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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 8h

Philadelphia Union sign Bronx-born Union academy product Mark McKenzie as a Designated Player from January 1, 2027. Contract through the 2029-30 season, with a club option for the 2030-31 season.

Mark McKenzie in a Philadelphia Union shirt

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 10h

The Man City findings could affect New York City FC, but it remains to be seen how and to what extent. "Etihad Park" is due to open next year, with the $780 million construction funded by NYCFC, which is majority-owned by City Football Group.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The 914th Infantry, Westchester SC’s main supporter’s group, has arrived at Hinchliffe Stadium for tonight’s match versus the New York Cosmos. #NYCvsWES

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 19/09/2026

Pep Guardiola at Yankee Stadium yesterday, visiting the New York City FC team ahead of the derby against Red Bull New York in his role as a City Football Group Global Ambassador.

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

👀 Sources: Giuseppe Rossi is out at the New York Cosmos. The former Italian national team player was overseeing the USL club's front office as the Cosmos' head of soccer. He joined in July, 2025. @backheeled.com

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

US Open Cup 2027 first qualifying round #soccernames: Tennessee Tempo, DC Hyper, Mockingbird Valley Premier, Shark Coast, Florida Badgers, Red Force, Ethos United, StrikerZ DFW, Lorain County Leviathan, Sin City FC, Peak Eleven, Problems FC.

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South Ward Central @southwardcentral.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

From Brighton Beach to Met Oval Academy, to Red Bull New York II, to his MLS debut against LAFC at BMO Stadium on Wednesday... Inside Dennis Nelich's unique journey to reaching the #RBNY first team. "I’m blessed to make my debut." Full story ⬇️ southwardcentral.com/red-bull-new...

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Dennis Nelich Seizes MLS Opportunity in Red Bull New York Debut

Dennis Nelich reflects on his MLS debut for Red Bull New York, playing for 96 minutes against LAFC after earning his first-team opportunity.

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Another New York City soccer team could be getting a new home field in Queens. From what I hear it seems like there might be some opposition to it from the league (weirdly), but I hope they get a chance to give it a go. nysoccertimes.com/new-york-int...

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New York International FC Seeks New Home At Con Edison Field

Cosmopolitan Soccer League club New York International FC is aiming to move to a new, more permanent home ground in Queens. The club has been exploring the possibility of using the Con Edison soccer ...

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Joseph Lowery @joeclowery.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

👀 Sources: MLS is fully returning to the U.S. Open Cup. All 27 U.S.-based MLS teams will participate in a revamped version of the country's longest-running soccer competition 🏆 Reporting with @benwright.bsky.social for @backheeled.com ⤵️

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Sources: MLS to return all of its teams to the U.S. Open Cup

All 27 U.S.-based MLS teams will return to a revamped version of the country's longest-running soccer competition.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 27/08/2026

Manhattan native Julian Hall signs a new contract with Red Bull New York through the 2029-30 season. At 18 years and 156 days old, he becomes the youngest American to sign an MLS U-22 Initiative contract.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 26/08/2026

Bronx native Tayvon Gray signs a contract extension with New York City FC through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30. "Everyone knows I'm from New York, so why not keep it rolling? This is my club!"

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Future Man City player Cavan Sullivan turns 17 next month and has made two big steps up in his game at Philadelphia Union this year, with the most noticeable coming post-World Cup. Article for @fotmob.com on the American wonderkid www.fotmob.com/topnews/2923...

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Future Man City player Cavan Sullivan making the most of improved game time in MLS

American wonderkid Cavan Sullivan has made noticeable progress with Philadelphia Union this season, and recent events have seen him become a regular part of week-to-week MLS storylines. His future tea...

