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Originally Published 7 months ago — by MLSsoccer.com
MLS Matchday 19 featured Philadelphia Union's late win, NYCFC's creative tactics, and notable performances across teams like Portland Timbers, San Jose Earthquakes, and FC Dallas, highlighting the league's ongoing competitive and strategic developments.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
NYCFC's stadium project in Willets Point, Queens, has passed the New York City Planning Commission and is set to move to the New York City Council for approval. The club unveiled "The Cube," a distinctive seven-story tall entrance to the planned stadium, which will feature 11,000 square feet of LED lighting. The privately financed $780 million project is expected to have a capacity of 25,000 people and aims to debut in 2027. The location's accessibility by public transportation and the club's collaboration with neighboring teams are highlighted as key factors in the project's success.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Lionel Messi celebrated his eighth Ballon d'Or trophy with Inter Miami fans before a friendly match against NYCFC. He thanked the fans for their support and expressed his excitement for the club's future. Despite missing a couple of chances, Messi started in Inter Miami's lineup. The match was broadcast on Apple TV. In a conversation with Zinedine Zidane, Messi was praised as "pure magic." It was uncertain if Messi would play the full 90 minutes, but he did play in the match. The friendly served as a tribute to Messi's Ballon d'Or award, with a pregame ceremony honoring him. Messi will now join the Argentine national team for World Cup qualifying matches.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Dirty South Soccer
Despite missing key players, Atlanta United showed resiliency and fought to a 2-2 draw against NYCFC. The team's young players stepped up and showed their potential, but sloppy goals conceded, especially early in halves, cost them a win. Atlanta has conceded four goals in the opening 15 minutes this year and nine goals in the first 15 minutes of the second half, which is the worst in MLS.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLSsoccer.com
Several decorated MLS coaches, including Bob Bradley, Peter Vermes, Oscar Pareja, and Greg Vanney, are facing pressure as their teams struggle to produce results. Toronto FC, the LA Galaxy, Orlando City, and Sporting KC have all struggled this season, leading to questions about the future of their coaches. Meanwhile, NYCFC may have found a winning formula with DP Santiago Rodríguez up top, and the Philadelphia Union's decision to field a full-strength lineup paid off with a dominant win over Toronto. Dax McCarty also reached a milestone with his 400th MLS start.