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Here is a look at the schedule.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2735,h_1538,x_2041,y_387/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/336/01m1d4k08gwxmhp1smmq.jpg" caption="Gotham FC | Jordan Bank/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Caitlyn Chale"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Breaking down the September 2026 schedule for NYCFC: The need for wins</title><link>https://skyscraperblues.com/breaking-down-september-2026-schedule-nycfc-need-wins?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Caitlyn Chale</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m1a4zted3q</guid><description>NYCFC will play five games in September 2026, including games against Nashville SC and the New York Red Bulls.  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Here are three things we learned.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5000,h_2812,x_0,y_378/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/336/01m0s3wjzctzb8rq6ph2.jpg" caption="Matt Freese of NYCFC | Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Caitlyn Chale"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Gotham FC earned a scoreless road draw away to Angel City FC</title><link>https://skyscraperblues.com/gotham-fc-earned-scoreless-road-draw-away-angel-city-fc?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael Cardamone</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0rhc3pqw7</guid><description>Gotham FC could not earn the three points but secured a scoreless draw with Angel City FC on the road. Plus, the unbeaten streak continues.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:35:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/336/01m0rvqjrp50969z6gkt.jpg" caption="Jordynn Dudley of Gotham FC | Griffin Hooper/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael Cardamone"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NYCFC holds on for the draw after a fun match with the New England Revolution</title><link>https://skyscraperblues.com/nycfc-holds-on-for-draw-after-fun-match-with-new-england-revolution?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Caitlyn Chale</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0r6yvfstz</guid><description>Two first-half goals between NYCFC and the New England Revolution led to the points being shared and a solid result for the Pigeons.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1362,h_766,x_767,y_676/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/336/01m0rctf5hnz9a7e1ac9.jpg" caption="Matt Freese of NYCFC | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Caitlyn Chale"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Gotham FC vs Angel City FC preview: An East Coast and West Coast battle</title><link>https://skyscraperblues.com/gotham-fc-vs-angel-city-fc-preview-east-coast-west-coast-battle?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael Cardamone</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0na20ja57</guid><description>Gotham FC will travel west to face Angel City FC in an attempt to continue their unbeaten run. Here is a preview of the game.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/336/01m0ne327nhyswdfbfqc.jpg" caption="Bruninha of Gotham FC | Icon Sportswire/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael Cardamone"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NYCFC vs New England Revolution preview: The roller coaster season continues</title><link>https://skyscraperblues.com/nycfc-vs-new-england-revolution-preview-roller-coaster-season-continues?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Caitlyn Chale</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0nm7eqas8</guid><description>After some tough losses, NYCFC now has to face a talented New England Revolution team.  Here is a preview of the game.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3896,h_2191,x_770,y_333/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/336/01m0nmpzh4v0qb9jj4kv.jpg" caption="Keaton Parks of NYCFC | Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Caitlyn Chale"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>How to watch Gotham FC take on Angel City FC in attempt to extend winning streak</title><link>https://skyscraperblues.com/how-to-watch-gotham-fc-take-on-angel-city-fc-attempt-extend-winning-streak?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Caitlyn Chale</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m0fh29mw61</guid><description>Here is how to watch, the time, and more of the match between Gotham FC and Angel City FC when the teams meet this weekend.</description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2844,h_1599,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/336/01m0kxe0j4xbg7880t1s.jpg" caption="Emily Sonnett of Gotham FC | Icon Sportswire/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Caitlyn Chale"></flatplan:author></item></channel></rss>