Matthew Mangam
@matthewmangam.bsky.social
Rutgers 26' | Head Sports Editor for The Daily Targum | Senior Writer for @hudsonriverblue.com | PxP for WRSU Sports
This was by far one of my favorite things Pascal Jansen has brought up in a press conference. Jansen revealed that he showed #NYCFC a video of Kobe Bryant explaining that he was able to stay confident when he played because he was confident in his training and preparation:
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This was by far one of my favorite things Pascal Jansen has brought up in a press conference. Jansen revealed that he showed #NYCFC a video of Kobe Bryant explaining that he was able to stay confident when he played because he was confident in his training and preparation:
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They’ll probably request an asterisk on account of having to wait 22 days between matches due to the international break
November 24, 2025 at 2:57 AM
They’ll probably request an asterisk on account of having to wait 22 days between matches due to the international break
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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 ⬇️
FINAL: #NYCFC 1, Philadelphia 0.
NYCFC were without three key players but advance to the Eastern Conference finals and will face Inter Miami.
NYCFC were without three key players but advance to the Eastern Conference finals and will face Inter Miami.
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 AM
FINAL: #NYCFC 1, Philadelphia 0.
NYCFC were without three key players but advance to the Eastern Conference finals and will face Inter Miami.
NYCFC were without three key players but advance to the Eastern Conference finals and will face Inter Miami.
Maxi Moralez gives #NYCFC the lead for his team-leading 6th-ever playoff goal. The 38-year-old loves scoring against the Union — it's his 6th-ever goal against them, too.
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Maxi Moralez gives #NYCFC the lead for his team-leading 6th-ever playoff goal. The 38-year-old loves scoring against the Union — it's his 6th-ever goal against them, too.
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Fun time being a part of opposition research with the Hudson River Blue!
Our coverage of the #GothamFC vs @washingtonspirit.com #NWSL Championship final begins with some Oppo Research
@joseumana.bsky.social tells @matthewmangam.bsky.social why this in-form Spirit are feeling confident ⬇️
@joseumana.bsky.social tells @matthewmangam.bsky.social why this in-form Spirit are feeling confident ⬇️
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Washington Spirit
An in-form Washington Spirit are feeling confident about facing Gotham FC the NWSL Championship Final — especially if Rosemonde Kouassi and Gift Monday continue to link up in attack.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Fun time being a part of opposition research with the Hudson River Blue!
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The MLS Cup Playoffs are back, and we spoke to Evan Konigsberg of @phlsoccernow.bsky.social to learn more about this in-form, fully-fit, Supporters' Shield-winning #DOOP ahead of the clash with #NYCFC
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Philadelphia Union
Confidence is high in Philadelphia as a full-strength Union look to move past a New York City hurt by missing players and advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The MLS Cup Playoffs are back, and we spoke to Evan Konigsberg of @phlsoccernow.bsky.social to learn more about this in-form, fully-fit, Supporters' Shield-winning #DOOP ahead of the clash with #NYCFC
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Our coverage of the #GothamFC vs @washingtonspirit.com #NWSL Championship final begins with some Oppo Research
@joseumana.bsky.social tells @matthewmangam.bsky.social why this in-form Spirit are feeling confident ⬇️
@joseumana.bsky.social tells @matthewmangam.bsky.social why this in-form Spirit are feeling confident ⬇️
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Washington Spirit
An in-form Washington Spirit are feeling confident about facing Gotham FC the NWSL Championship Final — especially if Rosemonde Kouassi and Gift Monday continue to link up in attack.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Our coverage of the #GothamFC vs @washingtonspirit.com #NWSL Championship final begins with some Oppo Research
@joseumana.bsky.social tells @matthewmangam.bsky.social why this in-form Spirit are feeling confident ⬇️
@joseumana.bsky.social tells @matthewmangam.bsky.social why this in-form Spirit are feeling confident ⬇️
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Blast from the Past: Is NYCFC vs Philadelphia a 2021 redux?
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
Blast from the Past: NYCFC vs Philadelphia is 2021 redux
Once again, New York City FC are missing key starters due to injuries and a suspension. But unlike 5 years ago, this Philadelphia Union squad are fully fit.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Blast from the Past: Is NYCFC vs Philadelphia a 2021 redux?
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
What a wild, wild playoff game. My 5 thoughts on #NYCFC’s 3-1 win over Charlotte FC for @hudsonriverblue.com:
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New York City 3-1 Charlotte: 5 Thoughts
Nico Ferández Mercau lives up his Designated Player status, Alonso Martínez comes through (again), and the defense smother Charlotte to win this best-of-three series. But a severe injury to Andrés Per...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM
What a wild, wild playoff game. My 5 thoughts on #NYCFC’s 3-1 win over Charlotte FC for @hudsonriverblue.com:
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We have the intel on this Charlotte squad – @matthewmangam.bsky.social spoke to @dannybrams.bsky.social of @forthecrownbaby.bsky.social for Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC 3/3:
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC
Will Idan Toklomati or Wilfried Zaha step up and score Charlotte FC's first goal in these playoffs? Or will this be another scoreless draw to be decided by the goalkeepers?
