NYCFC wants new Queens stadium to be ‘jewel of a venue’ for city
As the franchise rolls out the interior design for its flagship project, NYCFC CEO Brad Sims has set the bar extremely high for the impact of a soccer-specific stadium in Queens. “In my opinion, and it's a biased opinion, New York City FC should absolutely be the flagship team of Major League Soccer,” Sims told […]
NYCFC hopes Malachi Jones can return this season after broken leg
New York City FC has not ruled out the possibility of forward Malachi Jones returning this season. Jones, 20, suffered a gruesome leg injury after colliding with Orlando City goalkeeper Mason Stajdajar in the penalty area during a match between the two clubs on June 28. Underwent repair surgery A few days later, I broke […]
NYCFC beat Red Bulls to pull even in Eastern Conference standings
It was the first time in 16 games dating back to last season since NYCFC forward Munsef Bakral last scored a goal. However, Bakral chose the biggest moment of the young NYCFC season, finally breaking his scoring drought, in the 64th minute of a drawn match against the club’s biggest rivals, the New York Red […]
Raccoon invades pitch during NYCFC victory over Union
New York City FC and Philadelphia Union dealt with a pitch intruder of the furry variety during a match at Subaru Park on Wednesday night. A raccoon nicknamed “Raquinho” invaded the field during the first half of New York City FC’s 2-1 win over Union, delaying the game by approximately 161 seconds. According to MLS […]
NYCFC coach calls for MLS investigation following allegations he punched Toronto player
New York City FC head coach Nick Cushing told Major League Soccer that Toronto FC head coach John Herdman, who is accused of punching a player during a postgame altercation at Yankee Stadium in March, has been suspended. He called for a full investigation to be launched into the allegations made over the weekend. Cushing […]
NYCFC coach accused of punching teenage Toronto player ‘in the face’
There has been lingering tension between NYCFC and Toronto FC that reportedly dates back to their last meeting at Yankee Stadium in March, and it all boiled over after the final whistle on Saturday. A scuffle began, with players from both teams (centered on Toronto goaltender Sean Johnson and New York City FC defender Strahinja […]
NYCFC soccer stadium in NYC set to be approved by council
A massive redevelopment project in Queens that includes a seven-story soccer stadium for the professional New York City Football Club and 1,400 “affordable” apartments was scheduled to receive final approval from the City Council on Thursday. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards joined Borough President Eric Adams and local City Council member Francisco Moya on Wednesday […]
New NYCFC soccer stadium nets planning approval as new rendering revealed
New York City FC is inching closer to making Queens its permanent home. Key approvals for a new stadium have been secured on the same day the professional football club unveiled new renderings of the venue. city planning committee unanimously Approved the proposed redevelopment of Willets Point, which includes a seven-story soccer stadium, 1,400 affordable […]