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Inter Miami overwhelm New York City to win Eastern Conference Final
A 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 now
Can NYCFC keep Justin Haak? We look at 17 New York City FC players who might (or might not) be here next year because they're out of contract, have options waiting to be triggered, or could leave on loan.
San Diego 1-3 Vancouver: 4 Thoughts
Brian White led Vancouver Whitecaps to an upset win over a young and inexperienced San Diego FC. Next up is Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the MLS Cup Final.
Miami 5-1 New York City: 4 Thoughts
Pascal 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 Final
New 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.
New York City vs Miami: Rate the players
NYCFC's season ends in South Florida after losing to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference Final. Now it's time for you to rate the players, Head Coach Pascal Jansen, and referee Jon Freemon.
Eastern Conference Final: New York City vs Inter Miami at Chase Stadium
The Gender Reveal Derby is back and bigger than ever, with NYCFC taking on heavily-favored Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference Final: Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs matchup.
Etihad Park proposed as possible 2031 Women's World Cup venue
Joint bidders the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica officially included the under-construction Queens soccer stadium as one of 50 possible venues for matches during the 2031 Women's World Cup.
Pascal Jansen on Inter Miami Matchup: NYCFC earned the right to be in this final
Will 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 Miami
Inter 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?
New York City FC are better at the playoffs than you think
NYCFC's postseason record since the return from COVID five years ago is reason to give thanks: 15 games, 11 wins (8 of those on the road), 6 clean sheets, and 3 Conference Finals put the team at the top of the league.
Taylor Twellman on NYCFC: 'Scared money doesn't make money'
The Apple TV analyst thinks New York City FC must take the game to Inter Miami if they're to earn a spot in MLS Cup: Lionel Messi is the GOAT and Javier Mascherano is proving himself as a coach, but Twellman is full of praise for Pascal Jansen and Nico Fernández.
Episode 66: Beast of the East slayed and now it's time to face Messi
A 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.
New York City vs Philadelphia player ratings
The Starting XI set a new high, Pascal Jansen earns the best-ever rating for a head coach ever, and Matt Freese is your Player of Match.
New York City FC to play Inter Miami in Eastern Conference Final
It's a date: NYCFC will travel to the Sunshine State to face Lionel Messi (and the rest of Inter Miami) on Saturday, November 29.
NYCFC stun Philadelphia at Subaru Park, book spot in Eastern Conference Final
Maxi 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.
Brooklyn FC earn gritty 1-0 win over Spokane Zephyr
Brooklyn FC notch their third win of the season behind a clinical finish from Sofia Lewis and clean sheet from Breanna Norris.
NYCFC 1-0 Philadelphia: 3 Thoughts
New York City FC brought the game to Philadelphia Union, scoring first then bunkering down to keep calm in a chaotic second half — and keep the hosts off the scoresheet to win this Eastern Conference Semifinal.
Eastern Conference Semifinal: New York City vs Philadelphia at Subaru Park
New 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.
GOTHAM FC WIN 2025 NWSL CHAMPIONSHIP
Underdogs, my a**: Here are 4 thoughts about Gotham FC's fully-deserved if unexpected run to the 2025 NWSL title.
Game Day Hub: Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit in the 2025 NWSL Championship
Gotham 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.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Philadelphia Union
Confidence is high in Philadelphia as a full-strength Union look to move past a New York City hurt by missing players and advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
Opinion: Holding the NWSL Championship at a neutral site is short-sighted
Gotham FC and Washington Spirit playing tomorrow's final in Silicon Valley is just ridiculous: It's time for the league to hold the title-deciding game at the home of the higher-seeded team.
5 Takeaways from New York City FC's 2026 schedule
The biggest 2026 NYCFC matches to know about, like a rare Friday night Hudson River Derby at Yankee Stadium.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Washington Spirit
This 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.