Funny that Awful Announcing figured out niche MLS media drama translates to traffic. Sure, covering the sport here is absolute shit with bad actors around every corner making it nearly impossible to do it in a healthy manner, but hey at least we’re good for a headline or two

🚨⚽️ Now exactly 1 month until my first book publishes: The Complete Book of Soccer Trivia, featuring 750 questions about all aspects of the men’s and women’s game Preorder your copy and I guarantee you’ll outperform your xA (expected answers) in any soccer trivia contests or challenges you encounter

Only one MLS team is about to permanently move into the borough home to the Mo Salah halal cart, easy answer as to where he signs next

Said what could be said about the end of Hudson River Blue in the first few minutes of this podcast, urge you to give it a listen if you’d like to hear it straight from those impacted by its death. The pod will continue, as will our previous coverage, more details on all that coming soon

Can't tell you how upset this makes me. Please make sure that you follow/sub whatever @andrewkleigh.bsky.social, @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social, @matthewmangam.bsky.social, @markradigan.bsky.social, and @battista.bsky.social build next in the NYC soccer sphere.

Miami got the win, but my goodness this goal from NYCFC.

Thiago Martins with some interesting comments regarding the controversial handball on Dayne St. Clair: “It looks bad for the league. Simple like that. So many people watch this game — it’s a big game — and when this happens it’s like ‘what can we do?’”

Pre-match scenes ahead of NYCFC vs Inter Miami in the Bronx:

It was extremely crushing to learn that @hudsonriverblue.com is shutting down. This website has given me so many great experiences covering #NYCFC, and even the USMNT and the FIFA Club World Cup, which I never took for granted. Thank you to everyone who followed my coverage.

Matt Freese, starter in goal for 12 straight US matches (8W-2D-2L, +12 goal difference), returns to the fold for the USMNT’s March friendlies in ATL vs Belgium and Portugal, competing directly with the other MLS Matt trying to earn starts at the World Cup

After defeating the Colorado Rapids 3-1, #NYCFC has 10 points in its first four games of the season — its best start to a season since 2018. My four thoughts on NYCFC’s third straight win for @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/nycfc-vs-col...

Introducing a new feature, the Hudson River Blue Gallery, featuring photographs by Oscar Gamez of New York City FC's decisive 5-0 win over Orlando City at Yankee Stadium They're good ⬇️

After the Red Bulls lost 3-0 to Montreal, #NYCFC ends Matchday 3 tied with Nashville for top of the Eastern Conference.

This is NYCFC's best start to a season since 2018, when they had 9 points in their first three games — they went on to pick up 17 points in the first seven games of that season and ultimately finish third in the Eastern Conference.

5/5 Want to learn more about this @orlandocitysc.com? @matthewmangam.bsky.social spoke to Ben Miller of @themaneland.bsky.social to get the intel on this talented but misfiring squad ⬇️

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Orlando City A defense hurt by transfers and injuries let in 6 goals in 2 games: Ben Miller of @themaneland.bsky.social tells @matthewmangam.bsky.social about the vulnerable back line, an attack that can still bite, and why time is running out for Duncan McGuire ⬇️

New York City FC find a way to defeat Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park in despite the chaos on the field Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️

Keaton Parks gets the start — his first for #NYCFC since April 26, 2025. Kai Trewin is benched, so is Talles Magno. Besides that, it’s the same lineup NYCFC fielded last Sunday against LA.

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Philadelphia Union The Union will be without Ezekiel Alladoh after the club-record signing saw red in last week's loss to DC United — José Roberto Nuñez of Jose's Union Substack tells @matthewmangam.bsky.social how they will line up at home against #NYCFC tomorrow ⬇️

New York City FC leave Los Angeles with a point, but an attack in desperate need of a striker didn't place a single shot on target from open play Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Game Recap ⬇️

Oppo Research: 5 Things about LA Galaxy @galaxypodcast.bsky.social tells @matthewmangam.bsky.social about a Galaxy that should be much improved this year, but might able to get past New York City FC in the season opener ⬇️

#NYCFC’s first lineup of 2026 has dropped. New signing Kai Trewin will make his debut, while Talles Magno and Keaton Parks make the bench:

Oppo Research: 5 Things about LA Galaxy LA missed the playoffs in 2025 but added Jakob Glesnes, Justin Haak, João Klauss, and Erik Thommy – Josh Guesman of @galaxypodcast.bsky.social tells why that should give them an edge this year, but might not be enough to get past NYCFC in the season opener ⬇️

Opening Day Blues: A look at NYCFC's miserable record on Matchday 1 Gather 'round, as we tell the tale of NYCFC's unfortunate habit of dropping points on opening day in soul-crushing ways, with the last win coming in 2018. Here’s @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the story ⬇️

