New Chants Are Here!

OUR OLD FAITHFULS

City Said I

New York, Oh New York, Oh City said I
I’ll stand here in the bleachers, until the day I die
Take me to the Bronx, that’s where I want to be
Because I follow New York, New York City!

A Call to Arms

When you were born, you made my life so wonderful
I can’t say no, oh the feeling was magical
You inked your name on to my heart right from the start
A call to arms, stand together and fight as one

Doh Doh Doh Doh Doh Doh
Doh Doh Doh Doh Doh Doh Doh Doh
Doh Doh Doh Doh
Doh
Doh Doh Doh
Doh Doh Doh 

Hey Baby (I Wanna Know)

Heyy, Hey Baby HOO HAA
I wanna know oh oh oh ohoh  
If you’re NYC  
Dada Da Dada Da Dada DAAA

We’re Blue, We’re White

We’re Blue! We’re White!
We’re freaking dynamite!
NYC!!  NYC!!!

We’re Blue! We’re White!
We’re freaking dynamite!
NYC!!  NYC!!!

We Are NYCFC

NYC! NYC!
We are NYCFC!
From the Bronx all the way down to the Battery
We are NYCFC!

Win or Lose

Win or lose
We will always follow you
Let it rain, let it pour
We will sing forevermore
Our opponents know
We will fight them toe to toe
Forever blue and white
We will win this game tonight!

NYC Olé Olé Olé
NYC Olé 
NYC Olé Olé 

I Want to Diskerud All Night

I wanna Diskerud all night
And party everyday!
I wanna Diskerud all night
And party everyday!

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NEW CHANTS

Here are the latest songs and chants created by supporters since we kicked off. From Charleston to Orlando to the Bronx, these were some of our favorites. Shout out to all the New York City FC groups who helped get this list together, especially Brown Bag Social Club, Bronx Football Social Club, our friends at NYCFCForums, Hearts of Oak, and the Blue Ladies. Cheers everyone and enjoy!

New York had a dream 
To start a football team
We had no Lamps, no kits, not even a ball
We're five boroughs strong
Our New York was born
In 2015
We'll follow you on
Doo ­ doo ­ doo
Doo ­ doo ­ doo
Doo ­ doo ­ doo

Na na na nanananaaaaa
Na na na naaaaaaaaaa
New York!
Na na na nanananaaaaa
Na na na naaaaaaaaaa
New York!

lla! Illa! Illa!
Villa Maravilla!!

Illa! Illa! Illa!
Villa Maravilla!!

What's up Staten? And Manhattan?
What's up Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens?
This is New York City Football 
Dominating other teams!

Vamos mi celestes,
Vamos ser campeon!
Lo­lololo
lolo­lololo
Yo soy New Yorkino,
Red Bull son cabron,
Lo­lololo
Lolo­lololo

Ohhh, Brovsky's freaking magic,
He wears a magic 'stache!
And when he saw the CITY
He said I fancy that!
He didn't sign for Jersey, or Cosmos 'cause they're shite!
He signed for NEW YORK CITY ‘cause we're freaking DYNAMITE!

Here's to you, NYCFC
New York loves you more than you will know!
Whoooaaaa oohhhh ohhhhh!!

Andele!
Andele!
David!
Villa!
Villa!
UH OOOOOHHHHHH!
He's scoring tonight!

Come on, Khiry
Oh, please score one for me
At this moment, you mean everything
With you at the door
Oh, we’re certain to score 
And at this moment, that means everything

No one likes us, no one likes us
No one likes us, we don’t care
We are New York
New York City
We are N-Y-C-F-C

New York til I die!
I’m New York til I die!
I know I am, I’m sure I am
I’m New York til I die!!

He's David Villa! He drinks sangria! 
Came from España, to bring us joy!!
He's 5 foot 7, of football heaven!
Please don't take my Villa away!!

Oh Jeb Brovsky, Oh Jeb Brovsky
Oh Jeb Brovsky number 5
Screw your Kaka, Screw your Gerrard
He will eat those guys alive

Are you NYC? Then sing along with me!
Do you hate Red Bull, New England, and DC?
Do you want to win the cup? Then sing along with us! 
Are you N-Y-C?!

Oh when New York! Goes marching in!
Oh when New York goes marching in!!
I want to be in that number!
Oh when New York goes marching in!!

Oleee! Olé Olé Olé!
New York! New York!!
Oleee! Olé Olé Olé!
New York! New York!!

I love New York City!
Ohhh yeah, New York City!
I love New York City!
Ohhh yeah, New York City!

I am this City
This City is me
So come on you boys
Give us something to see
Five Boroughs One City
We are proudly
NY­C­F­C

Welcome to New York!
*clap clap clap*
It’s been waiting for you!
Welcome to New York!
Welcome to New York

Vamo Vamo Vamo Vamo Vamo Vamo Vamo Vamo Vamo Los Celestes
Vamo Vamo Vamo
Vamo Vamo Vamo a ganar!!

The Power Of Kreis Compels You!!
The Power Of Kreis Compels You!!
The Power Of Kreis Compels You!!

