USMNT
USA 4, Paraguay 1: Is the USMNT Good at Soccer Now?
The first goal was massive against a team known for having a solid defense, and after that, the USMNT's performance was outstanding.
Opinion
Brooklyn FC
Brooklyn FC Kicks Off New Era For New York Soccer
BROOKLYN, NY — Against a backdrop of rollercoasters and seaside scenes, Brooklyn FC’s men’s team was finally here, as it played its first game in the USL Championship on Sunday, March 8, 2026, winning 1-0 against Indy Eleven. The team had originally planned to start play in 2025,
New York City FC
Why New York City Can't Replace Justin Haak
In Kai Trewin, New York City FC has already found its replacement for Justin Haak, the versatile defender/midfielder who left on a free transfer to LA Galaxy this offseason, but however good Trewin is, Haak brought a value to the Pigeons that can’t be replaced: the link to
Opinion
Why An MLS Return Seems Inevitable for Wilfried Nancy
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
Analysis
Cracks In Philadelphia Union's Defense Revealed By (Un)Expected Goalkeeping Data
By James Nalton. For the previous five seasons, Philadelphia Union has been one of the more consistent teams in Major League Soccer, regularly finishing in the top three of the Eastern Conference and among the best teams in the overall MLS standings. Some might say the Union under Jim Curtin
Features
Mauricio Pochettino Wants To Win The World Cup With The United States
By James Nalton. This didn’t feel like an ordinary press conference. It was more like a celebration of Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment as the new head coach of the United States men’s team, complete with plenty of praise for the new man at the helm from those who
Features
Irvine Zeta FC: A Local Global Club In Orange County, California
By Oliver Tensley at the Championship Soccer Stadium. IRVINE, Calif. — Irvine Zeta FC is located in Orange County, California yet their scope of view is paradoxically both narrower and wider than “the O.C.” When one asks staff or supporters of Zeta about what the club represents you will hear
Analysis
How Can Goal-Shy New York City FC Find More Goals To Celebrate?
By James Nalton. In the 2023 MLS regular season, only Toronto FC and Colorado Rapids -- the bottom teams in each conference -- scored fewer goals than New York City FC. It raised questions about how a team from a multi-club group that generally favors an attacking philosophy could end up
Features
New York Red Bulls Need To Recover MetroStars Culture In Difficult 2023 Season
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 of the 2023 Major League Soccer season. Off the pitch, it was struggling too. There was
Features
NYCFC Should Take The US Open Cup Seriously To Continue New York Soccer Tradition
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 of the 18 available post-season spots. Amid this lull, the US Open Cup, which
Features
Is Seattle Sounders Goal-Getter Héber Showing NYCFC What They Are Missing?
By Mike Rice. Is a New York City tale being played out on the northwest coast in the state of Washington? That's where former NYCFC striker Héber is grabbing headlines after being traded to Seattle Sounders. Seattle recognised a need for quality alongside star striker Raul Ruidíaz who
Analysis
New York City Out But Not Down After Conference Final Defeat In Philadelphia
By James Nalton. New York City FC succumbed to a ruthless Philadelphia Union side in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference final, eventually falling to a 3-1 defeat having gone a goal ahead. It was the end of an optimistic run of games as the regular season drew to