Soccer in the City Podcast

Soccer in the City Podcast episodes:

• 03.20.2020

  Coronavirus Shuts Down MLS

  The boys take a close look at the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus suspensions on NYCFC, MLS and the rest of the soccer community. Also, they share some of their favorite moves, documentaries and books to help fill the void without...

  
• 03.09.2020

  A Rough Start In MLS Play

  After a promising start to the year in Concacaf Champions League, New York City FC has dropped its first two matches in Major League Soccer. In the latest installment of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, the boys review the...

  
• 03.05.2020

  Breaking Down NYCFC Season Opener And More

  In the latest episode of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, the guys discuss New York City FC's regular season opener at Columbus Crew SC. City center back Maxime Chanot was red-carded three minutes into the match -- an eventual...

  
• 02.24.2020

  NYCFC Defeats San Carlos In First Leg Of Champions League

  In the latest episode of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, the boys analyze New York City FC’s 5-3 win over AD San Carlos in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions League. Five road goals conceded will be difficult...

  
• 02.13.2020

  NYCFC Might Finally Gets Its Stadium

  There's a lot to digest in this week’s podcast - based on a NY Times report which was then confirmed by New York City FC, a new soccer-specific stadium deal in the South Bronx seems imminent. That news came on...

  
• 01.30.2020

  Ronny Deila Takes Charge At NYCFC

  In the first #SoccerInTheCity episode of the new year, the boys focus on the new coach, Ronny Deila, and the new players signed as City prepares for their first ever CONCACAF Champions League match against Costa Rica’s San Carlos.

  
• 01.03.2020

  Who Will Coach NYCFC In 2020?

  It’s six days before the start of the preseason, and New York City FC still has not signed a new coach, although the club says an announcement is coming very soon. There is a rumor out of Norway that a...

  
• 12.12.2019

  NYCFC Finds Out Opening Round Opponent For 2020 CCL

  New York City FC has learned their opponent in the opening round of the Concacaf Champions League. In the latest episode of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, the guys talk about the impact of still being without a coach...

  
• 11.18.2019

  USMNT Comes Up Big Vs. Canada

  The U.S. Men’s National Team defeated Canada 4-1 in a must-win Nations League match in Orlando, and in the latest episode of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, the boys discuss the significance of the result and the future of Gregg...

  
• 11.08.2019

  A Preview Of MLS Cup

  This week we preview the MLS Cup Final between the Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC with a pair of coaches who are generally underrated - yet are now facing each other for the third time in four years for the...

  
• 10.31.2019

  NYCFC Stadium Update

  The Bronx Community Board 4 that oversees the section of a proposed NYCFC stadium site, held a public planning meeting on Wednesday night with a technical assistance panel revealing some of their recommendations at the 153rd Street and River Avenue...

  
• 10.25.2019

  NYCFC Post-Mortem

  New York City FC was eliminated from the MLS Cup Playoffs by Toronto FC, and after the match, head coach Dome Torrent intimated that this may have been his last game with the club. The boys review the team’s progress...

  
• 10.22.2019

  NYCFC, MLS Playoff Preview

  In the latest episode of the "Soccer In The City" podcast, the guys focus on Wednesday’s Eastern Conference Semifinal at Citi Field between New York City FC and Toronto FC. They also preview the other MLS Playoff matches on the schedule.

  
• 10.17.2019

  NYCFC At Citi Field, And Fallout From USA Loss To Canada

  New York City FC will move their playoff game on October 23 from Yankee Stadium to Citi Field - and in preparation for that match, the team has traveled to Chicago where they will play the Fire in a closed-door...

  
• 10.09.2019

  NYCFC Decision Day Fallout

  The boys review Decision Day and what it meant for New York City FC. While City welcomed James Sands and Anton Tinnerholm back to the lineup, both Heber and Ismael Tabour-Shradi sustained injuries that leaves a question about their availability...

  
• 10.03.2019

  NYCFC Inches Closer To Decision Day

  New York City FC has clinched the top seed in the MLS with one more regular season match to play this Sunday in Philadelphia. The boys talk about this matchup plus some of the other big matches on MLS Decision...

  
• 09.26.2019

  NYCFC Close To Clinching East

  New York City FC is one point away from clinching the Eastern Conference Championship after thrashing Atlanta United, 4-1 on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium - the final home game of the regular season. The boys talk about the performance...

