Dave Martinez

by DAVE MARTINEZ Queens Borough President Melinda Katz shocked the local soccer community during her recent State of the Borough address, coming out in favor of a soccer stadium in Willets Point — mere blocks away from Major League Soccer’s original…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Transparency and Major League Soccer have never quite worked hand in hand like they did on Friday afternoon. For the first time in league history, the once-clandestine workings of the league allocation money was revealed for all to…

by DAVE MARTINEZ There was no end in sight for the interest and support surrounding New York City FC during the 2016 season, and now, the NYCFC staff are being recognized for their achievements. NYCFC took home two end of year awards during this…

by DAVE MARTINEZ New York City FC are prepared to go into the 2017 campaign without the services of defender Jefferson Mena. Barcelona S.C. Vice President Alfaro Moreno announced via press conference the acquisition of five new talents to the…

by DAVE MARTINEZ For the second year in a row, Empire of Soccer asked fans to vote on the top player in the New York soccer scene. This year, we opened that vote up to the NWSL, with Sky Blue players joining representatives from the New York Cosmos,…

by ANTHONY MERCED and DAVE MARTINEZ Was 2016 a failure or a success for the Red Bulls? That depends on your perspective. Do you celebrate their ability to go unbeaten in 21 matches? Their consistent play throughout the year? Their choking offense?…

by DAVE MARTINEZ New York City FC fans left 2016 with a bitter taste in their mouths, falling hard to Toronto FC in their first playoff series in franchise history. But if you look back at the big picture, it’s hard to label the year anything but a…

by DAVE MARTINEZ New York City FC will kick off 2017 against a familiar opponent and a growing foe. The team’s first match of the 2017 regular season will take place against fellow 2015 expansion side, Orlando City SC — home of former coach Jason…

by DAVE MARTINEZ The uncertainty in the North American Soccer League is not stopping the San Francisco Deltas from forming their roster for 2017. EoS has learned that the Deltas are looking to lure longtime New York Cosmos fan favorite, Danny…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Sacha Kljestan led the league in assists and Bradley Wright-Phillips topped the goal scoring charts. But David Villa was the focal point of New York City FC’s resurgent 2016 campaign — and that was enough to get him the nod as MLS…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Danny Szetela grew up a fan of the Metrostars. He went on to play for the New York Cosmos. Now, will we see him in City blue? Following a tweet from SBI writer Matt Reed, EoS has learned that New York City FC have expressed interest…

by DAVE MARTINEZ When two of the three professional New York soccer teams fall out of the postseason in a blaze of disappointment, you have to memorialize the occasion. We here at EoS will refer to it as “Black Sunday.” A day that started with such…

by DAVE MARTINEZ It didn’t take long for New York City FC to find out their opponent for the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Led by Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC downed the Philadelphia Union 3-1 at BMO Field on Wednesday night, setting up a…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Will we see a Hudson Desert Derby in early 2017? That is a distinct possibility as both New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls will preseason in Arizona for the Desert Diamond Cup. NYCFC and the Red Bulls will join fellow MLS…

by DAVE MARTINEZ The FDNY and NYPD will once again join New York City FC on gameday — but this time, it won’t just be for the tunnel of honor. Yankee Stadium will play host to the annual NYPD vs. FDNY charity soccer match. The encounter will take…

HARRISON, N.J. – Bradley Wright-Phillips has shown no signs of slowing down for the New York Red Bulls. After finding the goal in nine of his previous 11 matches, the English striker was once again the difference maker for the Red Bulls, scoring the…

by DAVE MARTINEZ New York City FC fell 2-1 to Necaxa at the Estadio Victoria on Friday night. Jesus Isajara scored the opening goal in the 24th minute. Rodrigo Prieto doubled the lead in the 79th minute, but USL callup Kyle Parker brought life to…

by DAVE MARTINEZ As first reported by EoS, the New York City Football Club announced today the acquisition of a 17-acre site in Orangeburg, NY for the Club’s elite training facility. The site will be on the former STEJ plot on Old Orangeburg road,…

by DAVE MARTINEZ As first reported by EoS Monday morning, New York City F.C. have confirmed an October 7 friendly match against Club Necaxa in Mexico. “We are looking forward to our friendly against Club Necaxa,” said club head coach, Patrick Vieira.…

by DAVE MARTINEZ There will be no weeks off for New York City FC through the end of the regular season. Instead, they will embark on another historic moment for the club. EoS has learned that NYCFC will travel to Mexico to face Liga MX side, Club…