Blue Balls NYCFC

By Blue Balls NYCFC

What's Blue Balls NYCFC about?

You've got Blue Balls! How lucky for you. Check in every week for rapturous pod talk on all things NYCFC. With NYC Hosts Jake Beckhard (@jakebecknation) and Trey Fillmore (@treyfillmore). "You guys are a good follow" -Brad Sims *MERCH: linktr.ee/blueballspod

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Blue Balls NYCFC episodes:

04.24.2024
Episode 9: S10E9: DC Gets Benteke-n Down A Peg
Wonder of wonders, is NYCFC good now? A 2-0 victory against DC United would seem to press the question as Nick Cushing extends his lossless streak and Santi Rodriguez and Julian Fernandez both expand their accounts. We talk both goals,...
04.17.2024
Episode 8: S10E8: The Goose Is Worth The Squeeze
INCOMING! Something different on the pod this week? Jake & Trey wake up to find they have a WIN to celebrate and deconstruct, and some actual NYCFC momentum to analyze and ballyhoo. Your boys in blue talk Agustin Ojeda's nasty...
04.10.2024
Episode 7: S10E7: Uno Point From Draw 2
Draw 2, back in the habit, and Jake and Trey are here to make it sacreligious with a savvy and incisive recap of a 1-1 draw against a threatening Atlanta at home. We talk stretched midfields, Katy Perrys, whiffs of...
04.04.2024
Episode 6: S10E6: Stone Island of Misfit Toys
Blue Ballers, this one's for you. New York City FC returns this week having stolen a point from the big pink menace in Miami, featuring a first MLS goal and first MLS start for Alonso Martinez and some more-or-less remarkable...
03.27.2024
Episode 5: S10E5: The Acosta' Living
Blue ballers, we won't lie to you — there's no lipstick available for this pig! A mighty but ultimately outmatched effort from New York City FC left us with zero points away at a highly dominant Cincinnati. Jake and Trey...
03.20.2024
Episode 4: S10E4: A Toole-Won Victory
After a gratifying 2-1 victory against visiting Toronto, your Blue Ballers are feeling Hot N' Ready to breakdown some good news, for once. Jake and Trey slice up the first victory of the season, including Santi's centrality, Bakrar's hunger and...
03.14.2024
Episode 3: S10E3: Home Woes Sapiens
Back in the saddle and twice as pissed, your boys in blue are back to recap the degradation kink demo that was New York City FC’s first ever home opener loss to the very Portland Timbers. One goal from Santi...
03.05.2024
Episode 2: S10E2: Da Rude Sands' Storm
Welcome back Blue Ballers. You're not gonna like the way we looked — I guarantee it. Our second match of the season yielded no points and no goals, continuing an abysmal streak away and resetting a sense of dread that...
02.27.2024
Episode 1: S10E1: As If We Never Said Goodbye (Derogatory)
Welcome to the end of the blue decade, Blue Ballers, and the beginning of SEASON TEN of NYCFC madness, brought to you by your own Boys in Blue. A special salute to the ballers who've been with us since the...
02.20.2024
Episode 23: S9.5E2: Coachello Shots
Shake off those blue suede shoes and get ready for action -- because it's very nearly Season Ten and Blue Balls is BACK! Jake & Trey tie a bow onto a banner preseason featuring some of the most exciting new...
01.18.2024
Episode 22: S9.5E1: Who-o-o are you? New Blues! New Blues!
Just when you thought we were out, they pull us back in again! The season is hot incoming and at long last there's some NYCFC news to report on, piece apart, celebrate, and bitch about -- so you know your...
11.08.2023
Episode 21: S9E21: Over/Under-dome
(alt. title: Madame B-Over-y & One H-Under-ed Years Of Solitude)We made it, folks. We staggered our way through this rocky season, careening from road loss to road loss, searching always for some sliver of hope. And in doing so, we...
10.18.2023
Episode 20: S9E20: Sports Talk Right Who? (With Max Reinhardsen)
Blue Ballers, we've been in better moods. We're staring down the end of an ignominious season and wondering where it all went wrong. SO we called in the experts. The Sports Expert, in fact! Max Reinhardsen joins the podcast to...
10.16.2023
Episode 19: S9E19: Capitol Punishment
A brutal return to unfortunate form has Jake and Trey in their cups unpacking what went wrong, what stayed right, and who’s to blame for a lackluster and largely toothless performance against a DC United that should have easily been...
10.05.2023
Episode 18: S9E19: Mess'd Opportunities
Your blue-balled fellas are back at it again, taking you down the green mile to playoff ignominy. Jake and Trey talk about a trying evening of soccer, from the wizardry of DP Santi Rodriguez to the unfinished business of Mounsef...
09.27.2023
Episode 17: S9E17: (Above The) Line Through Your Teeth
