Into the Chaos (and Out the Other Side)

Philadelphia Had the Pressure. Penso Had the Whistle. NYCFC Has the Points.

Mar 6 • Kevin Nelson

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The Boy From the Bronx!

Match 2 at Philadelphia Union

Mar 3 • Rory Kirke

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1

February 2026

Stuck in First Gear

Pigeons grind out a point in LA, but the attack offers little encouragement.

Feb 27 • Kevin Nelson

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2

"Did Anyone Bring a Cap?"

Match 1 at LA Galaxy

Feb 25 • Rory Kirke

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1

Fast Times at Dunivant High

In his preview for American Soccer Analysis, Justin Egan examines the glaring hole at No. 9 and what it means for NYCFC’s ceiling.

Feb 18 • Justin Egan

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December 2025

How NYCFC Might Approach Draft Day

On the heels of his SuperDraft preview for American Soccer Analysis, Paul Harvey takes a closer look at NYCFC's option for draft day.

Dec 17, 2025 • Paul Harvey

November 2025

"Let Me Cook!"

First Round Game 3 at Charlotte

Nov 13, 2025 • Rory Kirke

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October 2025

MLS Cup Playoffs Round 1, Game 1: "Enough of this Plastic! The Next Game is on a Proper Pitch!"

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Oct 31, 2025 • Rory Kirke

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Grading a Ghost

When the system requires invisibility, David Lee was the valedictorian.

Oct 17, 2025 • Trey Fillmore

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"Wait, New York is Blue? (Always Was, Jürgen)"

Match 31 at Red Bulls

Oct 2, 2025 • Rory Kirke

September 2025

"If You Squint Really Hard, You'll See a 2-0 Loss"

Match 30 vs. Charlotte

Sep 23, 2025 • Rory Kirke

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VAMOOOOOS!

Match 29 vs. Columbus

Sep 21, 2025 • Rory Kirke

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