Breaking: Philadelphia Union confirms the transfer of German left-back Kai Wagner to Birmingham City for an undisclosed transfer fee, thought to be around $2.5m. Wagner has been a standout player in his position in MLS and a creative force for the Union.

In my first article for the @nysoccertimes.com, I look ahead to tomorrow’s Glasgow Derby following Wilfried Nancy’s press conference earlier today. nysoccertimes.com/wilfried-nan...

Wilfried Nancy backs the style and system that achieved success in MLS ahead of the Glasgow derby against Rangers, reports @cmfootballwriting.com nysoccertimes.com/wilfried-nan...

A story about Astoria, Pepsi & why supporting your local club is a compassionate & revolutionary act Allez Vermont Green💚🏔️ www.greenmountainbhoys.com/ganggreen/re... @tylerlittwin.bsky.social @jdnalton.bsky.social @footballlibrettist.bsky.social @danfrompasco.bsky.social @dream-king.bsky.social

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.

Soon He’ll Be Mayor Mamdani. To His Soccer Teammates, He Was Just Z. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/n...

FIFA World Cup fan fests have always been free, but not for 2026. Yet another way this World Cup is set up to exploit football fans.

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.

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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.

Came to Pelé Soccer in Times Square to check out the New York Cosmos 2026 primary kit. Very bare. A basic Capelli template. Take away the crest and I’d see this kit in Sunday leagues. Needs a front sponsor. The green is nice but for $135 I’m not sure this is worth it “yet”. @kitszn.bsky.social

Talking @usmnt.ussoccer.com with the NYC Mayor-Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on a subway ride from the Bronx to Manhattan! 🗽 #WorldCup Check out the full interview ⬇️ APPLE: tinyurl.com/4ks27rnd SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/msakmty2 YOUTUBE: youtu.be/xOaFp28gQL4

The first game for the Brooklyn FC men's team will be at home at Maimonides Park on March 8, 2026, against Indy Eleven.

🛫🗽 Off to film a season two ep of #AwayDays for @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social ▪️Let’s catch a @nyintfc.bsky.social game too. ▪️Chat with @battista.bsky.social & @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social in person! ▪️Volunteer with @evlovesnyc.bsky.social ▪️and kickoff the @nycosmos.bsky.social season in style.

2026 Men's MLS, USL-C, USL-1 clubs in the NY Metro Area

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).

#NYCFC announcer Glenn Crooks has a book out! "Put It on Frame: Stories and Strategies from Top Soccer Coaches and Experts" includes convos with 39 soccer heavyweights — we excerpt his interview with #USWNT Head Coach Emma Hayes here ⬇️

Lionel Messi wins the 2025 MLS MVP award, becoming the first player in the history of the league to win it in consecutive seasons. The only other player to have won the award twice is Preki. Messi got more than 70% of the overall vote.

Today's MLS Cup final kick-off times around the world.

I got the impression Trump was expecting applause when he said Pelé's name, and said it a second time, but the crowd was silent, so he added, "I assume one of the greats?" One of many awkward moments. Still, good for the New York Cosmos to get a mention at least.

Philadelphia Union have signed 20-year-old Ghanaian forward Ezekiel Alladoh from Swedish club IF Brommapojkarna for a franchise-record transfer fee. Alladoh has a contract through 2028 with club options for 2029 and 2030.

Todd Dunivant is New York City FC's new Sporting Director. He joins from USL Championship side Sacramento Republic, where he's served as the club’s General Manager since 2018 and President since 2021.

This winter, let's make sure our most vulnerable neighbors begin every day with dignity, warmth & solidarity. Help us support New Yorkers seeking cold weather attire as they lead their lives in the worlds greatest city. Donate today @nysoccertimes.com @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social

COSMOS IN THE COMMUNITY: BEAUTIFYING BROOKLYN nysoccertimes.com/cosmos-in-th... Our sincere, heartfelt thank you goes to @nysoccertimes.com for preserving this important piece of NY Cosmos supporter history.

Brad Sims in The New Yorker on “premium seating” at Etihad Park www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

These meals go to combat poverty in all 5 Boroughs of NYC and now Paterson, New Jersey, as well. Let’s talk about camaraderie. Let’s talk about EV💚NYC www.evloves.nyc @zellieimani.bsky.social @footballlibrettist.bsky.social @footballheritage.bsky.social @jdnalton.bsky.social

DC United has declined Christian Benteke’s contract option for 2026, making him a free agent, but "remain in discussions with his representatives regarding a potential return in 2026."

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.

Gotham FC to get Key to New York City after championship win gothamist.com/news/gotham-...

🏆 CHAMPIONS AGAIN 🏆 GOTHAM FC are the 2025 NWSL Champions! 💙🖤 A clutch finish from Rose Lavelle sealed the 1–0 win and the crown. A night written into club history. YOUR 2025 CHAMPIONS. ✨

Much appreciation to Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud of QNS for this incredible article highlighting the positive impact Davide Giri continues to have til this day. qns.com/2025/11/doze... @jdnalton.bsky.social @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social

New York City FC have confirmed that Alonso Martínez sustained a knee injury while representing Costa Rica last week. Martínez returned to New York for further evaluation. There are fears it could keep him out for a while, which would be a big blow ahead of the Conference semi vs Philadelphia Union.

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 🇮🇪

An article for the Morning Star newspaper from earlier in the year on Zohran Mamdani and soccer socialism in New York City 🗽⚽ www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/socc...

Congratulations to @nyintfc.bsky.social for their first 9 point weekend. It’s a historic event. They now find themselves: 1st place CSL D2 1st place CSL D2 Reserves 5th place APSL @footballlibrettist.bsky.social @dream-king.bsky.social @jdnalton.bsky.social

EXCITING STUFF. How the Interborough Express Could Transform New York www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/n...

In this guest essay for Sports Politika, Bobby Crace reflects on the Knicks as a civic bond for New Yorkers, and on the tension between collective fandom and the politics of the team’s ownership. www.sportspolitika.news/p/new-yok-kn...

Orlando City's Alex Freeman named 2025 MLS Young Player of the Year. Voting breakdown below.

Between NYCFC and Costa Rica, Alonso Martínez is a CONCACAF superstar in the making, if he isn’t one already. And he’s likely going to be the difference in this series.

A really well taken goal from Alonso Martínez to give New York City the lead in Charlotte 🇨🇷⚽ #NYCFC

Fill in the MLS end of season fan survey, via @sixonefivesoccer.com www.sixonefivesoccer.com/2025-fan-sur...

We partnered with @sixonefivesoccer.com and other soccer websites to put together this MLS survey. We’d love it if you filled it out, and shared it with other MLS fans out there ⬇️

This March the historic NY Cosmos will return to the field🔥 La Banda Del Cosmos (est 2013) are an official supporter group of the team & member of the 5 Points💚 La Banda needs to raise money to repair old instruments & to purchase new ones🥁🎺 You can help here ⬇️ www.gofundme.com/f/support-la...

More (free, not paywalled) #MNUFC coverage, because it's Loons gameday: *Ramsay's view of how to judge the 2025 season *Injury updates *MNUFC2 and the "biggest upset in league history"

New York Red Bulls make "updates to their Sporting leadership." Sandro Schwarz will not return as head coach for 2026. Julian de Guzman will assume the role of Head of Sport, succeeding Jochen Schneider, who has decided to return home to Europe.

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.

New York City FC's Matt Freese is a 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year finalist. The #USMNT goalie is the only player from either of the New York clubs to feature among the 2025 MLS awards finalists #NYCFC

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.