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.
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New York City vs Charlotte Player Ratings
Nico Ferández Mercau earns the highest rating for any NYCFC 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.
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New York City FC advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals vs Philadelphia Union
NYCFC will face Philadelphia on Sunday, November 22, in the MLS Cup Playoffs as Pascal Jansen's team moves on after winning their best-of-three series with Charlotte FC.
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Round One Game 3: New York City vs Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium
It's win-or-go-home as NYCFC look to beat Charlotte FC on the road for the second consecutive time this season – or at least draw and win the penalty shootout – in Round One, Game 3 of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.
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Kevin O'Toole receives first Ireland call-up
The New York City FC defender has gone from the second round of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft to the Ireland national team, earning a call-up for a pair of World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary.
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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC
Will Idan Toklomati or Wilfried Zaha step up and score Charlotte FC's first goal in these playoffs? Or will this be another scoreless draw to be decided by the goalkeepers?
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Episode 63: Agony or ecstasy await in Game 3
Our nervy preview of the must-win match in Charlotte that decides if New York City FC's season ends abruptly or if it marches on to Philadelphia.
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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.
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Matt Freese finishes 2nd in 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year vote
The New York City FC shotstopper led winner Dayne St. Clair among players and clubs, but lost the media vote.
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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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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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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.
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New York City shut down at home, lose Game 2 on penalties
NYCFC were held scoreless at home, underperforming their xG letting Game 2 of Round One go to penalties — and letting Charlotte FC take the series back to Bank of America Stadium.
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New York City 0(6)-0(7) Charlotte: 4 Thoughts
New York City FC dropped Game 2 at home on penalties and now has to beat Charlotte on the road for a second time this series to keep their season alive.
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Round One, Game 2: New York City vs Charlotte in The Bronx
For the first time in 1,441 days, there is MLS Cup Playoff soccer at Yankee Stadium as New York City FC try to beat Charlotte FC and advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals for a second straight season and a fourth time in five years.
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Two Wins Away: Local amateur teams enter Third Qualifying Round this weekend
Open Cup Digest #21: US Open Cup qualifying marches on with four games this weekend featuring seven amateur teams from New York and New Jersey.
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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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All of NYCFC's seven-figure contracts
Nico Fernández Mercau becomes the 12th player in New York City FC history to make more than $1 million per year. Let's take a look at all 35 of the club's seven-figure contracts.
3 months ago | 1 read
Matt Freese: 'I don't like being average'
In this exclusive interview New York City FC shotstopper Matt Freese tells us about choosing Harvard over Manchester United, his enduring friendship with Andre Blake, and why he signed a contract through 2030 with NYCFC.
3 months ago | 1 read
2025 New York City FC Player Salaries Update: 5 Takeaways
Nico Fernández Mercau is NYCFC's highest earner since 2018, there's a new second-best-paid player in the league, and more takeaways from the latest batch of MLS player pay data.
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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.
3 months ago | 1 read
Playoff advantage to New York City with Game 1 win over Charlotte
New York City FC become the first playoff team to win on the road with a 1-0 triumph over Charlotte FC after of a moment of magic from Alonso Martínez.
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