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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 15: New York City FC fans wait for the start of the game during the inaugural game of the New York City FC as they take on the New England Revolution at Yankee Stadium on March 15, 2015 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Is MLS in danger of having its own hooligan problem?

0 comments by on 5/24/2016

Hooliganism was a plague upon English soccer for the better part of three decades, and while forms of the disease persist around the rest of continental Europe and South America, the thought of such a thing happening on United States soil seems preposterous. However, after another round of incidents between fans of NYCFC and New […]

KANSAS CITY, KS – MARCH 08: Amadou Dia #13 of Sporting KC battles Mike Grella #13 of the New York Red Bulls for a head ball during the game at Sporting Park on March 8, 2015 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

VIDEO: No joke, Frank Lampard got nutmegged by Red Bulls Mike Grella

0 comments by on 8/9/2015

No, your eyes haven’t deceived you, New York Red Bulls Mike Grella nutmegged New York City FC’s Frank Lampard. After the nutmeg, the Red Bulls went on to score their second goal of the night, thanks to Felipe and won 2-0. Felipe goal. Grella nutmeg on Frank Lampard included.

KANSAS CITY, KS – MARCH 08: Sacha Kljestan #16 of New York Red Bulls competes for the ball as Amadou Dia #13 and Roger Espinoza #27 of Sporting KC look on during the game at Sporting Park on March 8, 2015 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Banter: Red Bulls troll NYCFC on Twitter before Derby

0 comments by on 5/5/2015

When MLS announced NYCFC as an expansion team, the league was hoping to create a derby between NYCFC and the New York Red Bulls. They don’t play their first regular season game against each other until this Sunday (Mother’s Day) but the Red Bulls are trying to plant the seeds for a can’t miss Derby […]

The strangeness of watching soccer at Yankee Stadium

0 comments by on 4/2/2015

This past Saturday, I was in Yankee Stadium for NYCFC’s game against Sporting Kansas City. This was their second home game and well, let’s just say it’s going to take some time for the newer fans to adapt to the game. Before getting into last Saturday’s game, let’s talk about Yankee Stadium in general. Many […]

ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 08: Captains David Villa #7 of New York City FC and Kaka #10 of Orlando City SC walk out for introductions prior to an MLS soccer match between the New York City FC and the Orlando City SC at the Orlando Citrus Bowl on March 8, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. This was the first game for both teams and the final score was 1-1. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

VIDEO: David Villa’s first MLS goal, first NYCFC goal at Yankee Stadium

0 comments by on 3/15/2015

David Villa had a couple chances to take the lead for NYCFC but New England Revolution’s Bobby Shuttleworth kept denying him. Then in the 20th minute, he finally got through the defense and through Shuttleworth to score his first MLS goal and the first NYCFC goal at Yankee Stadium. After the goal was scored, New […]

ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 08: Fans arrive prior to the inaugural MLS soccer match between the New York City FC and the Orlando City SC at the Orlando Citrus Bowl on March 8, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

VIDEO: KAKA saves 10 man Orlando City late with deflected free kick goal

0 comments by on 3/8/2015

When things all looked lost. When NYCFC scored to take the lead. When Aurelien Collin got his straight red on David Villa, it all looked lost for the 62,510 people at the Citrus Bowl. That was until Kaka took things upon himself to gather the equalizer for Orlando City. The free kick was deflected in, […]

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 13: A general view during the match between the New England Revolution and the Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field on April 13, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Best and worst MLS kits for the 2015 season

0 comments by on 3/7/2015

Every year, every team in MLS unveils one or two new kits. We at 32 Flags are here to rank each kit, both home and away and determine where each team ranks overall in their kit designs. Some of these kits, we agreed with how they looked while some others, we highly disagreed. Hopefully, with […]

NYCFC supporters group has some insane demands for membership

0 comments by on 2/25/2015

Being a member of a supporters group is supposed to be an organic and fun experience, it is not supposed to feel like you’re applying for a second job or trying to get into a country club. One such supporters group has gone for the latter and is trying to suck the fun out of […]

Frank Lampard LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 13: Frank Lampard of Manchester City on the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on September 13, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Frank Lampard releases statement between Manchester City/NYCFC

0 comments by on 1/9/2015

Frank Lampard released a statement concerning his situation with NYCFC, Manchester City and MLS. Much has been said about this situation and we have talked about this as well. There has been so much said and many different interpretations of stories about what is the truth and Lampard is doing what he can to set […]

Frank Lampard LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 13: Frank Lampard of Manchester City on the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on September 13, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Who’s to blame for the Frank Lampard/Man City/NYCFC situation?

0 comments by on 1/5/2015

It was just a little under six months ago that Frank Lampard signed a deal to play for New York City FC in MLS and become the new face of their expansion MLS team. Along with David Villa, they would be the two big names to lead the team to their debut in March. Because […]

Mix Diskerud SAN FRANCISCO, CA – MAY 27: Mix Diskerud #10 of the United States celebrates after he scored a goal against Azerbaijan during their match at Candlestick Park on May 27, 2014 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Mix Diskerud tweets incomprehensible thoughts on Frank Lampard

0 comments by on 1/4/2015

Current #10 of the US Men’s National Team, Mix Diskerud, tweeted his thoughts on the Frank Lampard/Manchester City/NYCFC situation. Who's got enough loose balls – to critizice either MLS or theme(s) by any New York's Frankie boy, -before having seen the contract(s)? — Mix Diskerud (@MixDiskerud)

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 30: Frank Lampard of Manchester City shoots past Maya Yoshida of Southampton to score their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary’s Stadium on November 30, 2014 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

VIDEO: “Former” NYCFC player Frank Lampard scores game winner for Manchester City

0 comments by on 1/1/2015

While he hasn’t played a game yet, Frank Lampard is staying at Manchester City for a little while longer as his loan is extended and will join NYCFC sometime in the summer. The move has brought up strong emotions from many in the United States as well as England on the move. While extending loans […]

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