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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 2d

Your #NYCFC Player Ratings are up after the 1-0 loss to #DOOP

Matt Freese is your POTM for the 6th time this year - and Nicholas Gordon makes his HRB debut

New York City vs Philadelphia player ratings

NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese's strong performance in the 1-0 loss to Philadelphia Union earns him a 6th POTM honor this year.

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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 50m

That’s a 19.8% winning percentage

Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 58m

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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Charles Boehm ⚽️ @cboehm.bsky.social · 10h

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

Tim Hotze @thotze.bsky.social · 11h

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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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 12h

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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Charles Boehm ⚽️ @cboehm.bsky.social · 1d

“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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Glenn Crooks @glenncrooks.bsky.social · 1d

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👇

@aspireacademy.bsky.social @philadelphiaunion.com

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 1d

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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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 1d

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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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 2d

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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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 2d

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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Pablo Maurer @mlsist.bsky.social · 2d

Guys, I think I need to talk to whoever makes DC Power’s score graphics

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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 2d

Your #NYCFC Player Ratings are up after the 1-0 loss to #DOOP

Matt Freese is your POTM for the 6th time this year - and Nicholas Gordon makes his HRB debut

New York City vs Philadelphia player ratings

NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese's strong performance in the 1-0 loss to Philadelphia Union earns him a 6th POTM honor this year.

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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 3d

Reminder: The player ratings form closes at midnight

🗳️ vote here ⬇️

NYCFC Player Ratings: Rate the New York City FC players

NYCFC lost and lost ground in the race for home-field advantage in the MLS Cup Playoffs, while the Union clinched the Supporters' Shield at Subaru Park on Matchday 33.

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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 3d

Last night, @hfdathletic.bsky.social upset Sacramento Republic
to win the USL Jägermeister Cup — and lift silverware for the first time in cub history

Here's @battista.bsky.social with the story ⬇️

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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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 3d

So close: @brooklynfc.bsky.social were seconds away from a dramatic come-from-behind win over Jacksonville after both sides were reduced to 10 players, but a stoppage-time equalizer stole a result for the visitors

Here's @tyresealleyne00.bsky.social with the recap ⬇️

Brooklyn FC and Sporting Jacksonville battle to thrilling 3–3 draw

Six goals, two red cards: This high-tempo BKFC were seconds away from a come-from-behind win, but settle for a draw on a beautiful night in Coney Island.

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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 3d

#NYCFC couldn't find a way to steal a result against a league-best #DOOP last night

Now it's time to rate the players ⬇️

NYCFC Player Ratings: Rate the New York City FC players

NYCFC lost and lost ground in the race for home-field advantage in the MLS Cup Playoffs, while the Union clinched the Supporters' Shield at Subaru Park on Matchday 33.

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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 3d

This loss to Philly was the 8th time in MLS this season that NYCFC played to a 1-0 scoreline (4 losses, 4 wins) and the 19th match out of 37 total that was decided in either direction by 1 goal

More in here on the thin margins, a quiet attacking night, and important NYCFC returns to health

NYCFC lose to Philadelphia on quiet attacking night

New York City FC didn't take advantage of their best scoring chances and fell 1-0 to the Union in the club's final regular-season away match.

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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 4d

NYCFC couldn’t spoil the Union’s party or keep their road unbeaten streak alive, as the attack went quiet and they were left to rue too many missed chances. Here, @matthewmangam.bsky.social’s thoughts on the loss straight from Subaru Park

New York City 0-1 Philadelphia: 3 Thoughts

New York City FC failed to play spoiler at Subaru Park as their attack went quiet and one Union goal left the visitors lamenting their missed chances in a 1-0 defeat.

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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 4d

Rough night under a bridge in Chester, Pennsylvania for NYCFC as they lose and lose ground in the race for home-field advantage in the playoffs. The good news: now you can rate the performances of all their players

NYCFC Player Ratings: Rate the New York City FC players

NYCFC lost and lost ground in the race for home-field advantage in the MLS Cup Playoffs, while the Union clinched the Supporters' Shield at Subaru Park on Matchday 33.

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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 4d

Agustín Ojeda comes on for Alonso Martínez, and Mitja Ilenič comes on for Tayvon Gray.

Nico will move up to the striker spot.

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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 4d

#NYCFC down 1-0 to #DOOP at the half

The #DOOP press has been unreal, but #NYCFC had some good looks on the break but just couldn’t finish

What does Pascal do to reclaim the game?

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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 4d

Tonight’s view. #NYCFC takes on the Philadelphia Union, looking to play spoiler and potentially delay their Supporters Shield title with a win tonight.
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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 4d

We here in Chester! We have @matthewmangam.bsky.social in the press box at Subaru #NYCFC

Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 4d

17-year-old NYCFC striker Seymour Reid called up by Jamaica for World Cup qualifiers, though Tayvon Gray is out of their picture entirely? Surprising/extremely cool for Reid as his big 2025 continues

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 4d

The New York Cosmos are holding a Fan Fest + Select A Seat event today at Hinchcliffe Stadium.

Running from 2 PM until 6 PM, decent line to get into the parking garage already (single lane tbf).
#NYCosmos

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