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 23/08/2026

Big double save from a Carles Gil penalty by New York City's USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese

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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 21/08/2026

It’d take a miracle to consider the Cosmos contenders, 17 points off playoff spots with 11 to play. But they’ve been playing better since making a bunch of new signings, evidenced by back-to-back clean sheet wins. @battista.bsky.social on the improved Cosmos, what’s left to do this season

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Second straight win sees the Cosmos finding some consistency

The Cosmos are on a modest two-match winning streak, getting better results thanks to a flurry of mid-season signings and improvements made by some key season-long contributors.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 18/08/2026

Looks like New Amsterdam FC, formerly of NISA, will play in Division 1 of the Cosmopolitan Soccer League in the upcoming 2026/27 season

New Amsterdam FC page on the Cosmopolitan Soccer League website, indicating they will play in Division 1

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NY Soccer Journal @nysoccerjournal.com · 14/08/2026

NEWS: New York City FC II will relocate to Middlesex County, New Jersey, according to what sources tell @battista.bsky.social. A new 6,500-seat multi-purpose stadium in Edison, NJ, will become home to a rebranded version of the IIs as part of the Hometown Soccer Holdings push

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Sources: NYCFC II moving to New Jersey's Middlesex County

Middlesex College Stadium in Edison, New Jersey, a soon-to-be-completed 6,500-seat multi-purpose stadium, would become the new home for a relocated and rebranded version of New York City FC II as part...

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 13/08/2026

Philadelphia Union release a new kit designed to pay homage to Philadelphia sports teams and inspired by the sports culture of the 1990s.

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Outside Write (Chris Lee) ⚽️ @outsidewrite.co.uk · 13/08/2026

Have you listened to this week's podcast yet? I chat to @claptoncfc.co.uk and @nyintfc.bsky.social about community football on either side of the pond. Download/listen ▶️ open.spotify.com/episode/1wgK...

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 11/08/2026

"Brooklyn FC is the Super League’s mystery team" Exhaustive overview of the upcoming USL Super League season, by @usltactics.com, including Brooklyn FC under new coach Alex Smith and general manager Samantha Johnson.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 09/08/2026

Thierry Henry speaks to Zohran Mamdani about his love for NYC. "New York City is one of the best representations of how the world is. It reminds me of my neighborhood on a bigger scale. The song by Nas, NY State Of Mind... It *is* a state of mind. It is a way of living."

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 08/08/2026

Bronx native Tayvon Gray with a rocket of a goal for New York City against Mexican side Santos Laguna at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 08/08/2026

Brooklyn FC Men’s match versus Birmingham Legion FC, scheduled for Saturday, August 8, has been postponed until a later date due to weather-related travel, disruptions in the New York City area.

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Michael Battista @battista.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

NY Renegades FC are on a mission. The Long Island amateurs head to LA this weekend to defend their #UPSL national title. Head coach Boris Linares explains a win, which sends NYR to the US Open Cup, would be “vindication”. Article on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/ny-renegades...

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NY Renegades prep for UPSL National Finals, seeking a repeat and an Open Cup berth

The Hicksville-based amateur side travels to Los Angeles hoping to clinch a third straight US Open Cup appearance and to become just the second team in UPSL history to win back-to-back national titles...

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 05/08/2026

New York City FC's recent signing Bénie Traoré pictured at One Vanderbilt in front of the Manhattan skyline.

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John Baney @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Another big one this week on the @nysoccerjournal.com podcast. We hit… ⚽️Toronto recap ⚽️New MLS Commissioner Larry Berg ⚽️Pochettino’s re-signing to the USMNT ⚽️Arnau Farnos’ brutal training injury ⚽️Leagues Cup preview … and more! Listen anywhere!

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 05/08/2026

Spanish FIFA World Cup winner and goalscorer in the final, Ferran Torres, throwing the first pitch at Yankee Stadium ahead of the New York Yankees vs St. Louis Cardinals tonight

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NY International FC @nyintfc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A major thank you to Corentin Claisse, lovingly known as Coco, who served as our club president for the past three seasons. Coco oversaw three promotions, four league titles & two Kilby Cup wins during his time as president. ALLEZ COCO🇫🇷🦁🖤💛 @nysoccertimes.com

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 04/08/2026

USL League One team Portland Hearts of Pine is set to build a new 9,000- to 11,000-seat soccer-specific stadium for its men's and women's teams, aiming to open in 2029. The stadium will be located by the waterfront at Cassidy Point, overlooking the Fore River estuary.

Artist rendering of Portland Hearts of Pine stadium at Cassidy Point.

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Jenna Tonelli @jennatonelli.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Stop the count

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 02/08/2026

A combined xG of 7.57 in the Red Bull New York vs Orlando City game last night.

