NYCFC Says 'Business as Usual' Amidst Manchester City Scandal

New York City FC officials have stated that operations at the Major League Soccer club are continuing as normal, despite the ongoing scandal involving its sister club, Manchester City, in the Premier League. The club's Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer O'Sullivan, addressed concerns about the potential impact of over 100 charges against Manchester City for alleged financial regulation breaches.

"No concern in New York," O'Sullivan told reporters following a hard-hat tour of the new Etihad Park. "Everything here is business as usual. We’re on track with construction. We’re on track for our first game, July 17th, 2027. We’re really excited about that."

Both NYCFC and Manchester City are owned by the City Football Group. While the fallout from the charges could affect the parent organization, MLS Commissioner Don Garber indicated that the league is not investigating NYCFC's ownership. Garber clarified that MLS focuses on how owners adhere to its own rules, rather than scrutinizing their actions in other leagues.

"MLS is looking at how owners act in accordance to our rules here in Major League Soccer," Garber said. "But we’re not in the business of looking what our team owners do in other leagues and frankly, I don’t think any league would view what other owners do when they have multiple investments throughout other sports." The comments came as construction progresses on NYCFC's new home stadium, Etihad Park, with an anticipated opening in July 2027.