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Match 14 at Red Bulls
May 18 • Rory Kirke
"Whatever, I'm Leaving in Like Two Weeks..."
Match 13 at Charlotte
May 16 • Rory Kirke
The First Goal Is a Massive Thing
A week ago, the Pigeons were mired in one of MLS's ugliest runs. Now they have two straight wins, and getting on the board first made both possible.
May 15 • Justin Egan and Kevin Nelson
"Hmm. Maybe Parks Makes Us Better?"
Match 10 vs. Columbus
May 12 • Rory Kirke
Control Freak
Pascal Jansen's conservative approach has turned a skid into a spiral.
May 7 • Paul Harvey
"Mr. Met Please"
Matchday 11 - DC United
May 5 • Rory Kirke
Quicksand
NYCFC’s 1-0 loss to Montréal extends a six-game winless run that has turned the league’s most promising start into its most alarming stumble.
May 2 • Kevin Nelson
"I Might Stay Here All Match"
US Open Cup Round 4 vs. New York Red Bulls
May 1 • Rory Kirke

April 2026

Nobody Won This Game
Both NYCFC and Cincinnati’s defense worked hard to lose this one.
Apr 29 • Kevin Nelson
"Not My Best"
Match 9 vs. Cincinnati
Apr 25 • Rory Kirke
What's in the Box?
The penalty areas are where NYCFC’s 2026 season is being decided, and not in their favor.
Apr 22 • Kevin Nelson
"The Ghost of New York's No. 9"
Match 8 vs. Charlotte
Apr 21 • Rory Kirke
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