Matthew Mangam

NYCFC names Todd Dunivant new chief soccer officer: Sources Dunivant had a standout career in MLS as a player, and he's back in the league after guiding USL Championship's Sacramento Republic

🔵 Sources: NYCFC will name Todd Dunivant their next CSO.

Dunivant has been GM of Sacramento Republic since 2018. Also club president. He won five MLS Cups during 13-year playing career.

Dunivant inherits a strong NYCFC squad. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

New York City FC Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors The Transfer Tracker is back! As always, it's the best source for all NYCFC transfer news and rumors.

Transfer news coming in hot and heavy — now we have @tombogert.bsky.social reporting in @theathletic.com that Sacramento Republic pres and gm Todd Dunivant will be the new #NYCFC sporting director

More here ⬇️

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Inter Miami Inter Miami are feeling confident heading into the Eastern Conference Finals after scoring 12 goals in four playoff games. Will Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and newcomer Mateo Silvetti deliver on th...

Our latest installment of Oppo Research has even more insights on Miami straight from Daniel Granada of the Battered Herons podcast, via @matthewmangam.bsky.social

Pascal Jansen on Inter Miami Matchup: NYCFC earned the right to be in this final Will New York City FC's "bulletproof mindset" carry the team through a tough away matchup against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs?

It’s Eastern Conference Final Matchday! To preview #NYCFC vs Inter Miami, Pascal Jansen and Kevin O’Toole spoke on the matchup, how to stop Lionel Messi, and more.

www.hudsonriverblue.com/pascal-janse...

Taylor Twellman: Inter Miami vs New York City playoff preview The Apple TV analyst thinks New York City FC must take the game to Inter Miami if they're to earn a spot in MLS Cup: Lionel Messi is the GOAT and Javier Mascherano is proving himself as a coach, but T...

We spoke to Taylor Twellman to preview the Eastern Conference Final

He says he’s never seen Inter Miami look better than they do right now, but wasn’t writing New York City FC off thanks to Pascal Jansen, Maxi Moralez, Nico Fernández, and some strong 2021-esque vibes

This was by far one of my favorite things Pascal Jansen has brought up in a press conference. Jansen revealed that he showed #NYCFC a video of Kobe Bryant explaining that he was able to stay confident when he played because he was confident in his training and preparation:

They’ll probably request an asterisk on account of having to wait 22 days between matches due to the international break

NYCFC 1-0 Philadelphia: 3 Thoughts New York City FC brought the game to Philadelphia Union, scoring first then bunkering down to keep calm in a chaotic second half — and keep the hosts off the scoresheet to win this Eastern Conference ...

#NYCFC brought the game to #DOOP, scoring first then bunkering down to keep calm in a chaotic second half — and keep the hosts off the scoresheet to win this Eastern Conference Semifinal

Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️

FINAL: #NYCFC 1, Philadelphia 0.

NYCFC were without three key players but advance to the Eastern Conference finals and will face Inter Miami.

Maxi Moralez gives #NYCFC the lead for his team-leading 6th-ever playoff goal. The 38-year-old loves scoring against the Union — it's his 6th-ever goal against them, too.

Fun time being a part of opposition research with the Hudson River Blue!

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Philadelphia Union Confidence is high in Philadelphia as a full-strength Union look to move past a New York City hurt by missing players and advance to the Eastern Conference Final.

The MLS Cup Playoffs are back, and we spoke to Evan Konigsberg of @phlsoccernow.bsky.social to learn more about this in-form, fully-fit, Supporters' Shield-winning #DOOP ahead of the clash with #NYCFC

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Washington Spirit An in-form Washington Spirit are feeling confident about facing Gotham FC the NWSL Championship Final — especially if Rosemonde Kouassi and Gift Monday continue to link up in attack.

Our coverage of the #GothamFC vs @washingtonspirit.com #NWSL Championship final begins with some Oppo Research

@joseumana.bsky.social tells @matthewmangam.bsky.social why this in-form Spirit are feeling confident ⬇️

#NYCFC’s 2026 MLS schedule.

Blast from the Past: NYCFC vs Philadelphia is 2021 redux Once again, New York City FC are missing key starters due to injuries and a suspension. But unlike 5 years ago, this Philadelphia Union squad are fully fit.

Blast from the Past: Is NYCFC vs Philadelphia a 2021 redux?

Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️

New York City 3-1 Charlotte: 5 Thoughts Nico Ferández Mercau lives up his Designated Player status, Alonso Martínez comes through (again), and the defense smother Charlotte to win this best-of-three series. But a severe injury to Andrés Per...

What a wild, wild playoff game. My 5 thoughts on #NYCFC’s 3-1 win over Charlotte FC for @hudsonriverblue.com:

www.hudsonriverblue.com/new-york-cit...

