The Soccer Times

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USL has big ambitions, a new first division men’s league and promotion and relegation on the horizon, but the current state of the local NY-area teams ain’t pretty. Reflecting on the tough seasons and situations of Westchester (RIP?), Brooklyn, the Cosmos

A weird era of restricted MLS involvement in the U.S. Open Cup ended this year, with all 27 American MLS teams back in USOC next year On the future and why, for once, short-term financial incentives must be secondary to preserving a historic competition www.nytimes.com/athletic/771...

Philadelphia Union's 19-year-old homegrown center-back Neil Pierre has signed a new contract through the 2030-31 season, with an option for the 2031-32 season.

Stix Baer and Fuller, St. Louis Kutis, St. Louis Simpkins-Ford, Ben Millers, St. Louis Busch Seniors, St. Louis Scullin Steel, St. Louis City SC. Article @nysoccertimes.com nysoccertimes.com/st-louis-cit...

"The atmosphere tonight was outstanding. It's as good as it gets in American soccer." St. Louis City head coach Yoann Damet on his team's US Open Cup final win vs Columbus Crew.

Tonight's 2026 US Open Cup Final between Columbus Crew & St. Louis City is a battle of hot teams. Only one can be #USOC2026 champion. Elsewhere, amateur teams prep for next weekend's qualifying matches for 2027. Article on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/us-open-cup-...

5-0-0 in our last 5 matches +18GD +12 meals to the Astoria Food Pantry @nysoccertimes.com

May 31: We sent Vibes FC home, winning 4-1 in the D2 Promotion Playoff. October 17: Pictured below, we send Vibes FC home, winning 3-0 in the D'Arpino Cup. We must love the vibes on big matchdays. 📸Naoko Tanaka @nysoccertimes.com

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani references Liverpool's loss to Man City at a recent press conference: "How are you as a Liverpool fan right now? I mean, you got beat by a team that shouldn't even be in the league."

US Soccer is launching a women's national domestic cup competition called the Arthur M. Blank Crest Cup. It will be a single-elimination knockout format, culminating in a championship final with a prize of $1.1 million for the winner and a path to the Concacaf Champions Cup.

The New York Cosmos announce that Erik Stover has departed his role as Chief Executive Officer. www.nycosmos.com/news/2026/10...

This weekend, the 2027 US Open Cup returns to the tri-state area. Nine qualifying games featuring amateur teams from the NYC area and NJ. Familiar faces and new sides hunting for a spot in next year's tournament. #USOC2027 article on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/us-open-cup-...

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.

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.

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

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.

👀 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

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.

NY International Looks to Deepen Roots in Astoria. Local soccer club hopes to revitalize Con Edison Field but draws opposition queensledger.com/2026/09/08/n...

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...

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...

New York International FC seeks a ground to call home at the Con Edison soccer field in Queens. nysoccertimes.com/new-york-int...

👀 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 ⤵️

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.

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!"

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

"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.

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."

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.

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.

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...

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

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!

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

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

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.

Stop the count

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

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.

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.

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.

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.