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A New York City soccer community covering NYCFC, Gotham FC, Brooklyn FC, and more at HudsonRiverBlue.com, home to @HRBPod.bsky.social
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Now 9 straight USMNT starts for Matt Freese. Wonder if James Sands gets a 2nd half look, and wonder if it’s as part of Poch’s new back 3, or in the midfield in his usual No 6 role
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The #USOC is dead; long live the #USOC: Just one week after @nashvillesc.bsky.social win the first-ever professional national championship in state history, qualification for 2026 continues with 8 games taking place in NY and NJ this weekend

Here's @battista.bsky.social with the story ⬇️
NeverEnding Story: Nashville's first trophy, amateurs keep dreaming
Open Cup Digest #20: Just as the 2025 tournament comes to an end the 2026 edition is heating up as teams from New York and New Jersey play qualifiers this weekend.
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✨ Magic of The Cup ✨

FC Monmouth will have Tom Bogert (@tombogert.bsky.social) of CBS Sports Golazo & more to conduct the coin toss ahead of their 2026 US Open Cup Second Qualifying Round match this Saturday against Bulldogs SC.

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I have been working on a new USA Soccer stat hub for a couple of months now in Tableau, as I grew increasingly dissatisfied with what I put together at the start of 2025. It's *finally* ready for public consumption. The images here don't show the half of it:

public.tableau.com/views/MLSAdv...
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That’s a 19.8% winning percentage
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If #LAFC hold on to beat #TFC tonight then Toronto’s record will be 20W-28D-53L since Sean Johnson joined in 2023
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I've gotten confirmation of this - Argentina vs. Puerto Rico is being relocated OUT of Chicago due to ongoing upheaval caused by ICE, National Guard.

Albiceleste will stay in Leo Messi's backyard (metaphorically) for both of this month's matches
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Mailbox: Event promoters say that the friendly between Argentina and Puerto Rico for Oct 13 has been moved to Ft. Lauderdale for 10/14

No notice on socials or website from promoters or AFA.

Tickets remain on sale at pretty astronomical prices on Ticketmaster's website
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Julián Fernández makes the 22 Under 22 list, maybe surprisingly? He’s made the most appearances of his career and set a new high in goals+assists while still just age-21, and now he’s the 10th different player in NYCFC’s history to land on one of these rankings
Julián Fernández earns spot on MLS 22 Under 22 list
The 21-year-old winger becomes the 10th player in New York City FC history to land in the annual ranking of the top under-22 talents currently playing in MLS.
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“It's one of the most, if not the most exciting opportunity in all of MLS.”

Leaving Gotham and City Football Group for the Midwest is not a typical career move for a rising soccer executive. But David Lee has his reasons for NYCFC ➡️ Sporting Kansas City.

My 1v1:

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Why David Lee left NYCFC for “something special” at Sporting KC | MLSSoccer.com
As he leaves New York City FC this week to become Sporting Kansas City’s new chief soccer officer, David Lee expects to field an inevitable question, particularly from proud inhabitants of “the greate...
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Rafa Benitez presented at the Aspire Academy Global Summit today at Subaru Park in Chester, PA

He's been analyzing the game while away from coaching & put a focus on high press & building from the back.

I spoke to him afterward. Listen👇

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Article on Son Heung-min's instant adaptation to MLS at Los Angeles FC. A look at what has facilitated this remarkable impact and "unheard of" quick acclimatisation to the league. Big thanks to Max Bretos, Dave Denholm, and @trebtracy.bsky.social for their input #LAFC 🇰🇷 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
MLS: How Son Heung-min is having a Lionel Messi-like impact in Los Angeles
After more than a decade at Tottenham Hotspur, BBC Sport looks at the impact
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The new casino across from NYCFC’s stadium in Willets Point now sits one approval away from becoming reality. We attempt to answer the big remaining questions about Metropolitan Park, the casino process, + what it could mean for NYCFC’s stadium and neighborhood
Where things stand with the Citi Field casino after latest approval
Metropolitan Park, the casino and greenspace development from billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen, cleared another hurdle. We answer 12 burning questions about the state of the project to be built over...
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On Saturday, Hartford Athletic upset Sacramento Republic to win the USL Jägermeister Cup — and lift silverware for the first time in club history.

A monumental moment for the team and for the United Soccer League. Story on @hudsonriverblue.com:

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Hartford Athletic win USL Jägermeister Cup over Sacramento
Hartford Athletic beat Sacramento Republic 1-0 to lift the Jägermeister Cup in an upset win on the road.
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NYCFC II fail to make MLS NEXT Pro playoffs

Maye that's a good thing

More here ⬇️
NYCFC II fail to make MLS NEXT Pro playoffs
Does it matter?
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Guys, I think I need to talk to whoever makes DC Power’s score graphics