  
• 09.17.2019

  NYCFC Rallies To Victory Again

  In the latest episode of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, the guys talk about the importance of the 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes - the fourth match in the last six where New York City FC came...

  
• 09.12.2019

  NYCFC On Top Of The East

  With the tie on Wednesday against Toronto FC, New York City FC is in the midst of a 6-game unbeaten run. The boys chime in about the Toronto match and the victory over New England where Jesus Medina has his...

  
• 09.04.2019

  NYCFC Locks Up Playoff Spot But Loses Heber

  New York City FC clinched a playoff berth with a victory over Vancouver but may have lost its leading scorer, Heber, for up to a month. In the latest episode of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, hosts Tom Kolker, Roberto...

  
• 08.29.2019

  Looking Back On NYCFC's Hudson River Derby Win

  We take a close look at the Hudson River Derby and Red Bulls coach Chris Armas' post-game comments about New York City’s end of game tactics. Also, we examine some of the other big MLS matches with playoff implications and how...

  
• 08.22.2019

  New York Derby Preview

  It’s MLS Rivalry Week so it’s another Hudson River Derby on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. Both New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls earned victories on Wednesday night ahead of their 15th meeting in the regular season. The...

  
• 08.14.2019

  How Will NYCFC Bounce Back?

  How will New York City FC bounce back from a defeat in Atlanta where the captain and coach said the team lacked courage?  The hosts of the "Soccer in the City" podcast also discuss the parallel paths for Dome Torrent at New...

  
• 07.12.2019

  Hudson River Derby

  Today’s podcast focuses on the upcoming Hudson River Derby at Red Bull Arena. This will be the 13th regular season derby and the boys discuss why New York City FC has been able to turn around their fortunes after a...

  
• 07.02.2019

  Dome Torrent, Taty Castellanos and Alex Ring

  Glenn Crooks and Roberto Abramowitz were out at NYCFC training Monday and spoke to Dome Torrent, Taty Castellanos and captain Alex Ring. That report plus much more about the 13-game unbeaten streak with Ariel Judas and Tom Kolker in the...

  
• 06.07.2019

  Victory Over Cincinnati, And The Looming Open Cup

  New York City FC thrashed FC Cincinnati at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night, 5-2. The boys will review all the highlights from that one and how the team must now prepare for the U.S. Open Cup match next Wednesday night...

  
• 05.29.2019

  NYCFC's Progression Since Torrent Arrived

  Head coach Dome Torrent commented that the first half hour Saturday’s match in Chicago was the worst his team has played this year. New York City FC still managed a 1-1 draw with the Fire to extend their unbeaten streak...

  
• 05.24.2019

  Layoff Good Or Bad For NYCFC?

  Tom Kolker, Roberto Abramowitz, Glenn Crooks and John Rojas talk about whether the break in New York City FC's schedule was good for the team or bad considering its seven-game unbeaten streak following the 2-0 win in LA over the...

  
• 05.16.2019

  Discussing NYCFC's Recent Hot Streak

  We have a lot of discussion about the New York City FC season up to this point coming off a third consecutive road win against the Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the LA Galaxy. City are now unbeaten in their last seven...

  
• 05.09.2019

  Jonathan Lewis Trade

  On the latest episode of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, hosts Tom Kolker, Roberto Abramowitz, Glenn Crooks and John Rojas share their thoughts on the Jonathan Lewis trade and New York City FC's recent six-game unbeaten run, which is the longest...

  
• 05.02.2019

  A 3-Back Or 4-Back System?

  With James Sands likely out for the match against the Montreal Impact on Saturday, the boys ponder whether coach Dome Torrent and New York City FC will remain in a three-back system -- which has helped them to their first...

  
• 04.25.2019

  NYCFC Wins Two Straight

  New York City FC have won two in a row - their first two wins of the season and the boys review the wins at DC United on Sunday and home to the Chicago Fire on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium....

  
• 04.11.2019

  NYCFC Off To A Rough Start

  New York City FC is winless in their first five matches and their inability to score is a focal point. The boys talk about how City can overcome the slow start with a difficult test in Minnesota where the Loons...

  
• 04.04.2019

  Ugly Loss To Alejandro Pozuelo, Toronto FC

  On the latest episode of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, hosts Tom Kolker, Roberto Abramowitz, Glenn Crooks and John Rojas discuss New York City FC’s dreadful 4-0 loss at Toronto FC, which featured the MLS debut of Toronto’s new designated player, Alejandro...

