Update: MLS release current 2026 GAM figures
New York City FC have $2.64 million in General Allocation Money, which puts them at #11 in the league — that's down from $5.45 million in January.
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Why Agustín Ojeda should play on the left
Twice, the winger was started a game positioned on the right. And twice, Ojeda became more dangerous after he was switched to the left by Pascal Jansen.
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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Orlando City
An 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.
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Ian Joy on first New York City FC broadcast for Apple: 'A special moment'
The longtime YES Network announcer discusses calling his first NYCFC match on Apple this weekend and gives his take on the current state of the New York City squad.
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New York City FC to play 2026 Leagues Cup games in New Jersey
All three of NYCFC's Phase One games in the 2026 Leagues Cup tournament will take place at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ.
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Safe at Home: NYCFC's impressive record in home openers
New York City FC's record of 8W-2D-1L in home openers incudes some spectacular wins: Here are the 5 best home opener games in NYCFC club history.
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Brooklyn FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
The Brooklyn men's roster stands at 20 after adding CJ Olney Jr., Malik Pinto, and Ryan McLaughlin, and losing Arun Basuljevic to retirement.
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Liverpool vs Wrexham, Leeds vs Sunderland friendlies to be held in NY metro area
Liverpool and Wrexham will play at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx July 29, then Leeds United and Sunderland in Harrison, NJ, the next day: Here's how to preregister for tickets.
2 days ago | 2 reads
Todd Dunivant: 'We do have flexibility to add a DP'
The new Sporting Director of New York City FC discusses the ongoing search for a No 9, adding another winger, working with Pascal Jansen, and opening up a Designated Player slot.
2 days ago | 1 read
Episode 79: NYCFC wins again in Philly, front office gets candid about transfers
A thorough unpacking of New York City FC's wild win over the Union at Subaru Park, a rundown of the biggest Brad Sims bombshells dropped in his latest press roundtable, and a preview of the home opener vs Orlando.
3 days ago | 1 read
Brad Sims: 'We have budget for a significant investment in this window'
The president and CEO of New York City FC on Etihad Park's much-anticipated debut, how transfer budgets and deals work inside City Football Group, and why he's so bullish on MLS flipping its calendar and format.
3 days ago | 1 read
Gotham FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
Gotham send 30-year-old Brazilian forward to San Diego Wave for $175,000, 24-year-old midfielder and Danish international Josefine Hasbo to Boston Legacy FC for $50,000, and 20-year old midfielder Stella Nyamekye to SK Brann in Norway for an undisclosed sum.
3 days ago | 8 reads
New York City vs Philadelphia player ratings
Tayvon 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.
3 days ago | 1 read
Gabi Portilho departs Gotham FC for San Diego Wave
The Brazilian international contributed three goals and three assists in Gotham FC's title-winning 2025 season; the Bats will get $175,000 in intraleague transfer funds for the forward.
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New York City FC seals first win of 2026 with late drama in Philadelphia
It took them until nearly the final kick of the game, but New York City earned a 2-1 win over Philadelphia Union thanks to a 99th-minute header from Tayvon Gray.
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New York City 2-1 Philadelphia Union: 3 Thoughts
New 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.
5 days ago | 1 read
New York City 2-1 Philadelphia Union: Rate the players
New York City FC beat a Philadelphia Union reduced to 10 players in a messy win on the road.
5 days ago | 2 reads
Cosmos beat FC Motown in friendly, first game in front of fans
The Cosmos friendly at Hinchcliffe Stadium was the first time the club played in front of fans since 2017 (2018? 2019?) as they prepare for the 2026 USL One season opener on March 14.
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Matchday 2: New York City vs Philadelphia at Subaru Park
New 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 keep the streak alive and beat Philadelphia on the road for the third time in three years?
5 days ago | 1 read
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia 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.
6 days ago | 1 read
New York City FC 2026 Roster Profile: 5 Takeaways
New York City FC choose the Designated Player roster-building model for the first time now that all three DP slots are filled with active members of the squad.
7 days ago | 3 reads
How Nico Fernández Mercau plays striker
While 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.
7 days ago | 1 read
Gotham FC drop "Lady Liberty" third kit
The retina-sizzling shirt featuring the Statue of Liberty is the only third kit in club history, and the attention-grabbing design is unlike any other introduced by the Bats. Bonus: Orange shorts!
8 days ago | 2 reads
MLS pundits predict 2026 MLS season
Fire up the lamination machine: Three pundits pick New York City FC to be a Top 4 team in 2026 — and another seven pick the club to miss the playoffs entirely.
8 days ago | 3 reads
Episode 78: Takeaways from NYCFC's season-opening draw
The biggest lessons learned from New York City FC's 1-1 draw with LA Galaxy, plus Etihad Park gets confirmed as opening in the summer of 2027 when MLS flips to its new European-style league calendar.
10 days ago | 4 reads
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