What our writers think of @newyorkcityfc.com heading into the 2026 season: Strengths, weaknesses, players we’re excited to watch, vibes, it’s all covered Roundtable ft. @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social, @andrewkleigh.bsky.social, @matthewmangam.bsky.social, @markradigan.bsky.social, @raf.bsky.social ⬇️

I have a growing theory that Talles Magno isn’t with the team in Coachella… This is super unconfirmed, but he didn’t feature in the friendly vs LAFC, and he hasn’t appeared in ANY of NYCFC’s posts since they got there Also, notice who’s missing from the performance trackers…

Pleased to announce our new partnership with Sofascore More here ⬇️

The world at large seems to like Sky but we had to convene a roundtable to discuss all the merits, and all the hang-ups we have with NYCFC’s new pigeon mascot

What a year it's been here at HRB — we had 306,000 unique visitors from 216 countries and territories visit the site, with page views climbing above 775,000 for the first time 🌎📈📖⚽🍾🎉 Here are our Top 10 Stories in 2025 by readership:

🇺🇸 BREAKING: The LA Galaxy are finalizing a deal to sign free agent center back Justin Haak, per sources. Haak, 24, was one of the marquee free agents. Had a breakout 2025 season. Galaxy now reload with Haak and Jakob Glesnes. Big winter. www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...

Going from Luis Barraza to Sean Johnson, we call that The Reverse NYCFC

Excellent new episode of @hrbpod.bsky.social out now: @glenncrooks.bsky.social stopped by to talk about his new book, his years behind the mic calling NYCFC matches, + plenty more Listen/subscribe/like/buy a copy of Glenn’s book

Final Grade time for Justin Haak: It was a career year for the 24-y-o Homegrown. He not only started all 43 NYCFC games this year, and led the team 3,840 minutes, he was among the league elite in blocks, interceptions, and passes More here ⬇️

Final Grade season is here 🍎 Professor @matthewmangam.bsky.social starts us off with Matty Iceman Freese:

🔵 Sources: NYCFC will name Todd Dunivant their next CSO. Dunivant has been GM of Sacramento Republic since 2018. Also club president. He won five MLS Cups during 13-year playing career. Dunivant inherits a strong NYCFC squad. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

Transfer news coming in hot and heavy — now we have @tombogert.bsky.social reporting in @theathletic.com that Sacramento Republic pres and gm Todd Dunivant will be the new #NYCFC sporting director More here ⬇️

Our latest installment of Oppo Research has even more insights on Miami straight from Daniel Granada of the Battered Herons podcast, via @matthewmangam.bsky.social

It’s Eastern Conference Final Matchday! To preview #NYCFC vs Inter Miami, Pascal Jansen and Kevin O’Toole spoke on the matchup, how to stop Lionel Messi, and more. www.hudsonriverblue.com/pascal-janse...

We spoke to Taylor Twellman to preview the Eastern Conference Final He says he’s never seen Inter Miami look better than they do right now, but wasn’t writing New York City FC off thanks to Pascal Jansen, Maxi Moralez, Nico Fernández, and some strong 2021-esque vibes

This was by far one of my favorite things Pascal Jansen has brought up in a press conference. Jansen revealed that he showed #NYCFC a video of Kobe Bryant explaining that he was able to stay confident when he played because he was confident in his training and preparation:

They’ll probably request an asterisk on account of having to wait 22 days between matches due to the international break

#NYCFC brought the game to #DOOP, scoring first then bunkering down to keep calm in a chaotic second half — and keep the hosts off the scoresheet to win this Eastern Conference Semifinal Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️

FINAL: #NYCFC 1, Philadelphia 0. NYCFC were without three key players but advance to the Eastern Conference finals and will face Inter Miami.

Maxi Moralez gives #NYCFC the lead for his team-leading 6th-ever playoff goal. The 38-year-old loves scoring against the Union — it's his 6th-ever goal against them, too.

Fun time being a part of opposition research with the Hudson River Blue!

The MLS Cup Playoffs are back, and we spoke to Evan Konigsberg of @phlsoccernow.bsky.social to learn more about this in-form, fully-fit, Supporters' Shield-winning #DOOP ahead of the clash with #NYCFC

Our coverage of the #GothamFC vs @washingtonspirit.com #NWSL Championship final begins with some Oppo Research @joseumana.bsky.social tells @matthewmangam.bsky.social why this in-form Spirit are feeling confident ⬇️

#NYCFC’s 2026 MLS schedule.

Blast from the Past: Is NYCFC vs Philadelphia a 2021 redux? Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️

What a wild, wild playoff game. My 5 thoughts on #NYCFC’s 3-1 win over Charlotte FC for @hudsonriverblue.com: www.hudsonriverblue.com/new-york-cit...