
Episode 303:



Seriously, what can you say about NYCFC in the MLS Cup Playoffs.  Despite having a very good road record, the club’s road playoff woes continue to haunt them.  This year not only did the team lose in dramatic fashion, but it also solidified a rivalry that the league had been forcing since both Orlando City and NYCFC joined the league.



But in true NYCFC form, the playoff loss is not the biggest story of the week.  Pablo Maurer from the Athletic released an in depth article detailing the allegations from former intern, Skyler Badillo.  



This week the guys address the article, the club’s response thus far and what steps need to take place.  They also have the author of the article, Pablo Maurer (@MLSist) on the show to discuss how the piece came together.

Not Gudi ‘Nough / Ep 303 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 454:



First we saw the emergence of Hannes Wolf, then there was the raccoon in Philly, and in New England it was Big Bird to save the day.  



NYCFC is hot.  They are in fact the hottest team in the league.  



This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen take a look at the game in Foxborough and discuss where the difference is between this year’s NYCFC and the dismal team from 2023.

The Bronx Zoo / Ep 454 / Blue City Radio


Episode 453:



After falling in their last home game of five in a row to Colorado there was some nervousness amongst the NYCFC fanbase, and it was justified.  The team was pathetic on the road in 2023 and had a difficult schedule looming. Nick Cushing quipped after the Colorado loss, “We’ve won 10 points out of 15 from the home stand, let’s see where we are after the next 5 games because three are on the road.”



NYCFC would go on to take the next nine available points defeating Toronto last week and completing a sweep of cross-river rivals in Philadelphia on Wednesday and Red Bull on Saturday.  



This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen dig into the changes Nick Cushing is making to move NYCFC up the table.



This episode is full of post-game audio from Saturday’s Hudson River Derby.

Rivalries Weak / Ep 453 / Blue City Radio


Episode 452:



Some weeks the guys sit and wonder what they will talk about.  After all the way NYCFC has been playing under Nick Cushing has not always been the most thrilling soccer.  This week as the final minutes of the match in Toronto ticked down they knew this episode would be a little different, maybe a little easier to find the joy and comfort in podcasting.  Then the final whistle blew and all the narratives immediately changed.



This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen unpack the melee, the accusations, the press conferences and all the news surrounding  Saturday’s match.



In the second segment the guys welcome Cheyenne (@btwncleansheets) on the show to talk about her plans to travel the continent watching soccer and experiencing the world.

Tussles with TFC and Touring with Cheyenne / EP 452 / Blue City Radio


Episode 451:



David Lee, Nick Cushing and company have made the conscious decision to fill the New York City FC roster with an abundance of young men.  Young men that are still developing mentally, physically and emotionally.  



On a team where the veteran players are 26 years old the only thing coaches can count on is inconsistency.



This week Mike Anderer and Mike Allen invite Andrew Leigh from Hudson River Blue on the show to discuss the unwatchable loss from Sunday as the Citizens hosted Colorado.

Cushing’s Wayward Home For Boys / Ep 451 / Blue City Radio


Episode 450:



NYCFC played the fourth of their five-game homestand on Saturday night and despite falling behind early to a team that has frustratingly gotten the best of them, a late winner by Alonso Martinez sealed the three points. 



This week Mike and J.R. welcome one of the more polarizing members of the NYCFC social media community, Coach Joe, to the show to discuss the 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC.  Together the three take a look at the key plays and moments from the match and share some post-game audio from the players.  



Mike also had a chance to chat with Hannes Wolf during the week at training and they talk about the transition to MLS and settling in at New York City FC.

Not Gudi ‘Nough / Ep 303 / Blue City Radio

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