We're not foolin' around. After a brutal summer, NYCFC is officially above the playoff line and your Boys in Blue are here to break down exactly how it happened. Jake and Trey do another three-prong thriller covering an anodyne Hudson...
09.07.2023
Episode 16: S9E16: Maxed Out On "Max"es Out
(or: Wake me up, before Chanot Go)Blue Ballers, we know it can be painful to listen to this podcast when things are going so wrong, but your boys in blue pulled it together to sit down and recap the last...
08.25.2023
Episode 15: S9E15: The Epic of Still-Depresh
This is a temporary episode blurb while jake writes the real one, farts farts farts and such and such but MINNESOTA, WWC, CINCY, MORE
08.02.2023
Episode 14: S9E14: Chronic Roster-Baiting
The heat's broken, Blue Ballers, and so has the news: your FO has been busy after all and NYCFC is adding a slate of new talent. Will it be enough to rescue the 2023 season? Only time will tell --...
07.21.2023
Episode 13: S9E13: The Invisible Mango
Blue Ballers, something stinks! And it's not just the stench of the dead mouse Jake stepped on while going to record. No folks, it's the VIBES. They stink to high heaven and Jake and Trey are digging through the odor...
07.13.2023
Episode 12: S9E12: More like Won'tfried
Shabbat shalom, Blue Ballers! Two draws and a win to recap is still significantly better than could have been anticipated -- and yet, we're far from out of the Mad Forest of Midseason. Jake and Trey break it all down...
06.30.2023
Episode 11: S9E11: Naught Stove
It’s more or less the same in Blue Balls land as Jake and Trey recap — what else — another streak of draws. We talk Freese’s pieces, unlikely CB successes, and the various b teams we squeezed points from this...
06.16.2023
Episode 10: S9E10: It Rhymes With "Shmushing Shmout"
Folks, we won't lie to you. It's a rough week. Okay show though. Trey and Jake kill some time so that you can kill some time with us and dream of better days on the horizon. We talk what to...
06.08.2023
Episode 9: S9E9: The Toxic Air-ing of Grievances
Jake & Trey barrel through the smog to give YOU a non-hazardous level of Blue Balls this morning. And what's on the docket? Frustrating scorelines! Testy supporters section exchanges! Mystery slurs! Knee surgeries! Major deals in the league, and the...
05.12.2023
Episode 8: S9E8: (Losing) On The Road Again
Blue Boys got you covered this week to break down three straight NYCFC road losses -- including an early-stage crash out of the Open Cup, and some groan-worthy losses to both Toronto and Charlotte. It's not a good week, blue...
04.26.2023
Episode 7: S9E7: The San-Chy Clause
Your boys in blue break down a massive win at home against FC Dallas and the rise of the Santi Rodriguez False Nine in what feels like a paradigm-shifting mid-season match. Jake and Trey take to the booth to break...
04.19.2023
Episode 6: S9E6: Five Butthole Stadium (feat. Dan Avidan!)
Your boys in blue have a treat for you this week — Jake and Trey are joined by the illustrious DAN AVIDAN (Game Grumps, Ninja Sex Party) who flexes his bonafides as an OG fan of NYNJ soccer and a...
04.13.2023
Episode 5: S9E5: Tangled Up In Blue
A 1-1 draw has our boys feeling more chafed than chuffed, reflecting on a point at home against Atlanta that by all rights should have been a cakewalk. Jake and Trey break down the morale morass that might have kept...
04.06.2023
Episode 4: S9E4: Perchance Perchance Revolution
Hey blue ballers Jake didn't get around to writing a blurb on this one so I'll blah blah blee blah my way through it hmm let's see we talk Houston, New England, ThiaGone, NWSL, NYCFC II, Atlanta, GOLF for some...
03.23.2023
Episode 3: S9E3: Parks Can Wreck Department
Gorgeous work from the Pigeons this week has your boys in blue BUZZING after the 3-2 victory at home over DC United. Jake & Trey tackle absolute darts from Keaton Parks, Santi Rodriguez' true homecoming, and the eternal agony of...
03.14.2023
Episode 2: S9E2: Oy McVey; or, Meet The Press
Ya blue boys is at it again, and this time in PERSON as Jake returns to the Major Metropolitan Area to break down a three point win at NYCFC's glorious home opener. A raucous crowd saw our boys put in...
03.03.2023
Episode 1: S9E1: Bullying The Width-less
It's season nine, bitches!! Your Blue Balls Boys are Back in Action for the ninth season of the perennial blue bruisers at the New York City Football Club. And what a season we have lined up -- full of twists,...
02.20.2023
Episode 27: S8.5E3: Under? I hardly Over!
Can you feel it, Mr. Krabs? We're days away from the kickoff of NYCFC's historic inaugural ninth season and your boys in blue are BUZZING. Jake and Trey chat the latest in NYCFC news - new jerseys, new rumors, new...
