Mystics Snap Liberty's Streak in Thrilling 86-83 Showdown

June 19, 2026 - NEW YORK - The Liberty (11-5) fell in a tight 86-83 contest to the Mystics (7-7), ending New York's franchise-record 10-game winning streak against Washington. Leonie Fiebich led the Liberty with a season-high 19 points, shooting 66.7 percent (6-for-9) from the field and 60 percent (3-for-5) from deep while adding two rebounds, two assists and a steal. This marked Fiebich's 11th game with at least three made 3-pointers while shooting 50 percent or better from deep, tying Becky Hammon for the ... Full Story

Match Preview: Brooklyn FC vs Tampa Bay Rowdies: Saturday, 7 PM

June 18, 2026 - Brooklyn, NY. - Brooklyn FC Men are back at Maimonides Park this weekend and will be celebrating Rep Your Country Night. The match is against the Tampa Bay Rowdies on June 20th, 7 PM ET, streaming live on ESPN+. Brooklyn's match on Wednesday at Indy Eleven was postponed due to inclement weather, which gave the team some extra rest to recover. In the previous match, Brooklyn drew at Louisville City, and although they conceded a late equalizer, the Men have now gone 3 games undefeated. The ... Full Story

New York City FC Midfielder James Sands Returns from Loan and Signs Contract Extension with the Club

June 18, 2026 - NEW YORK - New York City FC announced today that Homegrown Midfielder James Sands has returned to the Club from loan with German side FC St. Pauli and has signed a contract extension through the 2029/2030 season with an option for 2030/2031. The American made his first appearance and start for FC St. Pauli against Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2025 and has since went on to make 35 appearances across all competitions over a season-and-a-half with the Keizkickers, recording one goal and one a... Full Story

Brooklyn FC Celebrates Father's Day and World Cup Weekend on Coney Island

June 18, 2026 - Brooklyn, New York - Brooklyn FC returns to Maimonides Park on Saturday, June 20, for a 7:00 PM home match against Tampa Bay Rowdies, bringing Father's Day weekend and World Cup energy to a summer night by the Coney Island boardwalk. Across the city, the sport is everywhere. National team colors are showing up in bars, parks and neighborhoods across New York, while Father's Day weekend gives supporters another reason to gather with family and make a night of it at the stadium. Set just ste... Full Story

• Brooklyn FC Celebrates Father's Day and World Cup Weekend on Coney Island - Brooklyn FC (USL) June 18
• New York City FC Midfielder James Sands Returns from Loan and Signs Contract Extension with the Club - New York City FC (MLS) June 18
• New York Liberty to Host 2026 Commissioner's Cup Championship Presented by Coinbase on June 30 at Barclays Center - New York Liberty (WNBA) June 18
• Ionescu Lifts Liberty on Final Shot - New York Liberty (WNBA) June 17
• Flax Brace Helps New York City FC II Hold on over Carolina Core FC - New York City FC II (MLS NEXT Pro) June 17
• Brooklyn FC Celebrates Rep Your Country Night on June 20 at Maimonides Park - Brooklyn FC (USL) June 16
• CJ Olney Jr. Earns USL Championship Team of the Week Bench Selection - Brooklyn FC (USL) June 16
• Markus Anderson Earns Goal of the Week Nomination - Brooklyn FC (USL) June 15
• Match Preview: Indy Eleven vs Brooklyn FC: Wednesday, 7 PM - Brooklyn FC (USL) June 15
• Brooklyn FC Announces Electrolit as Front-Of-Kit Sponsor for Second Half of Men's Inaugural 2026 Season - Brooklyn FC (USL) June 15
• Flax Goal Lifts 10-Man New York City FC II over Philadelphia Union II - New York City FC II (MLS NEXT Pro) June 14
• New York City FC Defender Mitja Ilenič Returns to the Club After Loan - New York City FC (MLS) June 12
• Brooklyn FC Signs Goalkeeper Sebastian Montoulieu to 25-Day Contract - Brooklyn FC (USL) June 12
• Liberty Spread Scoring Around to Dispatch Atlanta - New York Liberty (WNBA) June 12
• Three New York City FC Players to Participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026 - New York City FC (MLS) June 11
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June 21	MLS NEXT Pro	Chattanooga 0 at New York City 0	13 Min.
June 21	WNBA	New York at Los Angeles	8:00 p.m.
June 20	USL	Tampa Bay 2 at Brooklyn 0	Final
June 19	WNBA	Washington 86 at New York 83	Final
June 17	USL	Brooklyn at Indy	Ppd.
June 17	WNBA	New York 96 at Chicago 95	Final
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• Doucette, Charging Shut Down Charm Offense to Become Lone Undefeated in WLL - WLL Inside Lacrosse (June 21)
• Relive the Liberty's first-ever WNBA game with those who were there - WNBA New York Post (June 21)
• Han Xu is beloved Liberty teammate, more confident player - WNBA New York Post (June 20)
• A young Mystics team stuns the Liberty 86-83, snapping New York’s 8-game streak - WNBA WTOP (June 20)
• Kiki Iriafen’s late layup lifts the Mystics past New York, snapping the Liberty’s streak - WNBA WTOP (June 20)
• Liberty's eight-game winning streak ends in loss to Mystics - WNBA New York Post (June 20)
• Kiki Iriafen’s late layup lifts the Mystics past New York 86-83, snapping the Liberty’s streak - WNBA WTOP (June 20)
• Exclusive | Former Liberty star Michaela Onyenwere discusses double life as WNBA player and UCLA assistant - WNBA New York Post (June 20)
• WLL Preview: Homecomings All Around in Charging v. Charm - WLL USA (June 19)
• NYCFC teammates Freese, O'Neill and Trewin to clash in crucial World Cup group match - MLS New York Newsday (June 19)
• World Cup: Team USA's Joe Scally and his close ties with former Long Island soccer coach Frank Schmidt - MLS New York Newsday (June 18)
• New York plays Washington, aims for 6th straight home win - WNBA WTOP (June 18)
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