Corey Clayton
@coreyclayton.bsky.social
Webby/Shorty/CLIO-winning Social Media exec and print journalism refugee. #NYCFC Founding STH. First WWE Director of Social Media. 15K+ Rocket League goals.
Future @hudsonriverblue.com column fodder...
Maxi Moralez absolutely blazed his place on the #NYCFC future Ring of Honor at Etihad Park with that epic goal and win last night over #DOOP.
Who else are MUST-ADDS for the Ring of Honor in 2027?
Mine:
Maxi, Sean Johnson, Taty as the first inductees.
Maxi Moralez absolutely blazed his place on the #NYCFC future Ring of Honor at Etihad Park with that epic goal and win last night over #DOOP.
Who else are MUST-ADDS for the Ring of Honor in 2027?
Mine:
Maxi, Sean Johnson, Taty as the first inductees.
a group of soccer players are huddled together and one of them has the number 7 on his jersey
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November 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Future @hudsonriverblue.com column fodder...
Maxi Moralez absolutely blazed his place on the #NYCFC future Ring of Honor at Etihad Park with that epic goal and win last night over #DOOP.
Who else are MUST-ADDS for the Ring of Honor in 2027?
Mine:
Maxi, Sean Johnson, Taty as the first inductees.
Maxi Moralez absolutely blazed his place on the #NYCFC future Ring of Honor at Etihad Park with that epic goal and win last night over #DOOP.
Who else are MUST-ADDS for the Ring of Honor in 2027?
Mine:
Maxi, Sean Johnson, Taty as the first inductees.
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Philly were 7W-7L-5D with a -2 goal differential against playoff teams in regular-season play this year.
They were 13-1-1x +24 against non-playoff teams.
They won over and over again against bad teams. Against good ones they were mid.
They were 13-1-1x +24 against non-playoff teams.
They won over and over again against bad teams. Against good ones they were mid.
just a hideous sample size. Philly didn't take their chances. It happens in soccer. It doesn't prove anything about the relative level of those 2 teams. Philly won over and over again this year with their "bunch of good but not elite players" roster.
November 24, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Philly were 7W-7L-5D with a -2 goal differential against playoff teams in regular-season play this year.
They were 13-1-1x +24 against non-playoff teams.
They won over and over again against bad teams. Against good ones they were mid.
They were 13-1-1x +24 against non-playoff teams.
They won over and over again against bad teams. Against good ones they were mid.
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#NYCFC brought the game to #DOOP, scoring first then bunkering down to keep calm in a chaotic second half — and keep the hosts off the scoresheet to win this Eastern Conference Semifinal
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️
NYCFC 1-0 Philadelphia: 3 Thoughts
New York City FC brought the game to Philadelphia Union, scoring first then bunkering down to keep calm in a chaotic second half — and keep the hosts off the scoresheet to win this Eastern Conference ...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:56 AM
#NYCFC brought the game to #DOOP, scoring first then bunkering down to keep calm in a chaotic second half — and keep the hosts off the scoresheet to win this Eastern Conference Semifinal
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️
How DID we win that match?!?!
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g+ GameFlow: MLS Playoffs Philadelphia Union v New York City FC on November 23, 2025. #PHIvNYC ⚽️🤖
November 24, 2025 at 4:34 AM
How DID we win that match?!?!
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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: New York City will celebrate National Women’s Soccer League champions Gotham FC on Monday with a morning procession to City Hall, the club announced Sunday.
New York to honor NWSL champions Gotham FC with City Hall celebration
Gotham’s NYC celebration will include a fleet of buses that will drive toward City Hall, and the team will be awarded the key to the city.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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The Shield-winning Union just lost at home to a team starting a left back and a child in central midfield, and their No. 10 as their No. 9.
The answer re: Philly's game model, once again, is "no."
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
The answer re: Philly's game model, once again, is "no."
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
November 24, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The Shield-winning Union just lost at home to a team starting a left back and a child in central midfield, and their No. 10 as their No. 9.
