
Monmouth Women’s Soccer Opens Season with 1-0 Win Over Manhattan
The Hawks defeated Manhattan 1-0 in their season opener, showcasing strong offensive and defensive performances.
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The Hawks defeated Manhattan 1-0 in their season opener, showcasing strong offensive and defensive performances.

Wally Backman, a 66‑year‑old former New York Mets star, has been appointed manager of the Staten Island FerryHawks, an independent Atlantic League team. He emphasizes winning and hard work, has no interest in returning to the Mets, and is working with chairman John Catsimatidis to improve the fan experience. The team, which started the season 8‑40, will host an in‑season tryout on June 23 and open its first home game on June 24, hoping to spark a second‑half resurgence.

NYC Parks launches a season‑long soccer program inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring youth clinics, extended lighting hours, community tournaments and a film series across all five boroughs.

A citywide initiative provides illuminated fields in each borough for all-night pickup games, community organization, and security, celebrating the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.

A Brooklyn writer’s interview reveals how Nick Fotiu’s teenage hustle, rugged protection of teammates, and dual love of hockey and boxing paved the way for his upcoming Hall of Fame induction.

Nick Fotiu recounts sleeping outside Madison Square Garden as a teen, dreaming of Rangers glory, traveling nightly with a hatchet, protecting teammates and legends, and preparing for his induction into the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame.

A recent Marist Poll indicates that nearly four in ten New York City residents favor the Yankees over the Mets, with a majority expecting the Yankees to have a stronger season.