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DC United has signed goalkeeper Sean Johnson as a free agent. Johnson has previously played for Chicago Fire, New York City, and Toronto FC in MLS. Signs a one-and-a-half-year contract through June 2027 in DC.
December 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
DC United has signed goalkeeper Sean Johnson as a free agent. Johnson has previously played for Chicago Fire, New York City, and Toronto FC in MLS. Signs a one-and-a-half-year contract through June 2027 in DC.
New York City FC will appoint Robin Nicholls as academy director, joining from Sunderland, where he has been part of the club’s academy structure since 2022. Nicholls will begin his role with #NYCFC on June 1, 2026, following the conclusion of the current season with Sunderland.
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
New York City FC will appoint Robin Nicholls as academy director, joining from Sunderland, where he has been part of the club’s academy structure since 2022. Nicholls will begin his role with #NYCFC on June 1, 2026, following the conclusion of the current season with Sunderland.
Former USMNT midfielder Michael Bradley has been appointed the new head coach of the New York Red Bulls. The Princeton, NJ native began his professional career as a player with the team, then known as the MetroStars, in 2004.
December 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Former USMNT midfielder Michael Bradley has been appointed the new head coach of the New York Red Bulls. The Princeton, NJ native began his professional career as a player with the team, then known as the MetroStars, in 2004.
The first game for the Brooklyn FC men's team will be at home at Maimonides Park on March 8, 2026, against Indy Eleven.
December 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The first game for the Brooklyn FC men's team will be at home at Maimonides Park on March 8, 2026, against Indy Eleven.
Another New York City-based men's professional soccer team, Brooklyn FC, will begin play in 2026 in the USL Championship. It becomes the second NYC-based pro men's team currently playing in the city, joining MLS side NYCFC.
December 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Another New York City-based men's professional soccer team, Brooklyn FC, will begin play in 2026 in the USL Championship. It becomes the second NYC-based pro men's team currently playing in the city, joining MLS side NYCFC.
USL League One teams for 2026. The famous New York Cosmos logo is back in professional soccer (in Paterson, New Jersey).
December 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
USL League One teams for 2026. The famous New York Cosmos logo is back in professional soccer (in Paterson, New Jersey).
Today's MLS Cup final kick-off times around the world.
December 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today's MLS Cup final kick-off times around the world.
A nicely worked team goal scored by Maxi Moralez defeated Supporters' Shield winner Philadelphia Union and sent New York City into an Eastern Conference final against Messi and Miami.
November 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A nicely worked team goal scored by Maxi Moralez defeated Supporters' Shield winner Philadelphia Union and sent New York City into an Eastern Conference final against Messi and Miami.
New York City FC's Kevin O’Toole has been called up to the Ireland squad for World Cup qualifying games against Portugal (13th Nov) and Hungary (16th Nov) #NYCFC 🇮🇪
November 6, 2025 at 12:51 PM
New York City FC's Kevin O’Toole has been called up to the Ireland squad for World Cup qualifying games against Portugal (13th Nov) and Hungary (16th Nov) #NYCFC 🇮🇪
Orlando City's Alex Freeman named 2025 MLS Young Player of the Year. Voting breakdown below.
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Orlando City's Alex Freeman named 2025 MLS Young Player of the Year. Voting breakdown below.
Interesting initiative from New York City FC ahead of the MLS playoffs. Each ticket purchase for the first round comes with a complimentary deposit toward a season ticket membership at Etihad Park, the new #NYCFC stadium due to open in 2027.
October 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Interesting initiative from New York City FC ahead of the MLS playoffs. Each ticket purchase for the first round comes with a complimentary deposit toward a season ticket membership at Etihad Park, the new #NYCFC stadium due to open in 2027.
Brooklyn FC has announced the appointment of Brian McBride as its General Manager, with the men’s team due to make its USL Championship debut in 2026.
October 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Brooklyn FC has announced the appointment of Brian McBride as its General Manager, with the men’s team due to make its USL Championship debut in 2026.
American striker Haji Wright tops the scoring charts in the early stages of the 25/26 EFL Championship with seven goals, averaging over one goal per 90 minutes.
October 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
American striker Haji Wright tops the scoring charts in the early stages of the 25/26 EFL Championship with seven goals, averaging over one goal per 90 minutes.
Jürgen Klopp was in attendance for last night's Hudson River derby between New York Red Bulls and New York City in his role as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull. City won the game 3-2, and the Red Bulls are in danger of not qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2009.
September 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Jürgen Klopp was in attendance for last night's Hudson River derby between New York Red Bulls and New York City in his role as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull. City won the game 3-2, and the Red Bulls are in danger of not qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2009.
Colombia will play Nigeria at Citi Field, Queens, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025
September 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Colombia will play Nigeria at Citi Field, Queens, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025
DC United has appointed Dr Erkut Sogut as the club’s managing director of soccer operations. The club says in a press release: "Sogut brings a wealth of global soccer experience as a sports lawyer and player agent."
September 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
DC United has appointed Dr Erkut Sogut as the club’s managing director of soccer operations. The club says in a press release: "Sogut brings a wealth of global soccer experience as a sports lawyer and player agent."
September 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New York International FC merger with Borgetto FC featured in the Queens Ledger alongside the US Open!
September 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
New York International FC merger with Borgetto FC featured in the Queens Ledger alongside the US Open!
Spending on international transfers by US teams in the 2025 mid-year window is well up on recent years, while transfer fees received are down. Source: FIFA.
September 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Spending on international transfers by US teams in the 2025 mid-year window is well up on recent years, while transfer fees received are down. Source: FIFA.
DC United becomes the latest MLS team to show replays of its games later in the week on local TV, which it will do via Fox 5 (WTTG-TV). This will start with the club’s home match against Inter Miami this weekend, which will be re-aired on Monday at 10pm ET.
August 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
DC United becomes the latest MLS team to show replays of its games later in the week on local TV, which it will do via Fox 5 (WTTG-TV). This will start with the club’s home match against Inter Miami this weekend, which will be re-aired on Monday at 10pm ET.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds are planning an expansion of their stadium to a capacity of 15,000, enabling them to meet US Soccer’s Pro League Standards for Division One sanctioning.
August 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Pittsburgh Riverhounds are planning an expansion of their stadium to a capacity of 15,000, enabling them to meet US Soccer’s Pro League Standards for Division One sanctioning.
Spain retakes top spot from the USA in the FIFA women's rankings following their run to the Euro 2025 final.
August 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Spain retakes top spot from the USA in the FIFA women's rankings following their run to the Euro 2025 final.