English Premier League club Liverpool FC appoint former New York City FC player Andoni Iraola as their new head coach.

Before they play a behind-closed-doors friendly with Uzbekistan on Randall’s Island on Monday, the Netherlands will be spending their first days in the US training at NYCFC’s practice facility in Orangeburg, NY. Some synergy between the Dutch national team and the local club with a Dutch coach

Transport from within a city/area to a stadium isn't normally something booked in advance, and it's unusual to be expected to do so. Tickets will be bought on the day, or many will end up scrambling to make last-minute arrangements due to the extortionate cost of train travel.

Saturday's Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal was the most-watched club soccer match in US English-language TV history. It averaged over 3 million viewers on CBS and peaked close to 4 million (3.926m) during the penalty shootout.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released a World Cup video/trailer featuring Tim Weah, Gotham FC, the Bronx Science soccer team, ex-Palestine national team player Morad Fareed, and more. "This summer, the people's game comes to the people's city." 🗽⚽️

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani: "For $25 any family can cross the river and watch world-class soccer a few weeks before this historic tournament kicks off in our backyard. The joy of the World Cup belongs to every New Yorker. We want families across the 5 boroughs to know those seats are there for them."

Additionally, tickets for the pre-World Cup friendlies at Sports Illustrated Stadium, Bolivia vs. Scotland on Saturday, June 6 - 4 PM ET, and Morocco vs. Norway on Sunday, June 7 - 3 PM ET will be available for $25 for a limited time via this link > Roadto26.com/nynj/

It was announced today that tickets for the NYNJ World Cup 26 Jersey fan hub at Sports Illustrated Stadium will be free, following a joint initiative from the NYNJ host committee and local politicians Mikie Sherrill, Kathy Hochul, Zohran Mamdani, and James Fife.

#USMNT lineup and formation vs Senegal

Midtown Manhattan bus lane info for NYNJ World Cup matchdays. The dedicated space on all five streets will begin six hours before local matches start and up to three hours after each match ends. More info > www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has written an article on Arsenal for The Athletic (New York Times). www.nytimes.com/athletic/731...

The US Postal Service has issued a special North American soccer stamp ahead of the World Cup.

FIFA World Cup fan events are shown on this interactive map, which marks the locations of hundreds of free and affordable events across New York City neighborhoods this summer Nyc.gov/summer

NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani wears an Arsenal FC kurta as he attends Eid al-Adha prayers at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx. Photo by Selcuk Acar.

The attorneys general of New Jersey and New York are investigating FIFA’s 2026 World Cup ticketing practices. The investigation focuses on inflated ticket prices and fans being misled as to what they were buying.

Now MLS has signed Messi, where does it go next? How about a legendary manager, already linked to one of its teams, in a city he likes, and the lure of a fresh start in a new stadium? The timing would also fit with his break from coaching. Article for Guardian US on Pep Guardiola and New York City.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced another World Cup initiative - $26 dining deals at restaurants across New York City during the World Cup. More info from @nadiachaudhury.bsky.social's story > ny.eater.com/news/411589/...

The maximum 50,000-person daily entry limit to enter the lottery for Zohran Mamdani's 1,000 $50 World Cup tickets was reached within three minutes today, per @gothamist.com. New Yorkers have a chance to enter the lottery at 10am every day until May 30.

Spike Lee, Zohran Mamdani, and Jason Sudeikis celebrating Arsenal's Premier League title win with the Brooklyn Invincibles supporters' group at FancyFree, Brooklyn. 📸 by Mel D. Cole / Charcoal Pitch FC

Gazzetta dello Sport on Christian Pulisic, via @socceramerica.bsky.social #usmnt

Zohran Mamdani: "Soccer at its heart is a working class game, and yet we've seen so many working class people priced out of it. "We don't want sports to become a luxury commodity."

spent time with Tim Weah at his family home in Queens — he said he doesn’t know if he’s on the #USMNT’s World Cup team but we did talk about • Marseille’s intensity as a club and a city • networking with Zohran Mamdani • his love of the Food Network www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...

Pep Guardiola will be involved with New York City FC in some way after leaving Manchester City. The announcement of his departure revealed that he will become a global ambassador for City Football Group, who own NYCFC, a role which will include giving "technical advice" to CFG franchises.