Come on New York score a goal
It’s really freaking simple!!
Put the ball into the net
And we’ll go freaking mental!!

Da dada da dadada
Daa dada da daaa da
Da da da da dada da
Da dada dada daaa da

He scores when he wants!
He scores when he wannnnts!!
He’s David Villa!
He scores when he wants!!!

He scores when he wants!
He scores when he wannnnts!!
He’s David Villa!
He scores when he wants!!!

Po-ku, Po-ku Po-ku,
Po-ku Po-ku, Po-ku Kwa-dwo Po-ku
Khi-ry, Khi-ri Khi-ri,
Khi-ri Khi-ri, Khi-ri Khi-ri Shel-ton
Po-ku, Po-ku Po-ku,
Po-ku Po-ku, Po-ku Kwa-dwo Po-ku
Khi-ry, Khi-ri Khi-ri,
Khi-ri Khi-ri, Khi-ri Khi-ri Shel-ton

Villa Villa Villa, can't you see?
Sometimes your goals just hypnotize me!
And I just love your flashy ways
I guess that's why they broke, and you're so payed!

Dada dada dada da daaaaa
Dada dada dada daa
Dada dada dada da daaaaa
Dada dada dada daa
Dada da daaaaaaaaaaaaa da
Dada da daaaaaaaaaaaaa da
Dada da daaaaaaaaaaaaa da
Da Da Da Da Da Da Da
BALLOUCHY!!!

Who The Funk are Sporting KC?

On Saturday March 28th 2015, NYCFC will play it's fourth match of the year, and second home game of 2015 against Sporting KC.  When most people think of Kansas City, they probably look back to the magical run by the Royals last fall.  For those who may not know much about Sporting KC, here is a quick 101.

Who are They?

This is Sporting KC’s 20th season after being introduced as one of the 10 charter MLS members.  They were initially known as the Kansas City Wiz, and then eventually the Kansas City Wizards.  In 2011, the team re-branded itself to Sporting KC, adopting a European-style name.  Since their inception, Sporting KC have won two MLS cups.

Players to Watch

Forward Dom Dwyer - Dwyer had a breakout year in 2014 accumulating 22 goals – second most in the league.  He was also named to the MLS All-Star team in 2014, the first of his career.

Midfielder Graham Zusi - Zusi is best known from the U.S. Men’s National Team where he played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.  He was involved in two notable plays; the corner kick assist against Ghana leading to the game winning goal, and the assist to Clint Dempsey against Portugal which ended in a draw.  Zusi was also the MLS breakout player of the year in 2011 and is a 3x MLS All-Star.

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Defender Matt Besler – Captain for Sporting KC and also played on the 2014 FIFA World Cup Men’s National Team.  He started in the three World Cup matches against Ghana, Portugal, and Germany.  Besler is also a 3x MLS All-Star.

This will be a great match-up for the second home game of NYCFC.  Be sure to get your ticket if you haven’t yet, and keep up with The Third Rail on Twitter @ThirdRailSC.

See you Saturday!

Posted by Andrew Singh

Andrew Singh is a Contributor and member of the Third Rail. Born and raised in New York, Andrew has a passion for many things such as music, traveling, and of course sports. He's recently become obsessed with fútbol, and enjoys chatting about NYCFC, and La Liga. Contact him via twitter @Singh_A87 if you want to get in touch and talk about The Third Rail, fútbol, or anything intellectually stimulating.

Cheers! 

[ROAD TRIP] Join us in Philly

On April 11th, the Third Rail make their first supporters bus trip in the MLS. We want you there!

Our Board has organized a bus to take us from New York to Philadelphia for the game on Saturday of that week.

For pricing of tickets and the bus, check out our eventbrite page or register immediately below.

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NYCFC v Sporting KC - This Saturday

After a pretty dull game at the weekend, New York City FC is looking forward to their second home game at Yankee Stadium - this time against Sporting KC.

As the game falls on a Saturday, it's a great time to hang out with the TR members before and after the game at Billy's in the Bronx.

Kickoff is at 7pm EST but many will be at the bar beforehand from 4pm onwards.  Also, we will have a merchandise table at Bill's where you can pick up 2014 membership materials and look at our available 2015 merchandise.

If you have yet to get a ticket, make sure to do so today.

See you on Saturday!

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Posted by Ross Cranwell 

Ross Cranwell is the Director of Marketing at the Third Rail. An Irish native, Ross is crazy about football, plays pickup in Manhattan, and loves NYCFC and Serie A. Contact him via twitter @rosscranwell if you want to get in touch for a kick around or to talk Third Rail and football (sorry, soccer ;))

Viewing Party: Colorado Rapids v NYCFC

After an incredible opening game at Yankee Stadium, we turn our attention to the 3rd game of the season.

Join us in Nevada Smith's this Saturday to watch New York City FC take on the Colorado Rapids.

Kickoff is at 4pm EST, but make sure to get there early as we expect a big turnout.

