New York City FC

New York City FC brought a global soccer pedigree to MLS as a joint venture between City Football Group and the New York Yankees. Playing across the five boroughs, the club built its identity fast, reaching a championship within a handful of seasons of its founding. NYCFC's rise reflects the modern MLS model of heavy investment paired with international football expertise. The club's sky-blue colors quickly became a fixture of New York's crowded sports landscape.

Announced as MLS's 20th franchise in 2013, New York City FC began play as an expansion team in 2015. The club broke through in 2021, defeating the Portland Timbers on penalties after a dramatic late equalizer forced extra time, to win its first MLS Cup — the first MLS championship for a New York-area club and the city's first major sports title since the Giants' 2011 Super Bowl win. It remains the club's only MLS Cup to date.