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC Will Idan Toklomati or Wilfried Zaha step up and score Charlotte FC's first goal in these playoffs? Or will this be another scoreless draw to be decided by the goalkeepers?

We have the intel on this Charlotte squad – @matthewmangam.bsky.social spoke to @dannybrams.bsky.social of @forthecrownbaby.bsky.social for Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC 3/3:

Matt Freese finishes 2nd in 2025 Goalkeeper of the Year The New York City FC shotstopper led winner Dayne St. Clair among players and clubs, but lost the media vote.

Matt Freese finishes 2nd in 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year:
The #NYCFC shotstopper led winner Dayne St. Clair among players and clubs, but lost the media vote

Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the story ⬇️

New York City 0(6)-0(7) Charlotte: 4 Thoughts New York City FC dropped Game 2 at home on penalties and now has to beat Charlotte on the road for a second time this series to keep their season alive.

After how well NYCFC played in Game 1, this performance and loss in Game 2 was not at all how they’d wanted this to go, now forced to win on the road in Charlotte for a second time just to keep their season alive

@matthewmangam.bsky.social with more Thoughts on the Yankee Stadium loss

Playoff soccer is back in the Bronx as #NYCFC faces Charlotte. A win today would see NYCFC advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, while a loss would force Game 3 back in Charlotte.

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC Charlotte FC need Wilfried Zaha to step up if they're to take this Best-of-3 series back to North Carolina. Is the 32-year-old up to the moment?

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC

@matthewmangam.bsky.social talks to Jorge Gonzales of Topbin90 to learn more about a Charlotte that have their backs against the wall, but that will have Zaha back in the lineup

More here ⬇️

Matt Freese: 'I don't like being average' In this exclusive interview New York City FC shotstopper Matt Freese tells us about choosing Harvard over Manchester United, his enduring friendship with Andre Blake, and why he signed a contract thro...

Big new exclusive Matt Freese interview by @matthewmangam.bsky.social is here

On choosing Harvard over a chance to go pro at Manchester United, learning from Andre Blake, extending his contract with NYCFC, much more ⤵️

Availability report for tomorrow’s playoff game between #NYCFC and Charlotte.

For Charlotte: Pep Biel is out, Wilfried Zaha is suspended, and left-back Harry Toffolo is questionable - he only played 63 minutes on Decision Day.

For NYCFC: No significant names/changes.

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC Charlotte FC open the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs after a convincing 2-0 win over league-best Philadelphia Union — and a troubling 4-1 loss to lowly CF Montréal. With Wilfried Zaha suspended, will the under...

#NYCFC return to the #MLSCupPlayoffs tomorrow when they face Charlotte FC in Round One

Daniel Bramlette of @forthecrownbaby.bsky.social talked to @matthewmangam.bsky.social about a team that will be without Zaha and Biel, but that still have Kahlina in the net ⬇️

Justin Haak previews MLS Cup Playoffs: 'We have a really good chance to do something special' The New York City FC defender looks ahead to the best-of-three series with Charlotte FC, discusses Charlotte's strength at home, and explains why he and his teammates remain confident against the top ...

Justin Haak spoke with our @matthewmangam.bsky.social from the NYCFC training ground to preview the Charlotte series

Hear from Brooklyn’s own about the challenge of facing Charlotte away, NYCFC’s confidence against the league’s top teams, + more

Wow, Orlando City's downfall post Leagues Cup needs to be talked about. Slid all the way down to 9th in the Eastern Conference and are down 2-0 to the Chicago Fire in the Wild Card game.

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Seattle Sounders A Sounders that used 45 different lineups in their 46 games played are once again battling injuries as they get ready to face New York City FC at Citi Field in Decision Day 2025.

Want to learn more about an underachieving Seattle Sounders who are nonetheless are capable of beating any team in the league? Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Oppo Research feat @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com of @sounderatheart.com

Opposition scouting report: New York City FC We caught up with Hudson River Blue to get some insight.

Thanks to @hudsonriverblue.com for sharing some insights into Saturday’s opponent. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/10/oppo...

Opposition scouting report: New York City FC We caught up with Hudson River Blue to get some insight.

HRB's @matthewmangam.bsky.social spoke with @sounderatheart.com for their #NYCFC scouting report ⬇️

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Seattle Sounders A Sounders that used 45 different lineups in their 46 games played are once again battling injuries as they get ready to face New York City FC at Citi Field in Decision Day 2025.

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Seattle Sounders

@jeremiah.sounderatheart.com of @sounderatheart.com tells us about a Sounders that used 45 lineups in 46 games played, and are battling injuries as they get ready to face #NYCFC at Citi Field

Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with more ⬇️