Posted by Ross Cranwell 

Ross Cranwell is the Director of Marketing. An Irish native, Ross has been living in New York for over a year now and works in marketing for a tech company in midtown. Ross is crazy about football, plays pickup in Manhattan, and loves NYCFC and Serie A. Contact him via twitter@rosscranwell or thirdrailmktg@gmail.com if you want to get in touch for a kick around or to talk Third Rail and football (sorry, soccer ;))

Membership Update

Hi all,

We would like to thank all of our new 2015 Members and Charter Member renewals!

The response has been overwhelming. We are working to get membership email confirmations out.  We would like to apologize for the delay as we are transitioning a new Director of Membership. If you have a purchase confirmation from U90, rest assured we have it and the club has it and we will get in touch with you within the next two weeks.

Thank you, 

Third Rail Board

Best Moments from NYCFC's Win Over NE Revolution

Posted by Ross Cranwell 

Ross Cranwell is the Director of Marketing. An Irish native, Ross has been living in New York for over a year now and works in marketing for a tech company. Ross is crazy about football, plays pickup in Manhattan, and loves NYCFC and Serie A. Contact him via twitter @rosscranwell or thirdrailmktg@gmail.com if you want to get in touch for a kick around or to talk Third Rail and football (sorry, soccer ;))

New York City FC's Historic Home Opener

This Sunday will see NYCFC's first ever home game. 

At 5pm, New York City FC will kick off against the New England Revolution, and with the Third Rail Supporters Section near capacity, we are planning to make our presence felt as the players make their way out onto the field.

More details will follow about game day, but we will be meeting at Billy's bar by the stadium from 1:00pm onwards. Come join us for a drink before the big match and the march to the stadium.

P.S. If you don't have tickets yet, there's still time!   Click here for details.

Posted by Ross Cranwell 

Ross Cranwell is the Director of Marketing. An Irish native, Ross has been living in New York for over a year now and works in marketing for a tech company in midtown. Ross is crazy about football, plays pickup in Manhattan, and loves NYCFC and Serie A. Contact him via twitter@rosscranwell or thirdrailmktg@gmail.com if you want to get in touch for a kick around or to talk Third Rail and football (sorry, soccer ;))

Photos from NYCFC at Orlando SC

With large groups of members in both Orlando and New York, we put together a few of the snaps from the two locations. 

IN ORLANDO

NEVADA SMITHS - NYC

© Patrick Shields 2015 Mix76 First NYCFC Goal 3:8:2015 Historic first New York City Football Club first goal. Mix Diskerud (Mix76) vs. Orlando City, March 8, 2015. Video from Nevada Smith's with supporters from The Third Rail.

If you have more photos to share, please email them to thirdrailmktg@gmail.com

Match Report: NYCFC 1 - 1 Orlando

Orlando, Florida. Right before the kickoff, you could feel the tension in the air.

This was NYCFC’s first game of the season. There hasn’t been this much excitement for a soccer team in New York City in a very long time and we were all anxious to see what our team would do. Two expansion teams squared off in their season opener to showcase their talents.

Orlando City started off strong. A free kick from Kaka was headed by Hines in the opening of the game that sailed wide left. At the 15th minute we all held our breath as NYCFC goalkeeper Josh Saunders was shaken up pretty badly on a goal saving dive. The sound of his head to the pole caused many to cringe as blood dripped. HEART. PASSION. GLORY. Saunders could not let his team down. He refused. He demanded to stay in the game and made several saves throughout the match that were “Player of the Match” worthy.

Orlando continued their assault as our defense held firm. The first half came to an end and the game was scoreless.

Once the second half was underway Orlando were again on the attack. Our offense was not on form and we weren’t getting the looks that we wanted. Frustration began to show on the player’s faces.

However, in a key substitution, Mehdi Ballouchy for Shelton, the NYCFC offense was given life. In the 68th minute, on a counter attack, NYCFC had its best opportunity of the game with a low cross shot from Shelton that edged the outer left post. A couple of minutes later a wide-open Adam Nemec sailed one high above into the stands. NYCFC had woken up!

Then came the play of the game- David Villa to Diskerud Mix. Mix gathered up and with a right foot shot was able to bend it right around the goalkeeper into lower right back of the net. GOLAZO!

The faithful of the Third Rail rattled the Orlando City fans in what seemed like the game clinching goal by Diskerud Mix! At Nevada’s Smith high fives and cheers sprang out as fans from different backgrounds were united to witness this historic moment. The first goal to NYCFC’s regular season and history was nothing short of spectacular.  A red card was handed out to Orlando’s Aurelian Collin in the 84th minute which left OCSC with just 10 men. The game was winding down and a NYCFC victory was in our grasp.

However in the dying minutes a free kick from Kaka deflected off of the wall and into the net. The game was now even at 1-1 in the 90th minute. Although there were 4 minutes of extra given, it was still not enough as the referee blew the final whistle.

Our men in blue fought hard in a tough environment and many positives came about this test! There’s nothing but progress from here on out! We are with you NYCFC. Forever Blue and White!

- Article written by Jor Arcila