Match stats via FotMob showing xg mentioned in tweet

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Great goal from New York Red Bulls there. Scored by 19-year-old Panamanian Mijahir Jimenez 🇵🇦 Well worked. The face pass from Nealis to Forsberg, missing out Berggren who then got the assist, fooled the Orlando defense.

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Another game being played at Yankee Stadium tonight, as New York City FC face Toronto. Two World Cup hosting cities, but sadly Yankee Stadium wasn't used as the New York New Jersey venue for the World Cup final.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 01/08/2026

New York City FC's Nico Fernandez Mercau is now joint top of the MLS scoring charts on 13 goals alongside Petar Musa and Hugo Cuypers, one ahead of Lionel Messi.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 31/07/2026

The New York Post is running an exclusive that FIFA has scrapped its plan to sell stakes in a new commercial and events subsidiary to private equity.

FIFA has scrapped $20B World Cup sell-off plan following European boycott, global outrage: sources
By James Franey

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

One of my favourite niche subjects - soccer played on baseball fields - reached a wider audience this week thanks to Liverpool vs Wrexham at Yankee Stadium, so I took the opportunity to write about it again here for @nysoccertimes.com nysoccertimes.com/yankee-stadi...

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Yankee Stadium Soccer Field Discourse Ignited During Liverpool vs Wrexham

Yankee Stadium hosted a pre-season friendly between Liverpool FC and Wrexham AFC on Wednesday night, attracting the second-largest soccer crowd of the year to the venue, and igniting the soccer-on-a-b...

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 30/07/2026

As the Liverpool v Wrexham game sparked the latest round of Yankee Stadium as a soccer field discourse, here's Pele playing at the stadium for New York Cosmos when they didn't even cover the infield dirt/sand with temporary grass.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 30/07/2026

A crowd of 42,204 turned out at Yankee Stadium to watch a pre-season friendly between Liverpool and Wrexham last night. It was the second-highest attendance for soccer at the stadium this year after New York City vs Inter Miami (45,845). Photo by Dustin Satloff.

Liverpool fans at Yankee Stadium below the sign reading "The New York Yankees" in a fancy font next to retired Yankees shirt numbers.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 29/07/2026

Goalie wars at the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge. 🇺🇸🆚🇨🇦 New York City FC and USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese vs Canada and Orlando City goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau

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Arman Kafai @armankafai.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Alright, yall got me to stop being lazy. Here are some realistic changes I’d make to the MLS Roster Rules, with my reasoning and an example at the bottom. Enjoy everyone:

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Simple, yet effective: Changing the MLS Roster Rules

I've seen and heard a lot of ideas, but there doesn't need to be a complete overhaul for big change

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 28/07/2026

Concacaf has released its latest club rankings. Mexican clubs remain in the top three, while LAFC has overtaken Inter Miami to be the highest-ranked US team.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 28/07/2026

Vermont Green FC has made an unbeaten run to the USL League Two national championship game for the second season in a row. These were the celebrations following Arnaud Tattevin's go-ahead goal in extra time in last year's conference final.

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Also -an idea- New York Cosmos should replace NYCFC as NYC's nomadic team. They should push to move higher up when USL restructures with a Div I league (they are the New York Cosmos after all) and play in the baseball stadiums as NYCFC did.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 27/07/2026

New York City FC moves into a new stadium at Willets Point, Queens, next year, ending its nomadic era. Here are the locations across New York and the USA that NYCFC nomads have called home.

Map showing the locations in which New York City FC (NYCFC) has played home games since its debut season in 2015.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 27/07/2026

New York City FC moves into a new stadium at Willets Point, Queens, next year, ending its nomadic era. Here are the locations across New York and the USA that NYCFC nomads have called home.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 27/07/2026

Nico Fernández Mercau with a rocket of a goal for New York City FC vs Chicago Fire that may have broken some of Apple TV's equipment.

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The Soccer Times @nysoccertimes.com · 26/07/2026

For anyone looking for pro/rel in US soccer, one of the teams on this map has been promoted four times

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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Lots going on in American soccer post World Cup in part II of the 2026 season. I updated this starter pack with active Bluesky posters whose coverage focuses on/includes the game in North America go.bsky.app/6MjSiK6

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