The New York City Post
Boardroom10 Aug 2026
New York City close the window on a squad of their own making
12 in and 2 out, and no more changes for months. The manager has what he has, the supporters have their opinion of it, and the table will have the last word.
Transfer targets10 Aug 2026
New York City make their move for Lawrence Ennali
$1.3M on the table at Houston Dynamo. The manager wanted him, the board agreed a number, and the only voices still to be heard are the ones at the other club.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Matt Freese signs a new deal
“I never wanted to be anywhere else. There is unfinished business here.” Matt Freese commits to New York City for another 4 years.
Squad10 Aug 2026
A falling-out at New York City
Talles Magno and a teammate went at it, and not about football. Training grounds are small places and a long season makes them smaller.
Boardroom10 Aug 2026
New York City agree a free transfer for Victor Loturi
Nothing happens for months and then he simply arrives, at no cost, having signed a pre-contract while still turning out for somebody else. It is the least dramatic way to sign a footballer and frequently the shrewdest.
Market10 Aug 2026
New York City promote Josh Aaronson from within
The academy exists for exactly this morning. Josh Aaronson has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.
Market10 Aug 2026
One of our own: John Wright joins the New York City first team
Clubs spend fortunes looking for players and occasionally find one down the corridor. John Wright is that, and the reception he gets on his first appearance will be different in kind from the one any signing receives.
Market10 Aug 2026
Justin McKennie steps up from the New York City academy
There is no fee, no unveiling and no agent on the steps. Justin McKennie has been at this club since he was a boy and is now, formally, one of the first-team squad — which for a local readership beats any signing of any size.
Market10 Aug 2026
New York City promote James Steffen from within
The academy exists for exactly this morning. James Steffen has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.
In brief
- Match New York City find a way past FC Cincinnati
- Player ratings A masterclass from Hannes Wolf
- The dugout Ricardo Zardes has his say