Category Archives: MLS

Patrick Vieira touts “fantastic” New York City F.C. deal

Thierry Henry stood up from his locker after entertaining a media scrum in the wake of the Red Bulls 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy. Intrigued by a mass of attention on the other side of the room, he … Continue reading

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Claudio Reyna lays out agenda for New York City F.C.

Former U.S. Men’s National Team captain Claudio Reyna has been handed the reins of New York City F.C. as the club’s Director of Football Operations. That hefty title includes some hefty responsibility and even larger expectations. The New Jersey native … Continue reading

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“Cosmos Copa” qualifying draw set; 28 teams to compete

One of New York City’s greatest and most highly anticipated grassroots soccer tournaments, the Cosmos Copa, returns this year pitting the ethnically diverse, soccer loving population of the area against each other for local bragging rights. The field is now … Continue reading

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Red Bull Roundup: Garber talks NYCFC rivalry, RBNY offices in Manhattan? Fourth round USOC opponents and more

It’s natural to think about the future of the Red Bulls now that New York City F.C. is in existence. The New York Yankee, Manchester City project has taken the local soccer scene by storm leaving many Red Bull fans … Continue reading

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Don Garber, MLS pass Flushing stadium torch to New York City F.C.

For over a year now, Major League Soccer and their Commissioner Don Garber have stayed true to a singular, focused agenda; the league will pour their full resources and political capital into landing a stadium in Flushing Meadows Park. This … Continue reading

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New York City FC considering Citi Field as a potential home

When New York City FC ownership states they are looking at all possibilities for both a transitional and a permanent home, they aren’t kidding! While Yankee Stadium has been an obvious stop-gap facility for the team to consider, the fledgling … Continue reading

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Claudio Reyna named Director of Football Operations for New York City FC

When Manchester City began the process of searching for a Director of Football Operations for New York City F.C., they pointed to three ideal, if not impossible, attributes they would like to see; a person with local roots, a foundation … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading: New York City F.C.

By any measure, Major League Soccer rocked the American soccer landscape with the announcement of New York City F.C. From the Manchester City investment to the New York Yankee involvement, media has been dissecting the deal from all angles – … Continue reading

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New York City FC spells death of MLS’ Flushing Meadows ambitions

The headlines will read “New York Yankees and Manchester City bring professional soccer to the Big Apple,” but there is more to the narrative than just that. Give Major League Soccer it’s due; they have managed to align themselves with … Continue reading

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