  
• 03.28.2019

  NYCFC's Early Season Progress, Heber's Impact

  The early season progress of New York City FC and the expectations going to Toronto for a Friday night matchup with the Reds. The boys also anticipate the arrival of Brazilian forward Héber and evaluate what kind of impact he...

  
• 03.19.2019

  NYCFC's Slow Start To The Season

  New York City FC has begun the season with three points from three matches and six of the next eight games are on the road. Did they miss an opportunity by drawing their last two home matches?  The boys will...

  
• 03.14.2019

  Where Are NYCFC's Goals Coming From?

  In the latest episode of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, hosts Tom Kolker, Roberto Abramowitz, Glenn Crooks and John Rojas try and answer this: where are the goals going to come from for NYCFC? That continues to be a talking...

  
• 03.07.2019

  Reaction To Season Opener

  The boys review the 2-2 result at Orlando City. Was this a good point to take away on the road?  Plus, a look ahead to the home opener against DC United on Sunday. Also, is there too much publicity for 16-year old Efraín Álvarez at LA Galaxy following his...

  
• 02.28.2019

  Opening Weekend Is Here

  It’s opening weekend in MLS and the boys preview the New York City FC match at Orlando City SC. Is NYCFC a better team this year? That’s part of the discussion with a close look at the returning players and...

  
• 02.13.2019

  Preseason Talk

  Back with a new episode - we talk about the preseason roster and define the “false 9” that has been used by NYCFC in its first two scrimmages - and was coaches by City head coach Dome Torrent during his...

  
• 12.13.2018

  Chanot's Contract, Replacing Villa's Output

  Maxime Chanot signed a multi-year contract with NYCFC and the boys talk about how important that was for the club moving forward. What are the expectations of the remaining players to replace the scoring output of David Villa? The phenomenon...

  
• 11.15.2018

  Reviewing The Fallout From NYCFC's Playoff Exit

  On this week’s episode, Tom Kolker, Roberto Abramowitz, John Rojas and Glenn Crooks analyze what went wrong as New York City FC failed to advanced past the Conference Semifinals for the third consecutive season. The guys also discuss the speculation...

  
• 11.06.2018

  NYCFC-Atlanta United First Leg Review, Second Leg Preview

  New York City FC is down a road goal going into the second leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals. What were the problems in the 1-0 defeat at Yankee Stadium and how can they be corrected to allow City to...

  
• 11.02.2018

  Knockout Round Review, Conference Semifinals Preview

  Join hosts Tom Kolker, Roberto Abramowitz, John Rojas and Glenn Crooks as they review New York City FC’s recent playoff win over Philadelphia and preview the next round of the MLS postseason against Atlanta.

  
• 10.30.2018

  Headed To Knockout Round

  New York City FC celebrated a strong performance to close out the regular season against the Philadelphia Union -- the same team it will face in the knockout round of the MLS playoffs Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. Join the hosts of...

  
• 10.23.2018

  The Playoffs Are Just Around The Corner

  Dome Torrent said he knows his preferred starting XI when New York City FC plays in the knock-out round of the MLS Playoffs. First, the Decision Day finale at home against the Philadelphia Union.  The boys predict what that starting...

  
• 10.18.2018

  Previewing NYCFC-DC United

  In the latest edition of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, hosts Tom Kolker, John Rojas and Roberto Abramowitz preview the New York City FC vs. D.C. United matchup this Sunday. How big a game is it really for the...

  
• 10.12.2018

  When Will USMNT Hire Arena's Permanent Successor?

  We take a close look at the USA-Colombia friendly and ponder whether it is an issue that the USMNT still does not have a permanent replacement for Bruce Arena; Columbus Crew SC coach Greg Berhalter is the likely successor -...

  
• 10.04.2018

  Is NYCFC's 3-Week Break A Blessing Or A Curse?

  The boys discuss the most recent NYCFC matches and whether a three-week break is good for the final stretch of the season; Will DC United be City’s first round opponent and is that a good thing?; A close look at...

  
• 09.25.2018

  Breaking Down Impact Game

  The boys reviewed the game in Montreal against the Impact. Look forward to the next weeks before the end of the Regular Season and what is the difference between getting to the Playoff in top form or on a wining...