2025 Final Grade: Hannes Wolf
The Austrian got off to a hot start and became one of New York City FC's main scoring threats, but faded as the season went on.
3 months ago | 6 reads
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Kamran Acito signs with New York City FC as Homegrown player
The 21-year-old central defender is originally from Manhattan, played in the NYCFC Academy, made three appearances for NYCFC II in 2022, and just completed a college soccer career at Duke.
3 months ago | 6 reads
Cooper Flax signs Homegrown contract with New York City FC
The 21-year-old midfielder from Wake Forest University becomes the 18th Homegrown player in New York City FC history.
3 months ago | 6 reads
2025 Final Grade: Jonny Shore
The 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.
3 months ago | 5 reads
2025 Final Grade: Máximo Carrizo
The 17-year-old Homegrown made his First Team debut in 2025, and had some promising looks late in the season. The future looks bright for Carrizo, even if he logged just 83 minutes all year and has yet to make a start.
3 months ago | 6 reads
Scouting Report: A first look at New York City FC's 2026 MLS SuperDraft picks
We analyze NYCFC draft picks Ransford Gyan, Kevin Pierre, Joey Mueller, Luca Nikolai, and handicap their chances of seeing playing time with the First Team.
3 months ago | 4 reads
2025 Final Grade: Nico Fernández Mercau
The 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.
3 months ago | 6 reads
New York City select Ransford Gyan in 2026 MLS SuperDraft
The 19-year-old Clemson First Team All-American was the #27 pick overall, and becomes the 30th MLS SuperDraft selection in New York City FC history. The club also selected Kevin Pierre (Georgia Southern, #57), Joey Mueller (UCF, #71), and Luca Nikolai (UNC,#87).
3 months ago | 4 reads
New York City FC's history in the MLS SuperDraft
With the 2026 MLS SuperDraft set to take place later this afternoon, here are 5 thoughts about NYCFC's history with the selection process.
3 months ago | 7 reads
2026 Coachella Valley Invitational schedule released
New York City FC will face LAFC, Sporting Kansas City, and San Jose Earthquakes in preseason friendlies next February.
3 months ago | 9 reads
2025 Final Grade: Andrés Perea
Andrés 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.
3 months ago | 4 reads
All the important dates left in New York City FC's offseason
A review of the big dates and offseason deadlines you need to be aware of as you wait to see what moves NYCFC makes to overhaul the 2026 roster.
3 months ago | 7 reads
4 Takeaways from 2026 Cosmos schedule
The Cosmos will open the 2026 season at home when they host Portland Hearts of Pine at Hinchcliffe Stadium on March 14.
3 months ago | 6 reads
2025 Final Grade: Maxi Moralez
The ageless 38-year-old made 34 starts – and the third-most minutes for New York City FC in league games – showing again why he's so important to this squad.
3 months ago | 6 reads
Episode 69: New York City FC's radio voice on his new book of soccer wisdom
Glenn Crooks, New York City's radio play-by-play announcer, joins the pod to talk about his new book of interviews with soccer luminaries, plus, we come to grips with what seems to be the end of Justin Haak's time with the club.
3 months ago | 6 reads
New York City FC will compete in Leagues Cup 2026
The 18 teams to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2025 will represent the league in Leagues Cup 2026, with the format and the focus on Liga MX vs MLS matches unchanged from 2025.
3 months ago | 5 reads
2025 Final Grade: Keaton Parks
Big Bird made the fewest appearances and played the fewest minutes since he ascended to the First Team in 2019. We can only guess how many goals involvements – and wins – he would have contributed to this New York City FC squad in 2025.
3 months ago | 6 reads
2025 Final Grade: Aiden O'Neill
The defensive midfielder is NYCFC's metronome, calm under pressure and smart in possession. He's also soccer's Energizer Bunny, logging 5,044 minutes between playing in Belgium, MLS, and the Australia men's national team.
3 months ago | 8 reads
Brooklyn FC close 2025 with Statement 3–0 road win
Brooklyn FC finish the year strong, battering Tampa Bay Sun FC 3-0 in the Sunshine State.
3 months ago | 7 reads
2025 Final Grade: Mitja Ilenič
The 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?
3 months ago | 9 reads
2025 Final Grade: Kevin O'Toole
The left back was a locked-in starter for one the best defenses in MLS, and earned his first international call-up in November.
3 months ago | 10 reads
Cosmos launch 2026 primary kit
The Cosmos are back, and so is that green shirt: The 2026 jersey by Capelli is an update on the classic color scheme and logo.
3 months ago | 7 reads
Midge Purce signs new deal with Gotham FC
The forward agreed to a one-year deal with the Bats, and will return for her seventh season with the club.
3 months ago | 7 reads
2025 Final Grade: Tayvon Gray
The Pigeon's best attacking wingback in 2024 took major steps to becoming one of the best overall defenders in Major League Soccer in 2025.
3 months ago | 9 reads
Brooklyn FC's USL Championship debut set for March 2026
BKFC men are scheduled to 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.
3 months ago | 9 reads
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