GLASGOW, Scotland – Wilfried Nancy’s departure from Celtic after just 33 days in charge brought an abrupt end to a short and ultimately ill-fitting chapter in the Frenchman’s managerial career. While Celtic’s statement was brief and respectful, the decision to terminate Nancy’s contract with immediate effect underlined
Wilfried Nancy cut a defiant figure as he faced the media ahead of his first Glasgow derby. The Frenchman insisted he remains convinced he can succeed at Celtic despite mounting criticism and a febrile atmosphere around the club, while also pointing to a track record that shows his methods take
Brooklyn, N.Y., October 21, 2025 — Brooklyn Football Club (Brooklyn FC) today announced the appointment of U.S. soccer icon Brian McBride as General Manager, marking a major step forward as the club builds toward its USL Championship debut in 2026. McBride will oversee all sporting operations for both the
The New York Cosmos is set to announce a partnership with American Premier Soccer League club, New York International FC (NYIFC). The link with the New York City-based amateur club will be the latest act of networking for the revived Cosmos, who have already entered into affiliations with New Jersey-based
The win was a big deal for the Chicago Fire under its new head coach / director of football.
The Maspeth, Queens-based soccer club, Met Oval Academy, won the first-ever edition of The League For Clubs national championship on Saturday night, defeating Napa Valley 1839 FC 3-2 on penalties at the Toyota Soccer Center in Frisco, Texas. The game remained tied at 2-2 after extra time, before goalkeeper Costi
New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese played a big role in the United States' progress to the semifinals of the Concacaf Gold Cup. The USMNT was drawing 2-2 following the end of regular time in its quarterfinal match against Costa Rica. In this tournament, a draw after 90
New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese kept his first clean sheet for the United States in their 2025 Gold Cup opener against Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday. It was Freese’s first appearance in a competitive game for his country, having made his debut in a 2-1 friendly defeat
United States 5, Trinidad and Tobago 0 — The USMNT secured a much-needed win in a convincing start to the 2025 Gold Cup.
New York City FC 2, New York Red Bulls 0
ASTORIA, QUEENS — New York International FC (NYIFC), in collaboration with Rivercrest, the official sports bar of Astoria, proudly announces the successful culmination of their recent charity event in support of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The fundraiser, held on April 3 at Rivercrest's venue on Ditmars Boulevard, saw
BUFFALO, NY – Buffalo Pro Soccer today announced plans to construct a 7,600-seat, privately funded stadium near the Buffalo River in the city’s Valley neighborhood. Set to be located at Elk and Lee Street, the stadium will serve as a driving force in the development of a new entertainment
US Open Cup
Many of the biggest rivalries in sports grow from something beyond the competitive nature of the games themselves. When two Chattanooga teams meet in the US Open Cup second round on Wednesday night, it marks the first game in a rivalry that contains some typical ingredients with an added helping
USL Championship
With New York City locals Brooklyn FC delaying its men's team debut until 2026, the Soccer Times takes a look at some of the teams in nearby or neighbouring states as an excuse to preview the upcoming USL Championship season.
Interviews
By James Nalton. After missing the US Open Cup in 2024 due to Major League Soccer involuntarily pulling the majority of its teams from the tournament, New York City FC is back in for 2025. Returning the the United States’ domestic cup competition gives New York City FC a chance
California Soccer
Soccer will return to the Coachella Valley in 2025 with Coachella Soccer Club set to begin play in USL League Two in May. In 2024, owner, Rolando Inostroza, owned a club called Coachella Football Club which participated in the same division, but trademark disputes caused a rebrand and internal revamping.
MLS
NEW YORK (Jan. 14, 2025) - Major League Soccer today announced the 2025 transfer window dates, as well as updates to the MLS Roster Rules and Regulations. All updates are effective immediately. Highlighting the changes, MLS clubs may now invest an unlimited amount of out-of-pocket funds (cash) to acquire players
Analysis
By James Nalton. Cristian Espinoza is one of the best players in Major League Soccer, but last season his San Jose Earthquakes team were the worst. What a pickle. The Earthquakes finished bottom of the Western Conference and bottom of the overall MLS standings in 2024, nine points behind the
Coachella FC
By Oliver Tensley. Coachella Soccer Club will begin play in USL League Two in 2025. In 2024, Coachella Football Club made their league debut, though the name and logo of the club have been changed. Rolando Inostroza owned Coachella Football Club as well as Coachella Soccer Club, however, a dispute
MLS
NEW YORK – New York City FC today announced that it has re-signed midfielder Maxi Moralez through 2025. Moralez made an immediate impact last season after returning from an ACL injury sustained at the end of 2023. Making 26 appearances across all competitions last season, Moralez tallied two goals and seven
Features
Italy, France, Brazil, Mexico, Germany. What do all of these nations have in common? They’re the only countries to have hosted multiple editions of the FIFA World Cup. The United States will join that illustrious group in the summer of 2026 when they co-host the upcoming World Cup alongside
Analysis
By James Nalton. New York City FC will be hoping new head coach Pascal Jansen can get more out of existing players, but to get real high-level output to match the best of MLS, it might also need new signings. The departure of James Sands on loan to FC St.
Jagermeister Cup
TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League (USL) announced today the expansion of the USL Jägermeister Cup, uniting clubs from the USL Championship and League One in a groundbreaking interleague competition. The 2025 tournament represents a significant milestone for domestic soccer, as it marks the first time a U.S. soccer
Features
By James Nalton. Chatham, New Jersey native John Tolkin played a key role in the New York Red Bulls' unexpected progress to the 2024 MLS Cup final, sending in the cross from a free kick that was headed in bravely at the far post by Andrés Reyes in the