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Pascal Jansen on news of the launch of New York SoccerJournal: “Point taken. I wasn’t aware of that. But I believe what you say.”

Pascal Jansen on news of the launch of New York SoccerJournal: “Point taken. I wasn’t aware of that. But I believe what you say.”

Thank you @glenncrooks.bsky.social for letting Pascal Jansen know about our new site launching and giving us the gift of a perfect/very Pascal Jansen response 😂

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Welcome to New York Soccer Journal!

We’re here to continue covering everything soccer in NYC. That includes stellar #NYCFC coverage from the others, #NYCosmos, Gotham FC, Brooklyn FC, and more lower league content.

(Plus *maybe* even more down the line 👀 🐂)

Join us.

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Introducing the New York Soccer Journal Welcome to your new source for independent, in-depth coverage of soccer in New York.

I'm a media founder now. I was a writer for Hudson River Blue when Vox cut it loose, then was executive editor when HRB got shuttered. Now, I go again with @nysoccerjournal.com, an independent, nonprofit outlet with one mission: To provide the coverage valued by our local NY soccer community

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Introducing the New York Soccer Journal Welcome to your new source for independent, in-depth coverage of soccer in New York.

Hello! Introductions are in order: We are your new source for the best in-depth coverage of soccer in New York, rising like a phoenix from the ashes of Hudson River Blue

Get to know the New York Soccer Journal, and consider subscribing or donating to support our coverage

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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Inter Miami No Javier Mascherano? No problem: The Inter Miami head coach is suspended for the match up with New York City FC at Citi Field, but the most valuable team in MLS history have Rodrigo de Paul, Dayne St...

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Inter Miami

No Javier Mascherano? No problem: The head coach is suspended for the match with #NYCFC at Citi, but the most valuable team in MLS history have Rodrigo de Paul, Dayne St. Clair, Mateo Silvetti, and a short-ish midfielder named Lionel Messi

More here ⬇️

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New York City FC hosts Inter Miami CF at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.

Roberto Abramowitz & I will preview that match plus a whole lot more on the latest episode of "NYCFC Views Live" later tonight.

7pm ET 👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8gKczwfgdM

#NYCFC #InterMiamiCF #Messi #MLS #USMNT #CCC

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Former THE Miami FC and #NYCFC legend Kwadwo Poku helped lead his team to a #cupset win over Chattanooga Red Wolves SC! Even nabbed an assist. #USOC2026

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National Champs vs Wooden Spoon Winners: US Open Cup returns with three New York City area matches The US Open Cup is back, baby! Today and tomorrow will see FC Motown play Hartford Athletic, SC Vistula Garfield play One Knoxville SC, and Westchester SC play NY Renegades FC.

The 2026 US Open Cup is here! After Vermont Green's #USOC2026 cupset last night, its time for the NYC area locals to take part. Two games tonight, one tomorrow. Featuring national champ, pros vs amateurs, and more!

Open Cup Digest on @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/national-cha...

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Gotham FC to play Washington Spirit at Citi Field Gotham will host Washington Spirit in a 2025 NWSL Championship rematch on Wednesday, July 15, a match dubbed The Queens Classic that also marks Gotham's debut in the borough.

Gotham officially set for their Queens debut this summer, now set to play back-to-back NWSLm matches in New York City proper in the days immediately before this summer’s World Cup final

More in here on what they’re calling The Queens Classic

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Matt Freese back with USMNT for March friendlies Freese is on the 27-player United States roster for upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Portugal in Atlanta, with the New York City FC goalkeeper trying to nail down a starting spot for this summe...

Matt Freese, starter in goal for 12 straight US matches (8W-2D-2L, +12 goal difference), returns to the fold for the USMNT’s March friendlies in ATL vs Belgium and Portugal, competing directly with the other MLS Matt trying to earn starts at the World Cup

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Pascal Jansen is the fastest New York City FC head coach to 20 league wins

Jansen needed 37 games to get to 20, besting Ronny Deila (38), Patrick Vieira (43), and Domé Torrent (44) — and has the best win percentage (54.1%) and more ppg (1.78)

Story here: www.hudsonriverblue.com/pascal-janse...

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Pascal Jansen: Fastest New York City FC head coach to 20 league wins Pascal Jansen needed 37 games to get to 20 wins, besting Ronny Deila (38), Patrick Vieira (43), and Domé Torrent (44). Jansen now has the best win percentage (54.1%) and more points per game (1.78) th...

Pascal Jansen continues to set a new standard of excellence among New York City FC’s head coaches

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RECORD-BREAKING CONTRACT FOR CAT MACARIO 🚨

San Diego Wave are signing the USWNT midfielder for $8 million over the next 5 seasons, according to Sportico💰

This will be the LARGEST deal by total value in the HISTORY of women’s pro soccer 👏

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MLS suspends Ernst Tanner after an investigation proved allegations against him Tanner is barred from working anywhere in MLS until he completes a restorative practices program. The Union did not add of their own discipline, and Tanner said he hopes to work for the team again.

MLS's suspension of Ernst Tanner comes with a ban from working in the league until he completes a restorative practices program.

The Union, meanwhile, signal they won't do anything more until after the suspension, and Tanner says he intends to return to his job:

www.inquirer.com/soccer/ernst...

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Major League Soccer has suspended Philadelphia Union CSO Ernst Tanner without pay through June 1, 2026, the league announces.

