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A win that showcased New York City FC’s difference-making new Designated Player, their consistently strong defensive unit, and their newfound excellence while playing on the road

Game 3 recap from @andrewkleigh.bsky.social ⬇️
NYCFC pick Charlotte apart on the counter to earn do-or-die Game 3 win
A brace from Nico Fernández Mercau helped New York City FC overcome a serious injury to Andrés Perea as they eliminated Charlotte FC with a 3-1 road victory.
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FIFA is selling parking spots (exact location: unknown) at 2026 World Cup games for between $75 and $175 — more than the price of some actual match tickets at previous World Cups.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
FIFA’s next 2026 World Cup cash cow: Exorbitant parking prices
If you're paying to park at 2026 World Cup matches it'll cost you more than some match tickets at previous editions of the tournament
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Check out more of my coverage of Gotham's quarterfinal upset over the Kansas City Current for HRB:

www.hudsonriverblue.com/gotham-fc-up...
Gotham FC upset Kansas City Current, advance to NWSL Semifinals
Gotham FC beat the odds to beat league-best Kansas City Current on the road courtesy of goals from Jaedyn Shaw and Katie Stengel, and will next face Orlando Pride in the NWSL Cup Semifinals.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Some clarity on Andrés Perea’s injury as the team confirmed today that he had surgery for a lower right leg fracture. Ends arguably the best year of his career in brutal fashion: get well soon, Andrés
Andrés Perea injury confirmed as right leg fracture
The New York City FC midfielder had surgery after suffering the serious lower leg injury in the 71st minute of the team's Game 3 win over Charlotte FC in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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The upset of the decade, as two chaotic Gotham FC goals end the reign of the best regular-season team in #NWSL history.

Score: 1 - 2 (aet)
xG: 1.2 - 0.9
xG/Shot: 0.07 - 0.06
Quality Chances (xG >0.15): 3 - 0
Box Shots: 10 - 9
Field Tilt: 41 - 59

#KCBABY | #GothamFC | #KCvNJY
November 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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The sacrifice & skill to block shots is an indication of how mentally prepared a team is for a match.

#NYCFC had 7 blocked shots to set the stage for their win at #CharlotteFC

As explained post-game by City keeper Matt Freese & heard on our commentary for the New York City FC Radio Network 👇
November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This post aged terribly because every team NYCFC could have hosted is now eliminated. All road games from here on out including if they reach MLS Cup
Time to become huge fans of Nashville and Columbus, because if they both advance, NYCFC would be guaranteed to host the Eastern Conference Final (should they reach it)
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Your #NYCFC player ratings are up, and they're the strongest numbers this entire year — the Starting XI avg is 7.9, and Nico gets 2025's highest rating for the club with a 9.5

More here ⬇️
New York City vs Charlotte Player Ratings
Nico Ferández Mercau earns the highest rating for any NYCFC player this year with a playoff-best performance.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Update: The #NYCFC vs #DOOP game will be played on Sunday, Nov 23 at 7:30 pm ET

More here ⬇️
New York City FC advance to Eastern Conference Semifinals vs Philadelphia Union
NYCFC will face Philadelphia on Sunday, November 22, in the MLS Cup Playoffs as Pascal Jansen's team moves on after winning their best-of-three series with Charlotte FC.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Atlanta will be the #NWSL's 17th team, adding to the league's rapid expansion (@theathletic.com first reported). Atlanta has been talked about as an NWSL market on and off for nearly a decade.

www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sources: Atlanta in line to get 17th NWSL franchise
The NWSL has awarded an expansion team to Atlanta as its 17th franchise, sources confirmed to ESPN.
www.espn.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Gotham FC beat the odds to beat league-best Kansas City Current on the road — yes, Jaedyn Shaw is *that* good

Here's @meghaggupta.bsky.social with the recap of the biggest upset in the tournament ⬇️
Gotham FC upset Kansas City Current, advance to NWSL Semifinals
Gotham FC beat the odds to beat league-best Kansas City Current on the road courtesy of goals from Jaedyn Shaw and Katie Stengel, and will next face Orlando Pride in the NWSL Cup Semifinals.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Lionel Messi has scored eight goals and made two assists in Inter Miami's recent run of four consecutive games against Nashville SC in MLS.
November 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Columbus Crew’s elimination means Darlington Nagbe has played his final game.

Salute to a certified legend.
November 9, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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The saddest last-ever goal North Carolina could give up...
November 9, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Your 2025 MLS NEXT Pro champion New York Red Bulls II!

The first team to ever win both the United Soccer League (USL Championship) and #MLSNP titles.
#NYRBII #RBNY

@nextpronews.bsky.social
@rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social
@newyorkredbulls.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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It’s MLS NEXT Pro Cup Matchday!

New York Red Bulls II & Colorado Rapids 2 face off tonight at 7 PM at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

(Photos from #MLSNP on 🐦)

#RBNY #NYRBII #Rapids96

@rdbullnationnyc.bsky.social
@nextpronews.bsky.social
@burgundywave.bsky.social

nycsportsnation.com/2025/11/07/r...
November 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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My latest @theguardian.com: As a genuine soccer fan & generational political talent, freshly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani might be able to achieve the unthinkable: force the FIFA behemoth to share its lucre by targeting its tax exemptions & extreme privilege www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa | Jules Boykoff
New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa next
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
A win that showcased New York City FC’s difference-making new Designated Player, their consistently strong defensive unit, and their newfound excellence while playing on the road

Game 3 recap from @andrewkleigh.bsky.social ⬇️
NYCFC pick Charlotte apart on the counter to earn do-or-die Game 3 win
A brace from Nico Fernández Mercau helped New York City FC overcome a serious injury to Andrés Perea as they eliminated Charlotte FC with a 3-1 road victory.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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To quote @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social, soccer is easy, you just get the ball and run in a straight line as fast as you can
Another look at the incredible Marta run that led to the penalty.

To do this in the 5th minute of stoppage time after playing a full 90 is insane.

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November 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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November 8, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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The New England Revolution officially name Marko Mitrovic their next head coach.

Mitrovic: "I will work relentlessly to deliver a team the fans will be proud to support. I’m excited to get started.”
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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going to actually fight someone about this
Why on earth would you show that replay
November 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Alonso Martinez doubles New York City FC's lead with a goal in the 50th minute! Here's how it sounded on the New York City FC Network.

Join us for the second half action at newyorkcityfc.com/radio!
November 8, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Just going to drop this one right here NYCFC fans.
November 8, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Time to become huge fans of Nashville and Columbus, because if they both advance, NYCFC would be guaranteed to host the Eastern Conference Final (should they reach it)
November 8, 2025 at 2:51 AM