Manhattan native and New York Red Bulls forward Julian Hall was named MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchday 1. The 17-year-old scored a brace in his team's 2-1 win in Orlando.

a look at an MLS season that begins in the shadow of the World Cup via three players with unique perspectives • Matt Freese before a big year with the #USMNT • Cade Cowell, on the outside looking in • Hugo Lloris, the accomplished veteran www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...

Euro Soccer Times - MLS 2026 Opening Weekend nysoccertimes.com/euro-soccer-...

Dramatic ending to Real Sociedad vs Real Oviedo, as American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo's team drew a match it looked like they might lose, and then with some big chances at the end, will have been disappointed not to win.

My MLS 2026 preview is in the latest (March 2026) issue of World Soccer magazine, out tomorrow, just in time for the new season, which starts this weekend!

There's a new look New York Red Bulls for 2026 in MLS, and the first steps in a managerial career at senior level for Michael Bradley. Season preview of sorts for @nysoccertimes.com nysoccertimes.com/new-york-red...

New York City FC will begin play in its new soccer-specific stadium in Queens at the start of the 2027/28 MLS season. For the February-May mini season in early 2027, ahead of the league's schedule change, NYCFC will play home matches at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field.

There’s a new sheriff in New York and we are all eager to see what he brings to the Red Bulls 🔴⚫️ @seeingredny.bsky.social @markfishkin.bsky.social

Season preview time! Today I've got my 2026 predictions – MVP, Goalkeeper of the Year, Best XI and such. Including a pretty damn compelling battle for Young Player of the Year. tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/2026-predict...

Former New York Cosmos forward Haji Wright with a hat trick tonight for Coventry vs Middlesbrough. Here's the second of his three goals.

Our team-by-team MLS previews are live at @backheeled.com 👀 You can binge all 30 previews right up until Saturday's first kick. Or, you can just read about your favorite team and hate-read about your biggest rival. Whatever floats your boat. Read ⤵️️

Had a great time hopping on @soccerwisehq.bsky.social with @empiregass.bsky.social to chat NYCFC ahead of the 2026 season The work Soccerwise and @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social are doing for soccer media in this country is truly vital, so to play even a small part in their coverage is a huge honor ✌️

2026 NYCFC season preview with @hudsonriverblue.com 🎧 John (@thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social) of @hrbpod.bsky.social joins @empiregass.bsky.social to talk all things NYCFC and see where the season can take them. 📺: youtu.be/cNznUWureV4

🤝 Sources: New York Red Bulls are finalizing a deal to acquire wingback Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty from CF Montréal in exchange for midfielder Wiki Carmona. 🇨🇦 Marshall-Rutty, 21, product of Toronto academy. 112 MLS apps between 3 clubs. 🇻🇪 Carmona, 22, made 118 apps for RBNY.

The friendly between Tampa Bay Rowdies and Philadelphia Union tomorrow will be shown on Union's website for free.

New York City FC will stream the team's upcoming Coachella Valley Invitational games on the club website and YouTube channel. They will also broadcast on linear TV in New York on FOX affiliate WWOR-TV, channel 9.

A chilly one in Hamilton (16°F / -9°C) for the opening game of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup between Forge FC 🇨🇦 and Tigres UANL 🇲🇽

Article on the importance of local homegrown players, especially to an MLS franchise that is also part of a multiclub ownership group. nysoccertimes.com/why-nycfc-ca...

Concacaf update 🌎 The top 10 clubs in the region going into the 2026 Champions Cup, which starts tonight. Of the top 10 clubs, only Columbus Crew didn't qualify for this year's CCC.

Schalke are not pleased following the breakdown of NYCFC's deal to sign their forward Moussa Sylla: "Because New York City wanted to renegotiate the already fully negotiated deal for incomprehensible reasons and set disproportionate parameters, the transfer of Moussa Sylla will not take place."

New York City FC's new stadium, due to be completed ahead of the 2027 season, will be one of the venues used for the 2028 Olympic football tournament.

Kai Trewin looks like he could be an ideal signing for New York City FC, but replacing Justin Haak is impossible. Article @nysoccertimes.com #NYCFC nysoccertimes.com/why-nycfc-ca...

New York Red Bulls have signed Mexico International Jorge Ruvalcaba from UNAM Pumas as a Designated Player. He signs a four-and-a-half-year contract through the 29/30 season with an option for 30/31.

Why New York City Can't Replace Justin Haak nysoccertimes.com/why-nycfc-ca...

LOANED OUT: NYCFC's Mijatovic to play with German team thru July 13 - frontrow.soccer/saqwf

Highlands Ranch native Ethan Horvath returns to MLS. Ends up in New York when previous reports suggested Minnesota.

