Ahoy-hoy Blue Ballers and welcome to another week of NYCFC. Jake and Trey are full of it this week, chatting a double-recap of the first two matches since the end of the MLS Is Back Challenge and outlining why a 1-0 loss and a 1-0 win didn't actually look that different. Plus: the redemption of Ring, tensions on and off the field, and how NYCFC are creating (or not) meaningful chances. Plus, despite Trey's strong preference, we talk Messi rumors, and then unpack what the general strikes across leagues mean for MLS and specifically NYCFC. Stand in solidarity - you've got Blue Balls.