Zohran Mamdani celebrating wins for Arsenal and socialism.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announcing the $50 FIFA World Cup tickets for New Yorkers in Harlem today. The tickets will include free bus travel to and from the stadium.

Mayor Mamdani secures $50 World Cup tickets for New Yorkers after negotiations with Infantino, via @theathletic.com @adamcrafton.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...

As reminded by @njemurray.bsky.social, there's a starter pack here for US / North American soccer related follows. I'll update it ahead of the World Cup. bsky.app/starter-pack...

US Soccer and DC Comics have combined to produce a special limited edition comic book ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "The story follows Superman as he coaches a combined team of Justice League Super Heroes and USMNT players."

Vermont Green FC Starts 2026 Season Off Strong www.theblazingmusket.com/vermont-gree...

Brazil, Haiti, Senegal, and Morocco are the national teams that will be based in New Jersey for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 🇧🇷🇭🇹🇸🇳🇲🇦

A link with a New York City soccer team has helped a mutual aid organization secure a $15,000 grant. Report by @jdnalton.bsky.social nysoccertimes.com/new-york-int...

This is a very big moment for our club and our community. Thank you for covering this @jdnalton.bsky.social

A link with a New York City soccer team has helped a mutual aid organization secure a $15,000 grant. Report by @jdnalton.bsky.social nysoccertimes.com/new-york-int...

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an initiative called "neighbourhood passport" taking place in New York during the World Cup. Designed to help New Yorkers and visitors experience the five boroughs via immigrant neighborhoods, cultural institutions, and small businesses. www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...

Some shots from Apple TV ahead of tonight's Hudson River Derby between New York Red Bulls and New York City FC in New Jersey 🗽⚽️

Matchday, Hudson River Derby day as NYCFC plays the Red Bulls in Harrison Teams have identical W-D-L records, in identical form over last 5 MLS games, & all-time MLS head-to-head deadlocked at 12W-4D-12L. Even their top attackers Hall, Fernández Mercau have identical MLS stat lines! Match preview ⤵️

New York Red Bulls forward Julian Hall was voted Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday for Matchday 13. At the age of 18 years and 50 days, Hall became the youngest player in MLS history to score a hat trick in the league, leading the Red Bulls to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Crew.

FIFA announces that Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline a 2026 World Cup final halftime show, curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, at the New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife) on July 19th. It's the first time there's been a halftime show at the World Cup final.

NWSL side Gotham FC are in talks to move from the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ, which they share with New York Red Bulls, to New York City FC's new stadium in Queens, NY. Via @sportico.bsky.social www.sportico.com/leagues/socc...

The cost of shuttle bus tickets from New York City to matches in New Jersey for the 2026 World Cup will be reduced from the initial $80 round-trip price to $20, Governor Kathy Hochul announced today. Some school buses will be used on non-school days to increase the capacity 🚌🚌🚌

Knicks title run could overlap with World Cup, causing potential headaches at Penn Station, via @gothamist.com gothamist.com/news/knicks-...

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the Soccer Streets initiative. "We're bringing Street Soccer to 50 public schools across New York City. Welcome to the summer of soccer."

An Open Streets initiative around the World Cup, Soccer Streets, will see blocks outside New York City schools closed to vehicles, creating additional space for soccer and other activities. Announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who took part in one such game in the Bronx.

FIFA unveils "technical study group" for the 2026 World Cup.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in the stands at the game between Gotham FC and Boston Legacy at Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ, yesterday (Photo by Elsa/NWSL).

#USOC2026 Round of 16: Maxi Moralez of New York City FC has been voted TheCup's Player of the Round. His three assists (seventh player since 1995 to have 3 in a game) gave #NYCFC a first-ever knockout game win vs Red Bull New York. Article by @matthewmangam.bsky.social: thecup.us/2026/05/09/2...

An initiative from supporters encouraging fans of MLS teams to take part in a #SaveTheCaps demonstration this weekend. "If they are allowed to treat Vancouver as a disposable asset today, your city, your colours, and your history are already on the auction block for tomorrow."

New York City FC is selling tickets for Sunday's game at Yankee Stadium against the Columbus Crew starting at just $10. On top of this, the first 7,000 fans will receive a free reversible bucket hat.

FIFA are selling "limited edition host city jerseys" ahead of the World Cup, priced at... $375

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