The answer re: Philly's game model, once again, is "no."
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
The answer re: Philly's game model, once again, is "no."
www.mlssoccer.com/playoffs/202...
Rose LaVelle is my spirit animal!
GOTHAM FC WIN 2025 NWSL CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆
A Rose Lavelle goal made the difference — with this she wins her first NWSL title
A Rose Lavelle goal made the difference — with this she wins her first NWSL title
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November 24, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Rose LaVelle is my spirit animal!
Remember @philadelphiaunion.com , that Supporters Shield makes a great charcuterie tray at Thanksgiving dinner.
#NYCFC #DOOP #MLS
#NYCFC #DOOP #MLS
November 24, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Remember @philadelphiaunion.com , that Supporters Shield makes a great charcuterie tray at Thanksgiving dinner.
#NYCFC #DOOP #MLS
#NYCFC #DOOP #MLS
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UPSET WIN FOR #NYCFC
What a goal from Maxi, what playmaking from Nico, and so many saves from Freese
Now it's time for you to rate the players:
What a goal from Maxi, what playmaking from Nico, and so many saves from Freese
Now it's time for you to rate the players:
NYCFC Player Ratings: Rate the New York City FC players
NYCFC were the better team as they upset Philadelphia Union 1-0 at Subaru Park to advance in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Now it's time for you to rate the players.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:08 AM
UPSET WIN FOR #NYCFC
What a goal from Maxi, what playmaking from Nico, and so many saves from Freese
Now it's time for you to rate the players:
What a goal from Maxi, what playmaking from Nico, and so many saves from Freese
Now it's time for you to rate the players:
Make that TWO Supporter Shield winner scalps for the Boys in Blue!!! (2021, 2025)
#NYCFC #Raquinho #DOOP @hudsonriverblue.com
#NYCFC #Raquinho #DOOP @hudsonriverblue.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Make that TWO Supporter Shield winner scalps for the Boys in Blue!!! (2021, 2025)
#NYCFC #Raquinho #DOOP @hudsonriverblue.com
#NYCFC #Raquinho #DOOP @hudsonriverblue.com
My False 9 column is back at @hudsonriverblue.com.
Pour yourself a glass of rainwater, and let's look at the War Room's Big Board for the possibilities for @mls.bsky.social Euro Calendar era in 2027.
#NYCFC #MLS
Pour yourself a glass of rainwater, and let's look at the War Room's Big Board for the possibilities for @mls.bsky.social Euro Calendar era in 2027.
#NYCFC #MLS
Dr GarberLove, Or: How MLS owners learned to stop worrying and love the Euro calendar
The False 9 column is back! Corey Clayton has a few opinions he'd like to share about the new MLS calendar, the 2027 mini-season, the end of MLS Season Pass, and more.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
My False 9 column is back at @hudsonriverblue.com.
Pour yourself a glass of rainwater, and let's look at the War Room's Big Board for the possibilities for @mls.bsky.social Euro Calendar era in 2027.
#NYCFC #MLS
Pour yourself a glass of rainwater, and let's look at the War Room's Big Board for the possibilities for @mls.bsky.social Euro Calendar era in 2027.
#NYCFC #MLS
DEVASTATING Report: Alonso Martinez OUT with ACL injury for rest of 2025!
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November 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
DEVASTATING Report: Alonso Martinez OUT with ACL injury for rest of 2025!
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Hudson River Derby SWEEP by New York City FC, holding on through 10 minutes of added KloppTime to earn a wild 3-2 win and all but kill the Red Bulls’ playoff hopes
Now you get to rate all the NYCFC players, pick a Player of the Match (tough), have at it
Now you get to rate all the NYCFC players, pick a Player of the Match (tough), have at it
NYCFC Player Ratings: Rate the New York City FC players
New York City FC defeated the Red Bulls 3-2 in a back-and-forth thriller in New Jersey, and now you can rate all the NYCFC players, the ref, and Pascal Jansen's coaching.