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November 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
We have the intel on this Charlotte squad – @matthewmangam.bsky.social spoke to @dannybrams.bsky.social of @forthecrownbaby.bsky.social for Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC 3/3:
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Matt Freese finishes 2nd in 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year:
The #NYCFC shotstopper led winner Dayne St. Clair among players and clubs, but lost the media vote
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the story ⬇️
The #NYCFC shotstopper led winner Dayne St. Clair among players and clubs, but lost the media vote
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the story ⬇️
Matt Freese finishes 2nd in 2025 Goalkeeper of the Year
The New York City FC shotstopper led winner Dayne St. Clair among players and clubs, but lost the media vote.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Matt Freese finishes 2nd in 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year:
The #NYCFC shotstopper led winner Dayne St. Clair among players and clubs, but lost the media vote
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the story ⬇️
The #NYCFC shotstopper led winner Dayne St. Clair among players and clubs, but lost the media vote
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the story ⬇️
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After how well NYCFC played in Game 1, this performance and loss in Game 2 was not at all how they’d wanted this to go, now forced to win on the road in Charlotte for a second time just to keep their season alive
@matthewmangam.bsky.social with more Thoughts on the Yankee Stadium loss
@matthewmangam.bsky.social with more Thoughts on the Yankee Stadium loss
New York City 0(6)-0(7) Charlotte: 4 Thoughts
New York City FC dropped Game 2 at home on penalties and now has to beat Charlotte on the road for a second time this series to keep their season alive.
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November 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM
After how well NYCFC played in Game 1, this performance and loss in Game 2 was not at all how they’d wanted this to go, now forced to win on the road in Charlotte for a second time just to keep their season alive
@matthewmangam.bsky.social with more Thoughts on the Yankee Stadium loss
@matthewmangam.bsky.social with more Thoughts on the Yankee Stadium loss
Playoff soccer is back in the Bronx as #NYCFC faces Charlotte. A win today would see NYCFC advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, while a loss would force Game 3 back in Charlotte.
November 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Playoff soccer is back in the Bronx as #NYCFC faces Charlotte. A win today would see NYCFC advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, while a loss would force Game 3 back in Charlotte.
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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC
@matthewmangam.bsky.social talks to Jorge Gonzales of Topbin90 to learn more about a Charlotte that have their backs against the wall, but that will have Zaha back in the lineup
More here ⬇️
@matthewmangam.bsky.social talks to Jorge Gonzales of Topbin90 to learn more about a Charlotte that have their backs against the wall, but that will have Zaha back in the lineup
More here ⬇️
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC need Wilfried Zaha to step up if they're to take this Best-of-3 series back to North Carolina. Is the 32-year-old up to the moment?
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October 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC
@matthewmangam.bsky.social talks to Jorge Gonzales of Topbin90 to learn more about a Charlotte that have their backs against the wall, but that will have Zaha back in the lineup
More here ⬇️
@matthewmangam.bsky.social talks to Jorge Gonzales of Topbin90 to learn more about a Charlotte that have their backs against the wall, but that will have Zaha back in the lineup
More here ⬇️
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Big new exclusive Matt Freese interview by @matthewmangam.bsky.social is here
On choosing Harvard over a chance to go pro at Manchester United, learning from Andre Blake, extending his contract with NYCFC, much more ⤵️
On choosing Harvard over a chance to go pro at Manchester United, learning from Andre Blake, extending his contract with NYCFC, much more ⤵️
Matt Freese: 'I don't like being average'
In this exclusive interview New York City FC shotstopper Matt Freese tells us about choosing Harvard over Manchester United, his enduring friendship with Andre Blake, and why he signed a contract thro...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Big new exclusive Matt Freese interview by @matthewmangam.bsky.social is here
On choosing Harvard over a chance to go pro at Manchester United, learning from Andre Blake, extending his contract with NYCFC, much more ⤵️
On choosing Harvard over a chance to go pro at Manchester United, learning from Andre Blake, extending his contract with NYCFC, much more ⤵️
Availability report for tomorrow’s playoff game between #NYCFC and Charlotte.
For Charlotte: Pep Biel is out, Wilfried Zaha is suspended, and left-back Harry Toffolo is questionable - he only played 63 minutes on Decision Day.
For NYCFC: No significant names/changes.
For Charlotte: Pep Biel is out, Wilfried Zaha is suspended, and left-back Harry Toffolo is questionable - he only played 63 minutes on Decision Day.
For NYCFC: No significant names/changes.
October 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Availability report for tomorrow’s playoff game between #NYCFC and Charlotte.
