The Third Rail is an independent supporters group for New York City FC of Major League Soccer.

The group began as a loose online association of supporters before organizing its first public meeting in February 2014.

[3] It soon began organizing regular meetings, pub crawls and other events including viewing parties for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

[6] It features a raised Art Deco fist holding three lightning bolts, and uses the same typeface and color scheme as New York City FC's logo.

When the logo was introduced, New York City FC announced that the MLS club was "powered by the Third Rail".