Before NYCFC vs FC Cincinnati, @matthewmangam.bsky.social had @laurelpfahler.bsky.social fill us in on all things Orange & Blue (Ohio version)
On FCC’s slow start, their surprisingly leaky defense, and why it might be a tall task for them to get a result at Yankee Stadium
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Funny that Awful Announcing figured out niche MLS media drama translates to traffic. Sure, covering the sport here is absolute shit with bad actors around every corner making it nearly impossible to do it in a healthy manner, but hey at least we’re good for a headline or two
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Photo of the Mo Salah halal cart in Queens, NY
Only one MLS team is about to permanently move into the borough home to the Mo Salah halal cart, easy answer as to where he signs next
Said what could be said about the end of Hudson River Blue in the first few minutes of this podcast, urge you to give it a listen if you’d like to hear it straight from those impacted by its death. The pod will continue, as will our previous coverage, more details on all that coming soon
Can't tell you how upset this makes me. Please make sure that you follow/sub whatever @andrewkleigh.bsky.social, @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social, @matthewmangam.bsky.social, @markradigan.bsky.social, and @battista.bsky.social build next in the NYC soccer sphere.
Miami got the win, but my goodness this goal from NYCFC.
Thiago Martins with some interesting comments regarding the controversial handball on Dayne St. Clair:
“It looks bad for the league. Simple like that. So many people watch this game — it’s a big game — and when this happens it’s like ‘what can we do?’”
Pre-match scenes ahead of NYCFC vs Inter Miami in the Bronx:
It was extremely crushing to learn that
@hudsonriverblue.com is shutting down. This website has given me so many great experiences covering #NYCFC, and even the USMNT and the FIFA Club World Cup, which I never took for granted. Thank you to everyone who followed my coverage.
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
After defeating the Colorado Rapids 3-1, #NYCFC has 10 points in its first four games of the season — its best start to a season since 2018.
My four thoughts on NYCFC’s third straight win for @hudsonriverblue.com:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/nycfc-vs-col...
Introducing a new feature, the Hudson River Blue Gallery, featuring photographs by Oscar Gamez of New York City FC's decisive 5-0 win over Orlando City at Yankee Stadium
They're good ⬇️
After the Red Bulls lost 3-0 to Montreal, #NYCFC ends Matchday 3 tied with Nashville for top of the Eastern Conference.
This is NYCFC's best start to a season since 2018, when they had 9 points in their first three games — they went on to pick up 17 points in the first seven games of that season and ultimately finish third in the Eastern Conference.
5/5 Want to learn more about this @orlandocitysc.com? @matthewmangam.bsky.social spoke to Ben Miller of @themaneland.bsky.social to get the intel on this talented but misfiring squad ⬇️
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 ⬇️
New York City FC find a way to defeat Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park in despite the chaos on the field
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️
Keaton Parks gets the start — his first for #NYCFC since April 26, 2025. Kai Trewin is benched, so is Talles Magno.
Besides that, it’s the same lineup NYCFC fielded last Sunday against LA.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Philadelphia Union
The Union will be without Ezekiel Alladoh after the club-record signing saw red in last week's loss to DC United — José Roberto Nuñez of Jose's Union Substack tells @matthewmangam.bsky.social how they will line up at home against #NYCFC tomorrow ⬇️
New York City FC leave Los Angeles with a point, but an attack in desperate need of a striker didn't place a single shot on target from open play
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Game Recap ⬇️
Oppo Research: 5 Things about LA Galaxy
@galaxypodcast.bsky.social tells @matthewmangam.bsky.social about a Galaxy that should be much improved this year, but might able to get past New York City FC in the season opener ⬇️
#NYCFC’s first lineup of 2026 has dropped. New signing Kai Trewin will make his debut, while Talles Magno and Keaton Parks make the bench:
Oppo Research: 5 Things about LA Galaxy
LA missed the playoffs in 2025 but added Jakob Glesnes, Justin Haak, João Klauss, and Erik Thommy – Josh Guesman of @galaxypodcast.bsky.social tells why that should give them an edge this year, but might not be enough to get past NYCFC in the season opener ⬇️
Opening Day Blues: A look at NYCFC's miserable record on Matchday 1
Gather 'round, as we tell the tale of NYCFC's unfortunate habit of dropping points on opening day in soul-crushing ways, with the last win coming in 2018.
Here’s @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the story ⬇️
What our writers think of @newyorkcityfc.com heading into the 2026 season: Strengths, weaknesses, players we’re excited to watch, vibes, it’s all covered
Roundtable ft. @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social, @andrewkleigh.bsky.social, @matthewmangam.bsky.social, @markradigan.bsky.social, @raf.bsky.social ⬇️
I have a growing theory that Talles Magno isn’t with the team in Coachella…
This is super unconfirmed, but he didn’t feature in the friendly vs LAFC, and he hasn’t appeared in ANY of NYCFC’s posts since they got there
Also, notice who’s missing from the performance trackers…
