- 4 Questions
Here we are, home opener for 2023 for the New York City Football Club. It’s been a bit of an uphill climb for the Gents in Blue, first being shut out in Nashville 2-0, followed by a 1-1 tie to Chicago after allowing a late second half goal to Forward Fabian Herbers. So now on Saturday […]
3 Points is 3 Points; NYCFC Wins 1-0 on Inter-Miami Own Goal
It’s not the way you write things up in the playbooks but the New York City Football Club gets it’s first win of the season with a 1-0 win over Inter-Miami after the Herons scored on their own net at the 35th minute. On a sub 40 degree night in the Bronx, 24,489 came out […]
NYCFC Vs. DC United – 4 Questions
The New York City Football Club will aim to pick up where it left off after it’s1-0 home opener win against Inter-Miami back on March 11. Currently sitting in 10th place in the new look Play-In playoff format, the club will try to make it two in a row against current 8th place DC United, […]
Getting To Know Matt Freese, NYCFC’s New Goalkeeper (And One Time Rival)
It was December 5, 2021, the MLS Eastern Conference Finals, a memorable date in MLS history for both the New York City Football Club and the Philadelphia Union. Only one would move on to face Portland in the MLS Cup Finals. NYCFC, without Golden Boot winner Taty Castellanos due to yellow card suspension was facing off on […]
NYCFC Adds New Midfielder to Homegrown Contract
The New York City Football Club added 15 year old Midfielder Jonathan “Jonny” Shore to a Homegrown Contract through 2027 with an additional option for 2028. Joining the NYCFC Academy at the age of 10 back in 2017, the New York local spent time with the team’s U17 Academy Team and making two appearances last […]