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September 28, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Hudson River Derby SWEEP by New York City FC, holding on through 10 minutes of added KloppTime to earn a wild 3-2 win and all but kill the Red Bulls’ playoff hopes
Now you get to rate all the NYCFC players, pick a Player of the Match (tough), have at it
Now you get to rate all the NYCFC players, pick a Player of the Match (tough), have at it
September 28, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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An unconventional Starting XI for #NYCFC got the job done at Citi Field against a scorching hot #AllForCincy
5 thoughts from @matthewmangam.bsky.social on an impressive 1-0 win in Queens against one of the East’s elite
5 thoughts from @matthewmangam.bsky.social on an impressive 1-0 win in Queens against one of the East’s elite
New York City 1-0 FC Cincinnati: 5 Thoughts
Thoughts on New York City FC's second straight win, including interesting lineup decisions, opportunity missed from the spot, and the potential to make it a three-match streak next weekend.
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May 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
An unconventional Starting XI for #NYCFC got the job done at Citi Field against a scorching hot #AllForCincy
5 thoughts from @matthewmangam.bsky.social on an impressive 1-0 win in Queens against one of the East’s elite
5 thoughts from @matthewmangam.bsky.social on an impressive 1-0 win in Queens against one of the East’s elite
May 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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g+ GameFlow: MLS Regular Season Columbus Crew v New York City FC on March 22, 2025. #CLBvNYC ⚽️🤖
March 23, 2025 at 2:20 AM
g+ GameFlow: MLS Regular Season Columbus Crew v New York City FC on March 22, 2025. #CLBvNYC ⚽️🤖
Road draws are huge for #NYCFC.
In the end, averaging 2 ppg at home and 1 ppg on road gives you 51 pts at season’s end
In East 2024, that’s right on the cusp of a home playoff match — where you’d want to be w/o DPs in lineup.
In the end, averaging 2 ppg at home and 1 ppg on road gives you 51 pts at season’s end
In East 2024, that’s right on the cusp of a home playoff match — where you’d want to be w/o DPs in lineup.
March 23, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Road draws are huge for #NYCFC.
In the end, averaging 2 ppg at home and 1 ppg on road gives you 51 pts at season’s end
In East 2024, that’s right on the cusp of a home playoff match — where you’d want to be w/o DPs in lineup.
In the end, averaging 2 ppg at home and 1 ppg on road gives you 51 pts at season’s end
In East 2024, that’s right on the cusp of a home playoff match — where you’d want to be w/o DPs in lineup.
Remember, #NYCFC let two top MLS Next Pro goal scorers leave in MD Myers and Taylor Calheira over the past few years.
EITHER of them tonight may have been nice to have on bench.
EITHER of them tonight may have been nice to have on bench.
March 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Remember, #NYCFC let two top MLS Next Pro goal scorers leave in MD Myers and Taylor Calheira over the past few years.
EITHER of them tonight may have been nice to have on bench.
EITHER of them tonight may have been nice to have on bench.
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So a 0-0 draw in Columbus that #NYCFC will be happier with than #Crew96
No goals but plenty of things to talk about, like Matt Freese's strong showing (USMNT, you up?), the thinnest and youngest bench ever, and The Mounsef Bakrar Game* (*not complimentary)
5 Thoughts at the final whistle ⬇️
No goals but plenty of things to talk about, like Matt Freese's strong showing (USMNT, you up?), the thinnest and youngest bench ever, and The Mounsef Bakrar Game* (*not complimentary)
5 Thoughts at the final whistle ⬇️
New York City 0-0 Columbus: 5 Thoughts
The major takeaways from a scoreless draw in Columbus, as New York City FC leaned on its excellent goalkeeper and its youth to get a point from a match dominated by the home side.
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March 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM
March 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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At some point I expect teams to stop passing it directly to Alonso Martinez but I guess that’s not today
February 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
At some point I expect teams to stop passing it directly to Alonso Martinez but I guess that’s not today