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Varsity Blues
A new generation of homegrowns, draft picks, and local stars make the 2025 NCAA season a must-watch for NYCFC fans.
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Paul Harvey
No Risa for the Weary
With Birk Risa departing, and new transfers yet to arrive, Pascal Jansen returns to tactical adjustments (and Kevin O’Toole) to keep NYCFC above the…
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Justin Egan
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The Poutine Hits the Fan
Kevin Nelson looks at the tactical breakdown behind another NYCFC defeat to Montréal.
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Kevin Nelson
Pascal’s Wager
The story of how playing without a left back for two months forced Jansen to build around Justin Haak—a patch job that eventually became stability for a…
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Justin Egan
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A Roo in Blue
New defensive midfielder Aiden O'Neill should make an immediate impact at New York City, but will it be enough?
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Paul Harvey
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Pigeon Post: Hope, Hype, and Harsh Truths Edition
Pascal Jansen sharpens the system, raises standards, and gives the kids a real shot—but don’t start planning the parade.
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The Outfield
Thread Count
New York City FC has a new coach, and a brand-new stadium on the way. Why does the merch still suck?
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Luis A. Gómez
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Giant Killer
In 2023, Pascal Jansen toppled a titan in Rome for his signature victory with AZ Alkmaar. Can he do the same in MLS at New York City?
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Trey Fillmore
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Complacency
Spending is up in MLS. Does New York City FC need a couple of big signings to keep pace?
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Justin Egan
Aggressive Expansion
After analyzing the results of The Outfield expansion draft survey, Paul Harvey concludes that fans should prepare to lose a key piece or valuable…
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Paul Harvey
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Reader Poll: Who Should NYCFC Protect in the Expansion Draft?
David Lee has some tough choices to make.
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Paul Harvey
Children's Crusade
In the first edition of the playoff Hudson River Derby, Paul Harvey analyzes how team cohesion under Nick Cushing and Santiago Rodriguez's performance…
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Paul Harvey
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