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🤝 Sources: New York Red Bulls are finalizing a deal to acquire wingback Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty from CF Montréal in exchange for midfielder Wiki Carmona.

🇨🇦 Marshall-Rutty, 21, product of Toronto academy. 112 MLS apps between 3 clubs.

🇻🇪 Carmona, 22, made 118 apps for RBNY.
February 6, 2026 at 9:41 PM
The friendly between Tampa Bay Rowdies and Philadelphia Union tomorrow will be shown on Union's website for free.
February 6, 2026 at 10:40 PM
New York City FC will stream the team's upcoming Coachella Valley Invitational games on the club website and YouTube channel. They will also broadcast on linear TV in New York on FOX affiliate WWOR-TV, channel 9.
February 5, 2026 at 6:10 PM
A chilly one in Hamilton (16°F / -9°C) for the opening game of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup between Forge FC 🇨🇦 and Tigres UANL 🇲🇽
February 4, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Article on the importance of local homegrown players, especially to an MLS franchise that is also part of a multiclub ownership group. nysoccertimes.com/why-nycfc-ca...
Why New York City Can't Replace Justin Haak
In Kai Trewin, New York City FC has already found its replacement for Justin Haak, the versatile defender/midfielder who left on a free transfer to LA Galaxy this offseason, but however good Trewin is...
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February 3, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Concacaf update 🌎

The top 10 clubs in the region going into the 2026 Champions Cup, which starts tonight. Of the top 10 clubs, only Columbus Crew didn't qualify for this year's CCC.
February 3, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Schalke are not pleased following the breakdown of NYCFC's deal to sign their forward Moussa Sylla: "Because New York City wanted to renegotiate the already fully negotiated deal for incomprehensible reasons and set disproportionate parameters, the transfer of Moussa Sylla will not take place."
February 3, 2026 at 6:50 PM
New York City FC's new stadium, due to be completed ahead of the 2027 season, will be one of the venues used for the 2028 Olympic football tournament.
February 3, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Kai Trewin looks like he could be an ideal signing for New York City FC, but replacing Justin Haak is impossible. Article @nysoccertimes.com #NYCFC nysoccertimes.com/why-nycfc-ca...
Why New York City Can't Replace Justin Haak
In Kai Trewin, New York City FC has already found its replacement for Justin Haak, the versatile defender/midfielder who left on a free transfer to LA Galaxy this offseason, but however good Trewin is...
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February 2, 2026 at 3:49 PM
New York Red Bulls have signed Mexico International Jorge Ruvalcaba from UNAM Pumas as a Designated Player. He signs a four-and-a-half-year contract through the 29/30 season with an option for 30/31.
February 2, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Highlands Ranch native Ethan Horvath returns to MLS. Ends up in New York when previous reports suggested Minnesota.
New York Red Bulls have signed USMNT goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City on a free transfer. Red Bulls also sent Charlotte FC $75k in 2026 GAM and $75k in 2027 GAM, plus the highest of RBNY’s second round draft picks in the 2027 SuperDraft, for his "discovery rights".
January 29, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Meanwhile, New York Red Bulls have "acquired $50,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM) in exchange for Timo Werner's Discovery Priority," as the forward signs for San Jose Earthquakes.
New York Red Bulls have signed USMNT goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City on a free transfer. Red Bulls also sent Charlotte FC $75k in 2026 GAM and $75k in 2027 GAM, plus the highest of RBNY’s second round draft picks in the 2027 SuperDraft, for his "discovery rights".
January 29, 2026 at 4:40 PM
New York Red Bulls have signed USMNT goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City on a free transfer. Red Bulls also sent Charlotte FC $75k in 2026 GAM and $75k in 2027 GAM, plus the highest of RBNY’s second round draft picks in the 2027 SuperDraft, for his "discovery rights".
January 29, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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“[The New York for All Act] ends the 287(g) agreement that deputizes local law enforcement to act as agents of ICE. It ensures immigrants don't feel persecuted by senseless law enforcement,” said Luba Cortes, our lead immigration organizer.

✊️ Passing #NY4All is vital to protecting ALL NYers!
NYS advocates: Gov. Hochul must pass immigrant protections | Fingerlakes1.com
New York advocates want Gov. Kathy Hochul to guarantee immigrant rights protections amid immigration actions and a second killing by immigration agents in Minneapolis this month. Hochul…
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January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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It was one of the only bits of defending GFC had to do and... welp
January 28, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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FT Gotham 0-1 Corinthians

The Brazilians are through to Sundays Women’s Champions Cup final via a goal by their captain Gabi Zanotti

Corinthians head coach Lucas Piccinato was sent off and will likely be suspended for final.
January 28, 2026 at 2:32 PM
United States nationals were the most transferred players in women's soccer's international transfer market in 2025 (240 transfers) per FIFA's Global Transfer Report. More was also spent ($4.1m) on US players than on any other nationality, far higher than 2024’s leader (Brazilian players, $1.9m).
January 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Your starting Xis for Gotham vs. Corinthians in the first-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup semifinal!
January 28, 2026 at 11:40 AM
The USL Players Association has responded to the news of a new USL Premier league and league structure, accusing the league of "promoting itself as a major league, but without true
professional standards." Their strongly worded statements were published across social media, shown below.
January 27, 2026 at 10:41 PM
New York City FC has signed Kai Trewin from A-League and fellow City Football Group side Melbourne City FC through the 2028–29 season, with an option for 2029–30. The 24-year-old Australian international will join the Club upon receipt of his ITC and P-1 Visa.
January 27, 2026 at 10:34 PM
New York City FC has loaned Julián Fernández to Argentine club Rosario Central through December 2026, with an option to buy. "This loan provides Julián with an important opportunity for increased playing time in a competitive environment,” said NYCFC sporting director Todd Dunivant.
January 27, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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It’s back: First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup now has confirmed pairings and match-ups, with 6 teams from the Tri-State beginning their tournament journeys in March

@battista.bsky.social’s got the details here
2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup First Round pairings announced
March's opening round of games includes six teams, four amateur and two professional, from the Tri-State Area.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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The 2026 #USOpenCup First Round matchups have been released!

NY Metro matches:

MAR 18:
@fcmotown.bsky.social v @hfdathletic.bsky.social 7p, Lubetkin Field (NJIT)

SC Vistula Garfield v @oneknoxsc.bsky.social 7:30p, Garfield HS

MAR 19:
FC Westchester v NY Renegades, 7:30p Mount Vernon NY
January 27, 2026 at 4:25 PM