ICYMI | Boys in Blue Back in Action

May 23, 20191:08PM EDT

New York City FC is back from a week long break, yes it feels like much longer but not to worry, our boys are back in action this weekend as they face off against the Chicago Fire for the second time this season.

Here's the best content from this week to get you match ready for Saturday...

And We're Back...

We are back to work, the Boys in Blue are headed to the Windy City to try to secure their fourth straight road win. The last time these two teams met back in April, NYCFC topped the Fire 1-0. The City boys are preparing to bring home another dub and not settle for less... Check out some images from this weeks training!

Bye-bye to the bye week... 👋

📸 | The Boys in Blue hit the training ground running today to prepare for this weekend's trip to the Windy City 💨 #NYCFC

PHOTOS ➡️ https://t.co/DHucv5FlZF pic.twitter.com/4h1FjVcfyU
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 21, 2019

Héber has been on a roll in City blue, the striker's arrival and a shift in formation has brought us back to our winning ways. I mean look at that back-heel... Bravo Héber!

📽️ | @Heber__Araujo brought the back-heel out today...

INSIDE TRAINING 👉 https://t.co/uDaZWElGCV #NYCFC @nyphospital pic.twitter.com/AA6mJnnM2N
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 21, 2019

Dome and his squad is back in action, listen to what the coach has to say about this upcoming match up!

💬 | @DomeTorrent on the impact of @Heber__Araujo in his short time at #NYCFC 📶 #ForTheCity

WATCH ➡️ https://t.co/AvmbNptpC6 pic.twitter.com/xj8Y9kCvP6
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 24, 2019

See what's On the Line for the Road Blues this Memorial Day weekend!

🎙️ | It's back to Bridgeview for the Boys in Blue on Saturday #NYCFC

Here's what's On The Line 🆚 @ChicagoFire 👇 #ForTheCity pic.twitter.com/82E7pWRe3h
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 24, 2019

To prepare you for Saturday, here are the four Keys to the Match...

Road Blues go again in the Chi... 🛣 #ForTheCity

Keys to the Match, presented by @TriStateFord 🔑

READ 📝: https://t.co/0uahSHclTa pic.twitter.com/bsfexZ4zpA
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 24, 2019

A full healthy squad? We're ready to go Chicago!

🏥 | Clean bill of health for Chicago showdown...

Injury Report: #cf97 🆚 #NYCFC, presented by @nyphospital.

READ ➡️ https://t.co/1eUbDEkucQ pic.twitter.com/3hzpUfAtXE
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 24, 2019

Don't forget to enter to win a Parley jersey, the giveaway closes tonight!

For the Oceans, #ForTheCity 🌊

Win an #NYCFC x @parleyforoceans @adidas jersey 👕

ENTER ➡️ https://t.co/vHg1Tc9ews pic.twitter.com/g7yGbmzo55
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 17, 2019

Need some pre-match jams? Alex Callens has got you covered!

🎧 | @Alexcallens06 bringing the off-weekend vibes... #NYCFC

💿 PLAYER PLAYLIST ➡️ https://t.co/cPMyFXQrCT pic.twitter.com/s3pzAF0GeK
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 18, 2019

NYCFC Cares

The CITC Youth Leadership Council walked in the Hope & Heroes Walk this weekend to show their support and raise awareness for their life-saving work on childhood cancer and blood disorders. Check out the photos, #ForTheCity!

📸 | Raising awareness for Hope & Heroes and their life-saving work on childhood cancer on this beautiful Sunday #HnHWalk19 #ForTheCity

PHOTOS ➡️ https://t.co/uL16gpSGkH pic.twitter.com/iOjelR2yJx
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 19, 2019

NYCFC partnered with Xylem to bring awareness to the importance of water... Ben Sweat, Anton Tinnerholm, Sebastien Ibeagha, Jesus Medina, and Ismael Tajouri-Shradi tell their stories.

💧 | @22BenSweat highlights the water challenges faced in his home state in the first of the @XylemInc "Closer to Home" series #NYCFC

LEARN MORE ➡️ https://t.co/Ypa1COXHUO pic.twitter.com/yWKlQ3bHyM
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 20, 2019

💧 | @AntonTinnerholm highlights the water challenges faced in Sweden for the @XylemInc "Closer to Home" series #NYCFC

LEARN MORE ➡️ https://t.co/Ypa1CPfiMm pic.twitter.com/wjFKskBd6X
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 21, 2019

💧 | @_sebibeagha_ speaks on the water challenges faced in Nigeria for @XylemInc's "Closer to Home" series #NYCFC

LEARN MORE ➡️ https://t.co/Ypa1CPfiMm pic.twitter.com/b7gCHUAXjL
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 22, 2019

💧 | @JesusMediina8 speaks about the water challenges faced in Paraguay for @XylemInc's "Closer to Home" series #NYCFC

LEARN MORE ➡️ https://t.co/Ypa1CPfiMm pic.twitter.com/vo0fzbdpi1
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 23, 2019

💧 | @isitj29 touches on the water challenges faced in Switzerland for @XylemInc's "Closer to Home" series #NYCFC

LEARN MORE ➡️ https://t.co/Ypa1COXHUO pic.twitter.com/WEPnJNDemA
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 24, 2019

News Updates

NYCFC's Academy teams are in San Diego to compete in the Nexen Manchester City Cup tournament, check out the details and how you can stay up to date with the action...

