NYCFC in the Media Thread - 2026

[LionNYC]

For all media related posts regarding NYCFC for 2026!

 

[Gene]

Interesting article by Matty Doyle this afternoon over on the MLS site.

Global stars: 4 potential transfer targets for MLS teams | MLSSoccer.com

MLS front offices don’t stop scouting when the window closes; they change lenses. Over the past decade, that lens has largely focused either on younger, less-established players or mid-career veterans who could certainly play in top European leagues. The Hany Mukhtars, Diego Rossis and Evanders...

www.mlssoccer.com

Bernardo Silva
Manchester City
Silva’s probably been the second-best midfielder of the past dozen years (behind Luka Modrić), most of which has been spent winning one title after another with Manchester City and a handful with Portugal.
He’s been a ball-moving, field-tilting genius out there, much more of a No. 8 than a No. 10 for both club and country. But in MLS, he’d play either as a free No. 8 in a 4-3-3 that tilts towards his side, with more playmaking responsibility than the other No. 8, or as a pure No. 10 who’d dish out one tap-in after another.
Silva is still just 31, but is out of contract this summer. Any MLS team that intends to sign him will likely have to fight off some top clubs from the "big five" leagues, as well as the likes of Fenerbahçe, Benfica and the usual crop from Saudi Arabia.
Best MLS fit: If you’re an NYCFC fan, you couldn’t ask for a better Maxi Moralez successor/replacement.

 

[Seth]

Interesting article by Matty Doyle this afternoon over on the MLS site.

Global stars: 4 potential transfer targets for MLS teams | MLSSoccer.com

MLS front offices don’t stop scouting when the window closes; they change lenses. Over the past decade, that lens has largely focused either on younger, less-established players or mid-career veterans who could certainly play in top European leagues. The Hany Mukhtars, Diego Rossis and Evanders...

www.mlssoccer.com

Silva would be amazing here. Hard to see that happening though but I'd be ecstatic if it did.

 

[FootyLovin]

Silva would be amazing here. Hard to see that happening though but I'd be ecstatic if it did.

It would certainly be worth the standard NYCFC 1 window wait as we scream over no new signings this winter.

 

[Joe_Cos]

With Craig Carton back on the WFAN, what are the chances we get more than one Marty Edelman interview to talk about the team and the new stadium. As Craig is his nephew I say there is one interview right after Etihad Parks tickets sale process goes through then current STH and right before they hit the waiting list. Edelman did appear on the show once after the stadium is announced.

 

[ZYanksRule]

With Craig Carton back on the WFAN, what are the chances we get more than one Marty Edelman interview to talk about the team and the new stadium. As Craig is his nephew I say there is one interview right after Etihad Parks tickets sale process goes through then current STH and right before they hit the waiting list. Edelman did appear on the show once after the stadium is announced.

I think we'll see a rush of media attention when the stadium is on the verge of opening, but not before that.

 

[Gene]

There's even a quote from Dunivant!

Maxi Moralez returning to NYCFC after historic MLS campaign

A New York City FC great will be back for another season.

nypost.com