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A New York City soccer community covering New York City FC, Gotham FC, Brooklyn FC, the Cosmos, and more. Home to @hrbpod.bsky.social.

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FYI, if you were thinking of nabbing tickets to the (questionably happening this weekend depending on labor negotiations) inagural match:

05.03.2026 22:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why AgustΓ­n Ojeda should play on the left Twice, the winger started a game positioned on the right. And twice, Ojeda became more dangerous after he was switched to the left by Pascal Jansen.

#NYCFC is better when AgustΓ­n Ojeda is on the left and Hannes Wolf is on the right

We get into it here ⬇️

06.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Yankees Soccer Jersey Night giveaway

Yankees Soccer Jersey Night giveaway

Mets soccer jersey night giveaway

Mets soccer jersey night giveaway

Local baseball teams sharing notes and giving out their own soccer jerseys at games played right around when the World Cup starts. Who’s got the better giveaway kit, NYY or NYM?

06.03.2026 20:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Top notch analysis from @kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc with video breakdowns. Last weekends game was a tough one against one of the best defensive teams in MLS, and NYCFC turned it into a track meet that they won.

06.03.2026 17:23 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why AgustΓ­n 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.

We have a new #NYCFC Scouting Report up: Here's why AgustΓ­n Ojeda should play on the left ⬇️

06.03.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Intelligence Report: Orlando City vs. New York City FC Get up to speed on this year's NYCFC team, courtesy of someone who knows them best.

It's time to learn more about New York City FC from our friends at @hudsonriverblue.com ahead of Orlando City's trip to the Bronx. Intelligence Report:
themaneland.com/2026/03/06/i...

06.03.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you are into that kind of thing:

06.03.2026 15:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 MillerΒ ofΒ The Mane Land tells us about a back line that looks vulnerable, an attack that has some...

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Orlando City

A defense hurt by transfers and injuries let in 6 goals in 2 games: Ben Miller of @themaneland.bsky.social tells @matthewmangam.bsky.social about the vulnerable back line, an attack that can still bite, and why time is running out for Duncan McGuire ⬇️

06.03.2026 12:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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USL emails players about union resignation procedures as strike looms The email, sent to all USL Championship players, includes an β€œFAQ” section on crossing a potential picket line

REPORT: On Wednesday, the USL emailed all Championship players with information on procedures for crossing a potential picket line and resigning their union membership, multiple sources have confirmed to The Guardian.

Details, including the attached "FAQs" pdf: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

05.03.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 125 πŸ” 55 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 87
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At an event in Saddle River, NJ tonight, the New York Cosmos revealed a special edition of their primary and goalkeeper kits that will be worn & sold at the team’s home opener on March 14, featuring chrome finishes.

Primary is limited to 200
GK is limited to 50
#NYCosmos #USL

@hudsonriverblue.com

05.03.2026 23:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Didn’t have Luis Suarez pulling a Forrest Gump on my MLS bingo card

05.03.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

A familiar voice is back on NYCFC broadcasts for the first time since 2022 for the home opener, with Ian Joy on the Apple TV call

Spoke to Ian about returning to NYCFC commentary, the state of the current squad, and watching James Sands play at his former FC St. Pauli club

05.03.2026 20:59 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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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 ...

This is the most open I've seen from an MLS team business leader and it's must read stuff from @hudsonriverblue.com

www.hudsonriverblue.com/brad-sims-ny...