#NYCFC Academy is headed to San Diego for some fun in the sun as they compete in the Nexen Man City Cup tournament #ForTheCity 🔆

READ ➡ https://t.co/Y71V3ePH1J pic.twitter.com/V2xk0fdct6
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 21, 2019

Look how happy they look to be on the beach, soccer and sun... doesn't get any better than that!

📋 | Today's #NYCFC Academy 🏆 #ManCityCup Schedule - May 23 (Times PST) 👇

10:15AM U13 vs Total Futbol Academy
11:30AM U14 vs OC Surf
12:45PM U12 vs FC Golden State
3:15PM U13 vs Murrieta Surf
3:15PM U14 vs LA Galaxy
5:45PM U12 vs Murrieta Surf

Surf's up ⚽️🤙 #ForTheCity pic.twitter.com/0gLoQi5Chq
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 23, 2019

Check out how day 1 of the tournament went for the boys!

🎥 | #NYCFC Academy showed out on Day 1 at #ManCityCup in San Diego 🗽⚽️🌊 pic.twitter.com/rwWYKSCDEd
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 24, 2019

Have you heard? Héber's on Reddit answering your questions on May 29, don't miss out on asking our striker anything you want!

🚨🤙 @Heber__Araujo AMA 🤙🚨

Get your questions in by Wednesday 5/29 @reddit 👇 #NYCFC https://t.co/ukFGeZjotn
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 23, 2019

New partnerships to be announced... have you heard?

#NYCFC Partners with Leading Tequila Brand, @ElJimador

READ ➡️ https://t.co/BgupAaI4Oi pic.twitter.com/itUzkeOB8x
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 21, 2019

#NYCFC partners with @smiledirectclub to instill confidence through soccer 😄⚽️

READ ➡️ https://t.co/hVEH9QWqYw pic.twitter.com/9dSYxl6Jvy
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 22, 2019

It's that time again, call ups are rolling in!

🇺🇸 | @keaton_parks called in to #USMNT Summer Training Camp Roster in addition to @SeanJohnGK on the Provisional @GoldCup Roster 🗽 #NYCFC https://t.co/Qfzsrjo4bd
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 22, 2019

The All-Star voting is open to the public, read all about how you can vote for the City boys!

🗳️ | Fan Voting Launches for 2019 #MLSAllStar Fan XI presented by Target

DETAILS ➡️ https://t.co/JnTKgwTJy6 #NYCFC pic.twitter.com/unTIMPLko3
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 23, 2019

Reasons to Smile Today

Check out these goofballs enjoying the summer weather that has finally reached the North East!

When it finally feels like spring in New York and you don't know how to act ☀️🤣 #NYCFC pic.twitter.com/7BbvjK4T8a
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 21, 2019

When you're in New York city, anything can happen... Would you recognize Alexandru Mitriță if he rode past you on a bicycle?

🇷🇴🗽🚲 #ForTheCity https://t.co/kKjreEADm5
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 21, 2019

Il Maestro turned 40 this week, make sure to wish Andrea Pirlo a belated happy birthday!

Happy 40th Birthday to Il Maestro, @Pirlo_official 🎉 #NYCFC pic.twitter.com/EawPUFnPKJ
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 19, 2019

Smile because Luis Barraza is one degree hotter, congrats on getting your degree from Marquette!

Big congrats to the graduate 👏🎓 #NYCFC https://t.co/CStSlQR6BS
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 20, 2019

Are you a City Member? Enter to win a signed poster of Alex Callens from his birthday bash... May the fourth be with you!

This week on City Member Sweeps... #ForTheCity

Win a signed @Alexcallens06 #StarWars poster ✨

ENTER ➡️ https://t.co/IWO5DRIseE pic.twitter.com/zgFwwG9UTt
— NYCFC Fan Services (@NYCFCHelp) May 22, 2019

Work hard, play hard - wise words to live by...

🚨 Important content on @tatycaste11anos’s Insta Story 🚨 pic.twitter.com/UfuLe5PgQ0
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 18, 2019

We hope your week has been half as good as this guys!

Boa semana com muita alegria 🙏🏾 😘 pic.twitter.com/HIrHPB2C3N
— Heber dos Santos (@Heber__Araujo) May 20, 2019

Last, but not least - Smile because City football is back this weekend!! Don't forget to tune in wherever you are to watch your Boys in Blue.

🙌 #NYCFC 📺 @MLS pic.twitter.com/m7KjC61RQo
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) May 22, 2019

Next stop... Chicago! Stay tuned for more updates, and don't forget to buy your tickets to celebrate Pride Night with us in the BX on June 6, #ForTheCity!