For Charlotte: Pep Biel is out, Wilfried Zaha is suspended, and left-back Harry Toffolo is questionable - he only played 63 minutes on Decision Day.
For NYCFC: No significant names/changes.
For Charlotte: Pep Biel is out, Wilfried Zaha is suspended, and left-back Harry Toffolo is questionable - he only played 63 minutes on Decision Day.
For NYCFC: No significant names/changes.
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#NYCFC return to the #MLSCupPlayoffs tomorrow when they face Charlotte FC in Round One
Daniel Bramlette of @forthecrownbaby.bsky.social talked to @matthewmangam.bsky.social about a team that will be without Zaha and Biel, but that still have Kahlina in the net ⬇️
Daniel Bramlette of @forthecrownbaby.bsky.social talked to @matthewmangam.bsky.social about a team that will be without Zaha and Biel, but that still have Kahlina in the net ⬇️
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC open the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs after a convincing 2-0 win over league-best Philadelphia Union — and a troubling 4-1 loss to lowly CF Montréal. With Wilfried Zaha suspended, will the under...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
#NYCFC return to the #MLSCupPlayoffs tomorrow when they face Charlotte FC in Round One
Daniel Bramlette of @forthecrownbaby.bsky.social talked to @matthewmangam.bsky.social about a team that will be without Zaha and Biel, but that still have Kahlina in the net ⬇️
Daniel Bramlette of @forthecrownbaby.bsky.social talked to @matthewmangam.bsky.social about a team that will be without Zaha and Biel, but that still have Kahlina in the net ⬇️
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Justin Haak spoke with our @matthewmangam.bsky.social from the NYCFC training ground to preview the Charlotte series
Hear from Brooklyn’s own about the challenge of facing Charlotte away, NYCFC’s confidence against the league’s top teams, + more
Hear from Brooklyn’s own about the challenge of facing Charlotte away, NYCFC’s confidence against the league’s top teams, + more
Justin Haak previews MLS Cup Playoffs: 'We have a really good chance to do something special'
The New York City FC defender looks ahead to the best-of-three series with Charlotte FC, discusses Charlotte's strength at home, and explains why he and his teammates remain confident against the top ...
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October 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Justin Haak spoke with our @matthewmangam.bsky.social from the NYCFC training ground to preview the Charlotte series
Hear from Brooklyn’s own about the challenge of facing Charlotte away, NYCFC’s confidence against the league’s top teams, + more
Hear from Brooklyn’s own about the challenge of facing Charlotte away, NYCFC’s confidence against the league’s top teams, + more
Wow, Orlando City's downfall post Leagues Cup needs to be talked about. Slid all the way down to 9th in the Eastern Conference and are down 2-0 to the Chicago Fire in the Wild Card game.
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Wow, Orlando City's downfall post Leagues Cup needs to be talked about. Slid all the way down to 9th in the Eastern Conference and are down 2-0 to the Chicago Fire in the Wild Card game.
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Want to learn more about an underachieving Seattle Sounders who are nonetheless are capable of beating any team in the league? Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Oppo Research feat @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com of @sounderatheart.com
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Seattle Sounders
A Sounders that used 45 different lineups in their 46 games played are once again battling injuries as they get ready to face New York City FC at Citi Field in Decision Day 2025.
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October 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Want to learn more about an underachieving Seattle Sounders who are nonetheless are capable of beating any team in the league? Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Oppo Research feat @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com of @sounderatheart.com
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Thanks to @hudsonriverblue.com for sharing some insights into Saturday’s opponent. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/10/oppo...
Opposition scouting report: New York City FC
We caught up with Hudson River Blue to get some insight.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Thanks to @hudsonriverblue.com for sharing some insights into Saturday’s opponent. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/10/oppo...
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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Seattle Sounders
@jeremiah.sounderatheart.com of @sounderatheart.com tells us about a Sounders that used 45 lineups in 46 games played, and are battling injuries as they get ready to face #NYCFC at Citi Field
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with more ⬇️
@jeremiah.sounderatheart.com of @sounderatheart.com tells us about a Sounders that used 45 lineups in 46 games played, and are battling injuries as they get ready to face #NYCFC at Citi Field
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with more ⬇️
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Seattle Sounders
A Sounders that used 45 different lineups in their 46 games played are once again battling injuries as they get ready to face New York City FC at Citi Field in Decision Day 2025.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Oppo Research: 5 Things about Seattle Sounders
@jeremiah.sounderatheart.com of @sounderatheart.com tells us about a Sounders that used 45 lineups in 46 games played, and are battling injuries as they get ready to face #NYCFC at Citi Field
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with more ⬇️
@jeremiah.sounderatheart.com of @sounderatheart.com tells us about a Sounders that used 45 lineups in 46 games played, and are battling injuries as they get ready to face #NYCFC at Citi Field
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with more ⬇️