New York City FC

8th in MLS

2026 Fixtures

Matt Freese: World Cup elimination is motivation to improve

USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese said he felt hurt by the backlash following the elimination from the 2026 World Cup after losing 4-1 to Belgium in the round of 16.

Lionel Messi, Tim Ream, Seb Berhalter headline MLS All-Star Game roster

Argentina and Inter Miami CF star Lionel Messi and U.S. players Matt Freese, Max Arfsten, Tim Ream and Sebastian Berhalter were included in MLS' 29-man All-Star Game roster.

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Gotham FC moving to 'world-class' Etihad Park, home of NYCFC

Gotham FC will play home games at Etihad Park in Queens, New York, beginning in 2028, putting the reigning NWSL champions inside New York City limits for the first time.

Sources: AC Milan reject NYCFC approach for Christian Pulisic

AC Milan have rejected an approach by New York City FC for United States attacker Christian Pulisic, with Milan stating that the player isn't available, sources confirmed to ESPN.

The education of USMNT goalkeeper (and Harvard grad) Matt Freese

The starting USMNT goalkeeper has an economics degree from Harvard. In his remarkable family, that makes him the underachiever.

What are the winningest regions in sports?

The New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA championship. Which areas and leagues in North America have the most sports titles?

MLS Power Rankings: Vancouver, Nashville, Miami top three

Vancouver and Nashville are the hottest teams in MLS heading into the World Cup break, which is why they are ranked first and second in our ESPN Power Rankings.

MLS Power Rankings: Nashville bests LAFC to close in on top spot

LAFC once looked like the class of the MLS field, but losing to Nashville has put the Music City side on the cusp of topping ESPN's Power Rankings.

Perea earns NYCFC tie with Red Bulls in Hudson River Derby

Andres Perea scored his first goal of the season in the 52nd minute for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie the New York Red Bulls.

MLS Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Nashville SC	14	+20	33
2	Inter Miami CF	15	+11	31
3	Chicago Fire FC	14	+11	26
4	New England Revol..	14	+4	25
5	Red Bull New York	15	-7	22
6	Charlotte FC	15	+1	21
7	FC Cincinnati	15	-1	20
8	New York City FC	15	+4	19
9	D.C. United	15	-4	18
10	Columbus Crew	15	-2	16
11	CF Montréal	14	-9	14
12	Orlando City SC	15	-21	14
13	Toronto FC	14	-7	14
14	Atlanta United FC	14	-9	11
15	Philadelphia Unio..	15	-12	7

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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

#	Player	Goals	M	A
7	Nicolás Fernán..	10	15	4
17	Hannes Wolf	5	14	2
26	Agustin Ojeda	3	15	4

Top Assists

#	Player	Assists	M	G
10	Maxi Morález	6	14	1
7	Nicolás Fernán..	4	15	10
26	Agustin Ojeda	4	15	3