NEW YORK CITY FC

As New York City FC is actively pursuing reinforcements in the 2026 summer transfer window, a name that has been mentioned is that of 25 year old Brazilian center- back Lucas Frietas.

Swiss publication Basler Zeitung was reporting that Red Bull New York were the favorites to complete the signing of Ivorian international Bénie Traoré. However, Blick in Switzerland is now reporting that the MLS club involved is actually New York City FC. He is expected to complete a medical examination with the MLS side this weekend.

New York City FC’s immersive fan activation at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will anchor a summer of World Cup programming across the New York region, connecting fans to their home Club, its partners and its future home at Etihad Park

The latest Hudson River Derby had everything you’d expect—physical play, big moments, and plenty of tension—but when it was all said and done, New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls settled for a 1–1 draw at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday night.

The two local MLS sides came into the Hudson River Derby match looking to extend their two game winning streaks, after both having endured lengthy winless runs in the seasons early going. Red Bulls was also looking to avenge a 3-1 home loss to NYCFC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on April 29th. The announced attendance of 26, 765 would enjoy a competitive and spirited affair.

In a Round of 16 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Hudson River Derby match involving two struggling sides, a victory could help change the fortunes of Red Bull New York or New York City FC. It would be expected that Red Bulls would have the advantage playing at home, but that was far from the case.