NEW YORK — Minnesota United will christen their new soccer-specific stadium, Allianz Field, on Saturday against New York City FC. The Athletic Minnesota writer, Jeff Rueter, gives an audio tour of the facility and a detailed scouting report on the surprising Loons. Meanwhile, NYCFC captain Alex Ring laments the lack of goals for his club […]
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BRONX, N.Y. — It’s been the butt of jokes around Major League Soccer since New York City FC joined the league in 2015. But the talk after NYCFC’s 0-0 draw against the Montreal Impact Saturday afternoon wasn’t about Yankee Stadium’s tight confines. It was about the pitch that Impact coach Remi Garde labeled as “dangerous.” […]
The experience was rewarding during his nearly two years with the top club in Portugal, but Keaton Parks craved a scenario that would ultimately enhance his opportunities with the U.S. Men’s National Team. The New York City FC midfielder, acquired from Benfica on January 19, received a boost today when he was named to the […]
BRONX, N.Y. — Here are three things we learned from New York City FC’s 2-2 draw against LAFC Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Mitrita’s development Every goal for Alexandru Mitrita is important, but there’s something special about your first. Especially when you come in as a Designated Player, rightly or wrongly, filling the spot vacated […]
BRONX, N.Y. — Alexandru Mitrita scored his first MLS goal for New York City FC, but Carlos Vela struck for a brace as LAFC twice rallied from deficits during a 2-2 draw Sunday afternoon in front of an announced crowd of 20,339 at Yankee Stadium. The teams also played to a 2-2 draw at Banc of […]
NEW YORK — While New York City FC coach Dome Torrent has manipulated his attacking personnel during the initial stages of the season, one player is distinct. Whether contributing on the flank or centrally, the designated player Alexandru Mitriță is a clear regular. The Romanian transfer exposed his dynamic attacking movements while providing a clever […]
BRONX, N.Y. — Sean Johnson and Bill Hamid each put on a goalkeeping clinic as New York City FC and D.C. United played to a 0-0 draw at Yankee Stadium Sunday afternoon. Johnson made three saves, all of which were difficult, as New York City FC have opened the 2019 season with back-to-back draws against […]
NEW YORK — It’s Game 2 of 34 in the Major League Soccer regular season, but New York City FC coach Dome Torrent is already placing a label on the club’s home opener against D.C. United usually reserved for the fall. Yes, Sunday afternoon’s showdown at Yankee Stadium is a “must-win” game for the Cityzens. […]
Although a new striker has not arrived to reinforce the attacking corps for the New York City Football Club, the “Romanian Giovinco” is suitably in place. NYCFC concluded its preseason schedule in Tennessee with a convincing 2-0 win over future Major League Soccer brethren Nashville SC. The Pigeons held the United Soccer League side — […]
NEW YORK — New York City FC forward Jonathan Lewis breached Panamanian defender Edgar Góndola Antioco to set up a Christian Ramirez goal during a recent United States men’s national team friendly. Six days later, the Florida native added another one-on-one surge past Costa Rican fullback Keysher Fuller Spence to assist Sebastian Lleget’s tally in […]