05.03.2026 19:37 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

New York City FC to play all three Phase one games in the 2026 Leagues Cup at Sports Illustrated Stadium in in New Jersey

05.03.2026 19:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

#NYCFC will play all three Phase One games in Leagues Cup at Sports Illustrated Stadium:

05.03.2026 19:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Impressive that #NYCFC account for 1 W and 1 D on the road, taking 4 pts as the away team out of a league total of 17

05.03.2026 13:47 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

#NYCFC is good at home openers

How good? @newyorkcityfc.com has a record of 8W-2D-1L, with 24 GF and just 7 GA

@markradigan.bsky.social takes a look at the historical record, and picks the 5 best wins ⬇️

05.03.2026 12:44 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

By our count the @brooklynfc.bsky.social roster stands at 20 players after adding Malik Pinto (44 apps with @fccincinnati.com, 2023 Supporters' Shield), 19-y-o @philadelphiaunion.com prospect CJ Olney Jr., and N Ireland int'l Ryan McLaughlin β€” and after Arun Basuljevic retired 🫠

More here ⬇️

04.03.2026 22:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A new episode of "NYCFC Views Live" coming up later.

Roberto Abramowitz & I sat down w/ New York City's Brad Sims & Todd Dunivant to get a clearer picture about a future No. 9, new stadium activations & much more.

6pm ET πŸ‘‰ youtube.com/live/7oO4rwy...

@sickpodnycfc.bsky.social #NYCFC #MLS

04.03.2026 20:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“Š New CONCACAF club rankings

🟑 MLS holds 5 of the top 10
🟑 Biggest jump is Nashville with +11 (15th)
🟑 Miami and Vancouver top 5

#MLS | #CONCACAF

03.03.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Octopus sandwich

Octopus sandwich

Scran fhtagn

04.03.2026 17:10 πŸ‘ 122 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 11
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Why the USL’s expansion-first business model is breeding instability in American soccer Clubs are folding at a breakneck pace, but the USL keeps cashing expansion fee checks.

As CBA negotiations continue (season kickoff is supposed to be Friday!), it feels like a good time plug this story from @usltactics.com.

In all likelihood, $300 million (or more!) is about to flow into USL HQ. As constructed, every penny will stay at USL HQ.

Questions all over the USL landscape.

04.03.2026 18:54 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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Liverpool vs Wrexham, Leeds vs Sunderland friendlies in NY metro area Summer of Soccer: Liverpool and Wrexham will face each other at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx July 29, then Leeds United and Sunderland AFC play in Harrison, NJ, the next day.

Just 10 days after the FIFA World Cup Final, #Liverpool and #Wrexham will face each other at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx July 29, then #Leeds and #Sunderland play in Harrison, NJ, the next day ⬇️

04.03.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Liverpool to play Wrexham at Yankee Stadium on U.S. pre-season tour Liverpool will play three matches in the U.S. after the World Cup, with Leeds, Sunderland and Wrexham joining them.

πŸ‘€ Liverpool and Wrexham to play exhibition game at Yankee Stadium in July

04.03.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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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 opene...

Bonus: Episode 79 of the @hrbpod.bsky.social dropped this am β€” the pod boys discuss what Sims had to say ⬇️

04.03.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 ...

Here's the convo with Brad Sims ⬇️

04.03.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

Following up on the roundtable with Brad Sims we posted yesterday, here's the full conversation with Sporting Director Todd Dunivant β€” he confirms that the team are in the market for a No 9, have the roster flexibility to add another DP, and could be looking for another winger

More here ⬇️

04.03.2026 14:04 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Resilient comes to mind.

1st-yr NYCFC SD Todd Dunivant spoke of his initiation in management after winning 5 MLS Cups as a player.

It was w/ the SF Deltas along w/ current #LAFC coach Marc Dos Santos - winning #NASL in 1st & ONLY year of franchise.

ListenπŸ‘‡

@robertoabramowitz.bsky.social

03.03.2026 22:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Wolves v Liverpool shot map from FotMob

Wolves v Liverpool shot map from FotMob

Wolves score in the 78th minute against Liverpool with their first shot of the game.

03.03.2026 21:54 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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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 ...

This is an absolute must read for NYCFC fans. Brad Simms gets into pretty much everything with an unusual level of transparency for CFG's standards

www.hudsonriverblue.com/brad-sims-ny...

04.03.2026 00:15 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0