Front Row Soccer

Front Row Soccer (FRS) is dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of soccer in the metropolitan area, ranging from professional leagues to college and youth levels. The website primarily highlights the Major League Soccer teams, the New York Red Bulls and New York City FC. Additionally, it features the New York Cosmos from the North American Soccer League and Sky Blue FC from the National Women’s Soccer League. FRS also includes updates on U.S. national team events and matches for both women and men, as well as relevant international soccer news when available.

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VIEW FROM THE FRONT ROW: Politicians should not be joking about visas concerning the 2026 World Cup

3 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: In his latest Substack, View From the Front Row, FrontRowSoccer.com editor Michael Lewis writes about how politicians should not be joking about tourists and soccer fans overstaying their visas at the 2026 World Cup. It just might scare them away and decide to stay at home. The World Cup trophy.
TAKING THE REINS: Ancelotti named Brazil national coach

3 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti on Monday was named Brazilian men's head coach, becoming only the fourth foreigner direct the famed South American side. Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti on Monday was named Brazilian men’s head coach, becoming only the fourth foreigner direct the famed South American side. Ancelotti, 65, will begin coaching the five-time World Cup champions on May 26, after Spain’s La Liga season ends.
SOCCER BUSINESS: Ocean Spray partners with Leagues Cup

3 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., announced on Monday that it has agreed to a multi-year sponsorship of Leagues Cup as the official juice of the tournament. BOSTON – Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., announced on Monday that it has agreed to a multi-year sponsorship of Leagues Cup as the official juice of the tournament. This new partnership is an extension of Ocean Spray’s brand campaign – Just Add Cran, as in cranberry.
UNWANTED TREND: NYCFC plays up to and down to, its foes

3 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: Is New York City FC playing up and down to its opposition? Pascal Jansen: “We must avoid having the arrogance to say that they are below us.” (Photo courtesy of NewYorkCityFC.com)By Michael LewisFrontRowSoccer.com EditorIs New York City FC playing up and down to its opposition? Hmmm. Let’s take a look. The Cityzens took on first-place FC Cincinnati on May 4 and recorded a 1-0 home victory.
LEAGUE HONORS: MLS names Red Bulls' captain Forsberg player of Matchday 12

3 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: New York Red Bulls midfielder Emil Forsberg was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday for Matchday 12 of the MLS season. NEW YORK – New York Red Bulls midfielder Emil Forsberg was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday for Matchday 12 of the MLS season. Forsberg scored two goals and contributed two assists in the Red Bulls’ 7-0 win over the LA Galaxy at Sports Illustrated Stadium (Watch MLS Wrap-Up Discuss Forsberg’s Performance Here ).
LIFE'S A BEACH: Brazil bests Belarus to win record 7th world championship

4 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: Brazil defeated Belarus to retain the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup title as it won the crown for a record seventh time, on Sunday. The Brazilians celebrate yet another world title. (Photo courtesy of FIFA)Brazil defeated Belarus to retain the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup title as it won the crown for a record seventh time, on Sunday. The Canarinho’s 4-3 victory was the final game of the tournament, which took place in Africa for the first time.
VIDEO: NYCFC fans, you might not want to watch this Montreal goal

4 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: Here's the lone goal by CF Montreal in its 1-0 win at New York City FC on Saturday night. Here’s the lone goal by CF Montreal in its 1-0 win at New York City FC on Saturday night. Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 28 MLS Cups.
VIDEO: All 7 goals of the Red Bulls' victory

4 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: Memo to New York Red Bulls' fans:Here are all seven goals in the 7-0 win over the LA Galaxy on Saturday night. Memo to New York Red Bulls’ fans:Here are all seven goals in the 7-0 win over the LA Galaxy on Saturday night. The @NewYorkRedBulls hit lucky number 7️⃣‼️Relive every goal from an unforgettable 7-0 ROUT of LA Galaxy in their MLS Cup rematch. pic.twitter.com/uWKXEFdwN7— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 11, 2025
A WEEK TO FORGET: After Open Cup elimination, NYCFC loses at home to last-place Montreal

4 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: New York City FC closed out one of its worst weeks in recent history with a 1-0 home loss to struggling CF Montreal on Saturday. Matt Freese was forced to make seven saves for NYCFC. (USA TODAY Sports)New York City FC closed out one of its worst weeks in recent history with a 1-0 home loss to struggling CF Montreal on Saturday. That came only three days after the Cityzens were eliminated by the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday.
SEVENTH HEAVEN: Forsberg, Choupo-Moting power Red Bulls' romp over Galaxy, 7-0

5 days ago | frontrowsoccer.com | Michael Lewis

Overview: The New York Red Bulls claimed they were not out for revenge against the LA Galaxy on Saturday, but their 7-0 triumph over the defending MLS Cup champions must have felt pretty damn good.