Meanwhile, New York Red Bulls have "acquired $50,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM) in exchange for Timo Werner's Discovery Priority," as the forward signs for San Jose Earthquakes.

New York Red Bulls have signed USMNT goalkeeper Ethan Horvath from Cardiff City on a free transfer. Red Bulls also sent Charlotte FC $75k in 2026 GAM and $75k in 2027 GAM, plus the highest of RBNY’s second round draft picks in the 2027 SuperDraft, for his "discovery rights".

“[The New York for All Act] ends the 287(g) agreement that deputizes local law enforcement to act as agents of ICE. It ensures immigrants don't feel persecuted by senseless law enforcement,” said Luba Cortes, our lead immigration organizer. ✊️ Passing #NY4All is vital to protecting ALL NYers!

It was one of the only bits of defending GFC had to do and... welp

FT Gotham 0-1 Corinthians The Brazilians are through to Sundays Women’s Champions Cup final via a goal by their captain Gabi Zanotti Corinthians head coach Lucas Piccinato was sent off and will likely be suspended for final.

United States nationals were the most transferred players in women's soccer's international transfer market in 2025 (240 transfers) per FIFA's Global Transfer Report. More was also spent ($4.1m) on US players than on any other nationality, far higher than 2024’s leader (Brazilian players, $1.9m).

Your starting Xis for Gotham vs. Corinthians in the first-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup semifinal!

The USL Players Association has responded to the news of a new USL Premier league and league structure, accusing the league of "promoting itself as a major league, but without true professional standards." Their strongly worded statements were published across social media, shown below.

New York City FC has signed Kai Trewin from A-League and fellow City Football Group side Melbourne City FC through the 2028–29 season, with an option for 2029–30. The 24-year-old Australian international will join the Club upon receipt of his ITC and P-1 Visa.

New York City FC has loaned Julián Fernández to Argentine club Rosario Central through December 2026, with an option to buy. "This loan provides Julián with an important opportunity for increased playing time in a competitive environment,” said NYCFC sporting director Todd Dunivant.

It’s back: First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup now has confirmed pairings and match-ups, with 6 teams from the Tri-State beginning their tournament journeys in March @battista.bsky.social’s got the details here

The 2026 #USOpenCup First Round matchups have been released! NY Metro matches: MAR 18: @fcmotown.bsky.social v @hfdathletic.bsky.social 7p, Lubetkin Field (NJIT) SC Vistula Garfield v @oneknoxsc.bsky.social 7:30p, Garfield HS MAR 19: FC Westchester v NY Renegades, 7:30p Mount Vernon NY

2026 US Open Cup first round schedule, with times and venues. www.ussoccer.com/us-open-cup/...

The United Soccer League (USL) has released plans for a new hierarchy within its men's professional leagues in preparation for the introduction of promotion and relegation within USL, and a new 20-club USL Premier league to begin play in 2028.

It's worth a reminder that the New York Cosmos support has a history of pro-immigrant, anti-fascist stances in the stands and in the city. They also protested against ICE during Trump's first term. The antithesis of Vice Chairman Rossi's apparent support for ICE on Twitter in recent days.

MLS has entered a multi-year partnership with cryptocurrency-based prediction market, Polymarket. The league's commercial arm, Soccer United Marketing (SUM), announced that the partnership includes the Leagues Cup and MLS.

Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup

More versatility for Pascal’s increasingly adaptable toolbox Physicals aside, Trewin seems about as like for like for Haak as you could ask for. 24 y/o, CB/DM hybrid, and comfortable in possession If he hits, Dunivant has added depth and quality to the backline and midfield pivot in one swift move

Latest episode of the @seeingredny.bsky.social w/ @markfishkin.bsky.social & Daniel Rebain, talking Red Bull New York preseason. Shoutout to Sarasota Paradise on their preseason win, jump to USL League One, & the performance of former Manhattan SC goalkeeper Alex Sutton. Full pod below ⬇️ #RBNY

Why Zohran Mamdani's 'elite ball knowledge' is no surprise nysoccertimes.com/zohran-mamda...

New York City FC has loaned right-back Mitja Ilenič to Polish side Raków Częstochowa through December 2026. “We support Mitja’s desire to return to Europe and would like to thank him for all of his contributions to the Club,” said Sporting Director Todd Dunivan

Brooklyn FC men's team has made some interesting signings in the past week or so ahead of its inaugural season in USL. A summary from their Instagram page.

RIP, ROCCO: Former Cosmos owner Commisso passes away at 76 - frontrow.soccer/2e40z