01.27.2023
Episode 26: S8.5E2: Nice to Mitja
The preseason is in full swing as Jake & Trey follow up their mournful departures ep with a cracking roundup of acquisitions, rumored or not. Your boys in blue go back to front, discussing the perks and pitfalls of all...
01.20.2023
Episode 25: S8.5E1: Neon GeNYCsis FCgelion: Rebuild
Welcome back Blue Ballers old and new -- for your patience, in this half season, we're giving you an extra half to our episode this week! Trey and Jake spend ninety big ass minutes running down NYCFC's remarkable 8th season...
11.17.2022
Episode 24: S8E24: Where There's A Willets, There's A Wayets
Y'all know what we're here to talk about. Jake & Trey dig into a meal nine years in the slow cooker. NYCFC has announced a stadium and we're gettin' into it, baybee. Plus: roster talk and a little World Cup...
10.26.2022
Episode 23: S8E23: Get Rekt, Quebec
or: Return of the Haak // Three more goals and ninety more tooth-and-nail minutes are sending NYCFC once again to the conference finals and your boys are FEELIN IT. Jake and Trey convene LIVE to break down the messy frenetic...
10.19.2022
Episode 22: S8E22: Neville say Neville Again
NYCFC is here, baby, and the playoff teams are quaking. A decisive 3-0 victory from your Boys and Blue has our hearts all aflutter and Jake and Trey are here to nervously talk just how far NYCFC can go. We...
10.14.2022
Episode 21: S8E21: Shoulder, The Burden
The stage is set, the stadium is in the boroughs, and the boys are ready for glory -- the NYCFC postseason is upon us and Jake & Trey are ready to talk turkey. We break down the 2-1 declarative victory...
10.06.2022
Episode 20: S8E20: Like A Surgeon (Cut In Cross Keeper First Time)
Jake & Trey are back in the hot seat after a week away, and the Boys in Blue are back in the pocket after a long hard try month. Will it be enough to keep them competitive in postseason? Perhaps!...
09.22.2022
Episode 19: S8E19: Callapalooza
Jake & Trey are back on the mic, and for the first time in a month and a half, EAGER TO TALK ABOUT NYCFC as we review the stunning and potentially season-saving victory over Red Bulls New Jersey. Good feelings...
09.15.2022
Episode 18: S8E18: Champagne Supernova In The Bronx
Bright and early, Jake and Trey are riding the surge of adrenaline pouring out of Yankee Stadium this morning to bring you the first happy Blue Balls in many moons. The boys get right down to it, talking atmosphere, accolades,...
09.05.2022
Episode 17: S8E17: Stop Posting, Touch Turf
Well we dragged this one up from the deep just before the clock tolled midnight after a grueling 0-3 loss to our old rivals, the New England Revs and their paunchy pop-pop coach Bruce Arena. Jake and Trey have been...
08.11.2022
Episode 16: S8E16: Mucho Cucho and No Way in MCL
Bienvenido a Miami blue ballers - but not yet! We have an episode before our boys hit the sunshine state, recapping the mad dash and lost points in Columbus. Lots of Q's hang over the boys at the moment and...
08.04.2022
Episode 15: S8E15: The Hangover 4: Caste-ways
The boys is back, bruvs. We talk the Taty true-true; with Castellanos netting goals for Girona, we're feeling his absence more than ever and break down all the ways we miss our golden boot boi. But that's not all: your...
07.21.2022
Episode 14: S8E14: IneviTatyble (feat. Paul Harvey)
Buongiorno Blue Ballerinos, and thanks for joining us for another rowdy rambling of all things NYCFC. Jake couldn't make it this week (which is why this episode description is trash!), but there was too much to get to to not...
07.06.2022
Episode 13: S8E13: It Takes Two (Points)
After a manic 4-4 draw followed by a tight-wound 2-2, your boys in blue have had an emotionally draining week! Jake & Trey take the mic to review the blow-by-blow on the field for NYCFC's challenging matches against Cincinnati and...
06.27.2022
Episode 12: S8E12: More Cushing For The Pushing
Three matches in, and what does the Nick Cushing era look like for NYCFC? It looks like -- a team that hasn't played in nearly a month trying to find its footing again! This and some even more obvious insights...
06.12.2022
Episode 11: S8E11: Deila - We Hardly Knew'ya
Jake & Trey are stirred from their international break slumber by seismic news. The writing's all but on the wall -- there is a MORE than significant chance that head coach Ronny Deila will be leaving a vulnerable, post-championship NYCFC...
05.26.2022
Episode 10: S8E10: Know Risk, Know Reward
Two up, two down, and as your boys in blue extend their unbeaten streak to TEN in all competitions, Jake and Trey are back in the hot seat to piece it apart and put it all back together. A fascinating...