Tanner can be reinstated on June 2 provided he successfully complete a League-approved restorative practices program.

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MLS executive who built a powerhouse faced allegations of sexist, racist and homophobic behavior Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner denies the allegations, which prompted a recently-concluded MLS investigation that could not corroborate them

A reminder! www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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New York City vs Colorado player ratings Nico Fernández Mercau is your Player of the Match for the second time just four games into the 2026 season. Was it because of the brace? Or the highlight-reel free kick that fooled the entire Colorado...

New York City vs Colorado player ratings: Nico Fernández Mercau is your Player of the Match for the second time just four games into the 2026 season.

Was it because of the brace? Or the highlight-reel free kick that fooled the entire Colorado Rapids back line?

Story here ⬇️

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Gotham FC coming to Queens this summer? Sure looks like it as they’re scheduled to make a “major announcement” at Citi Field tomorrow. Expecting the Washington Spirt match July 15 with “venue TBD” to now be at Citi, across the street from a certain soon-to-open soccer-specific stadium…

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Top MLS teams in xG difference through week 4:

1) Vancouver: +8.8
2) San Jose: +6.1
3) New York City: +4.2
4) Nashville: +3.0
5) LAFC: +2.9
6) San Diego: +2.5
7) Chicago: +2.3
8) RBNY: +2.1
t9) FCD & LAG: +1.9

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America is a great place to visit and most Americans are very nice, outgoing people. However, if you are considering visiting the US from a foreign country right now, you have rocks in your head.

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Darren Yapi Scores, NYCFC Too Much For Colorado- Rapids vs NYCFC Recap - Burgundy Wave The Colorado Rapids could not make it three straight wins after losing 3-1 away to NYCFC. Darren Yapi's goal was not enough for the Rapids.

Darren Yapi Scores, NYCFC Too Much For Colorado- Rapids vs NYCFC Recap

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Our family's first in person game! The day that cemented our (then) 7 year old's love of NYCFC.

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Cosmos return, lose 3-1 to Portland at home The Cosmos return to professional soccer, playing their USL League One debut in front of more than 4,000 fans at Hinchliffe Stadium: The mood was good despite losing 3-1 to Portland Hearts of Pine.

The New York Cosmos are back. The team’s USL League One debut in front of over 4,000 fans ended in a 3-1 loss to Portland Hearts of Pine.

And yet, for the #NYCosmos, the mood was good at Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ.

Recap on @hudsonriverblue.com:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/cosmos-retur...

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New York City 3-1 Colorado: Rate the players New York City FC beat the Rapids to make it three straight wins, extending their unbeaten start to the 2026 season. Now you get to rate all the players, Pascal Jansen, and the first-timer ref.

While you're here, why not rate the players?

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New York City cruise past Colorado for third straight win Nico Fernández Mercau gave his best Alonso Martínez impression, bagging a first-half brace as New York City FC bested Colorado Rapids 3-1 in the Bronx to stay to top of the Eastern Conference.

New York City cruise past Colorado for third straight win

Nico Fernández Mercau gave his best Alonso Martínez impression, bagging a first-half brace as New York City FC bested Colorado Rapids 3-1 in the Bronx to stay to top of the Eastern Conference

Here's @markradigan.bsky.social with the recap ⬇️

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NYCFC lineup graphic from Transfermarkt for the 3/18/2023 match vs DC United at Yankee Stadium including a starting XI of Barraza, Cufré, Thiago Martins, Chanot, Gray, Parks, Sands, Rodríguez, Pellegrini, Gabriel Pereira, Talles Magno 

And with Matt Freese, Justin Haak, Kevin O’Toole, among others on the bench

NYCFC lineup graphic from Transfermarkt for the 3/18/2023 match vs DC United at Yankee Stadium including a starting XI of Barraza, Cufré, Thiago Martins, Chanot, Gray, Parks, Sands, Rodríguez, Pellegrini, Gabriel Pereira, Talles Magno And with Matt Freese, Justin Haak, Kevin O’Toole, among others on the bench

Can't help but look back, maybe not fondly, at the NYCFC lineup the last time Talles Magno scored a goal at Yankee Stadium. Ted Ku-DiPietro also played in that match (for DC, NYCFC won 3-2, 3/18/23)

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Spoiler Alert: Boston Legacy FC debut is 1-0 loss to Gotham FC Esther González came on at the half to score the game's only goal, delivering a road win for Gotham FC as the team set out to defend their NWSL title.

Spoiler Alert: @bostonlegacyfc.com make debut in 1-0 loss to Gotham FC

Esther González came on at the half to score the game's only goal, delivering a road win for Gotham FC as the team set out to defend their NWSL title

Here's @meghaggupta.bsky.social with the Game Recap ⬇️

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#NYCFC are undefeated since the arrival of Sky Scraper 🐦

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Cosmos return, lose 3-1 to Portland at home The Cosmos return to professional soccer, playing their USL League One debut in front of more than 4,000 fans at Hinchcliffe Stadium: The mood was good despite losing 3-1 to Portland Hearts of Pine.

The Cosmos return to professional soccer, playing their USL League One debut in front of more than 4,000 fans at Hinchcliffe Stadium: The mood was good despite @nycosmos.bsky.social losing 3-1 to Portland Hearts of Pine

Here's @battista.bsky.social with the Game Recap ⬇️

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