James Nalton, Author at The Soccer Times

‘It’s A New Style For Me’ – Matt Freese Adapts To New York City With 3rd Clean Sheet In 4

September 21, 2023

By James Nalton. New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese has recorded three clean sheets in his recent four starts for the team having taken the No.1 spot from Luis Barraza. The

MLS·New York City FC·News

“You’ll See Talles Magno In The Next 2 Games – He’ll Get 90 Minutes” Says NYCFC Coach Cushing

September 17, 2023

Talles Magno was once considered one of the most exciting young prospects not just at New York City, but in Major League Soccer as a whole. This season, the fortunes of the

Features·Hudson River Derby·Match Report·MLS·New York City FC·New York Red Bulls·News

Drab Hudson River Derby As New York City & Red Bulls 2023 Seasons Run Dry

September 16, 2023

By James Nalton. New York City 0, New York Red Bulls 0. Neither of the Major League Soccer teams with New York in their name have been very good this season. A

Match Report·MLS·New York City FC·News

No Back-To-Back Wins For New York City After 1-1 Tie With Vancouver Whitecaps

September 2, 2023

New York City had a chance to win back-to-back games for the first time since April but played out a 1-1 draw with Vancouver Whitecaps at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx. It

MLS·New York City FC·News

NYCFC’s Birk Risa: ‘Chanot Talked To Me About How To Connect With City And Club’

August 31, 2023

New York City FC returned to winning ways in a midweek matchup against CF Montreal. It was only the team’s second win in 18 games as the pressure mounts on head coach

Features·MetroStars·MLS·New York Red Bulls·Opinion

New York Red Bulls Need To Recover MetroStars Culture In Difficult 2023 Season

July 14, 2023

By James Nalton. Something wasn’t quite right at the New York Red Bulls. On the field, the team wasn’t winning games and picked up just one victory in its opening 11 games

Features·Match Report·MLS·New York City FC·News

The Great Gabriel: Segal Rescues Point For New York City FC Team Now 10 Without A Win

June 17, 2023

By James Nalton. Substitute Gabe Segal rescued a point for New York City FC in added time of the second half against Columbus Crew, just as it looked like the team would

Features·New York City FC·Opinion·US Open Cup

NYCFC Should Take The US Open Cup Seriously To Continue New York Soccer Tradition

May 8, 2023

By James Nalton. Initial excitement around the start of the 2023 Major League Soccer season has now settled into run-of-the-mill regular season games, as 29 teams look to at least take one

Features·Match Report·MLS·New York City FC·News

Plenty To Work On For NYCFC As Tempers Flare During Frustrating Defeat In Toronto

May 1, 2023

Defeats like this can be good for a team like New York City FC, depending on the reaction to it. Despite a poor record in recent games and not having lived up

Features·MLS·New York City FC·New York Red Bulls·News

New York Notes: Indifferent Starts For New York’s MLS Teams

March 6, 2023

By James Nalton. The New York area Major League Soccer teams have made indifferent starts to the 2023 season, with neither New York City FC nor New York Red Bulls picking up

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