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Blue Balls NYCFC episodes:

Episode 9: S10E9: DC Gets Benteke-n Down A Peg

Episode 8: S10E8: The Goose Is Worth The Squeeze

Episode 7: S10E7: Uno Point From Draw 2

Episode 6: S10E6: Stone Island of Misfit Toys

Episode 5: S10E5: The Acosta' Living

Episode 4: S10E4: A Toole-Won Victory

Episode 3: S10E3: Home Woes Sapiens

Episode 2: S10E2: Da Rude Sands' Storm

Episode 1: S10E1: As If We Never Said Goodbye (Derogatory)

Episode 23: S9.5E2: Coachello Shots

Episode 22: S9.5E1: Who-o-o are you? New Blues! New Blues!

Episode 21: S9E21: Over/Under-dome

Episode 20: S9E20: Sports Talk Right Who? (With Max Reinhardsen)

Episode 19: S9E19: Capitol Punishment

Episode 18: S9E19: Mess'd Opportunities

Episode 17: S9E17: (Above The) Line Through Your Teeth

Episode 16: S9E16: Maxed Out On "Max"es Out

Episode 15: S9E15: The Epic of Still-Depresh

Episode 14: S9E14: Chronic Roster-Baiting

Episode 13: S9E13: The Invisible Mango

Episode 12: S9E12: More like Won'tfried

Episode 11: S9E11: Naught Stove

Episode 10: S9E10: It Rhymes With "Shmushing Shmout"

Episode 9: S9E9: The Toxic Air-ing of Grievances

Episode 8: S9E8: (Losing) On The Road Again

Episode 7: S9E7: The San-Chy Clause

Episode 6: S9E6: Five Butthole Stadium (feat. Dan Avidan!)

Episode 5: S9E5: Tangled Up In Blue

Episode 4: S9E4: Perchance Perchance Revolution

Episode 3: S9E3: Parks Can Wreck Department

Episode 2: S9E2: Oy McVey; or, Meet The Press

Episode 1: S9E1: Bullying The Width-less

Episode 27: S8.5E3: Under? I hardly Over!

Episode 26: S8.5E2: Nice to Mitja

Episode 25: S8.5E1: Neon GeNYCsis FCgelion: Rebuild

Episode 24: S8E24: Where There's A Willets, There's A Wayets

Episode 23: S8E23: Get Rekt, Quebec

Episode 22: S8E22: Neville say Neville Again

Episode 21: S8E21: Shoulder, The Burden

Episode 20: S8E20: Like A Surgeon (Cut In Cross Keeper First Time)

Episode 19: S8E19: Callapalooza

Episode 18: S8E18: Champagne Supernova In The Bronx

Episode 17: S8E17: Stop Posting, Touch Turf

Episode 16: S8E16: Mucho Cucho and No Way in MCL

Episode 15: S8E15: The Hangover 4: Caste-ways

Episode 14: S8E14: IneviTatyble (feat. Paul Harvey)

Episode 13: S8E13: It Takes Two (Points)

Episode 12: S8E12: More Cushing For The Pushing

Episode 11: S8E11: Deila - We Hardly Knew'ya

Episode 10: S8E10: Know Risk, Know Reward