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New York City FC


NYC FC are New York's primary MLS team, owned by City Football Group - the same ownership as Manchester City. The club won the 2021 MLS Cup and is currently building a dedicated soccer stadium in Willets Point, Queens, scheduled to open in 2027. Their tactical identity emphasizes possession and high pressing, which produces predictable game flows and betting angles around xG-based totals.

VenueYankee Stadium / Etihad Park (Queens, 2027)
Founded2013
Championships1 MLS Cup (2021)
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Recent Form


Mid-table MLS finish in 2024. Construction underway at Etihad Park; 2027 opening planned. Building roster depth in the Designated Player slots.

Key Players

  • Hannes Wolf
  • Matt Freese
  • Santiago Rodriguez
  • Talles Magno
  • Maxi Moralez

Popular NYC FC Bet Types


Match Result (1X2)

Standard MLS three-way line. NYC FC home favorites typically -150 to -200.

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

NYC FC games hit BTTS at 56%+ historically.

Asian Handicap

NYC FC -0.5 / -1.0 at home offers better value than 1X2 vs short opposing prices.

MLS Cup Futures

NYC FC priced +1800 to +3000 pre-season.

The Bettors' Angle


Sharp note

NYC FC use Yankee Stadium for home matches, which has a smaller field than most MLS stadiums. Compressed dimensions favor possession teams and produce more goals per game than the MLS average. Bet overs on NYC FC home totals.