Despite a good performance, New York City FC conceded two late free kick goals and lost to defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew SC. The boys suggest the different ways this result could have fallen in favor of City, who now have what could be their most difficult road test of the season at LAFC before the international break. 

Alex Bono's punt off the back of Jesus Medina's head and into the goal did not count, but was that the correct call? The consensus is two fold - the referee made a mistake and New York City FC's reaction was a distraction that led to Toronto FC's equalizer.

The boys also take a close look at Saturday's matchup at Red Bull Arena, where City take on the defending MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew - who have scored only three goals in five matches, two of them own goals. 

NYCFC's tie at Orlando City has them atop the East heading into Saturday's home match with Toronto FC - so the boys break down the coaching in the Orlando match and look ahead to Chris Armas and TFC's visit to Yankee Stadium. Also, Chicharito, El Trafico, Nations League, and a bit on rebranding.

NYCFC won at Philadelphia over the weekend but was the home team distracted by Concacaf Champions League? Was it really a true test of this year's City side? The boys debate the merits of this win and look at some of the key individual matchups for Saturday's match at Orlando, plus a hearty discussion on CCL and the challenges for the MLS teams in Mexico.

Roberto Abramowitz has breaking news regarding Taty Castellanos, who scored in the 5-0 win over FC Cincinnati. Plus, the boys take a closer look at the result and place wagers as to whether Alfredo Morales and Malte Amundsen are in the starting XI at Philadelphia on Saturday, and John Rojas suggests that a new signing at Toronto FC could make life difficult for their Eastern Conference foes.

What was more disappointing - the result against DC United or the way NYCFC? We take a deep dive into individual player performances, the team performance and the tactics that may have influenced the match. Plus, a look ahead to the home opener against FC Cincinnati, and reaction to the Super League.

The gang previews Saturday's opener on Saturday at DC United while evaluating the preseason results...and there's little consensus on how things will go in Ronny Deila's second season. Plus, projecting the starting XI, rule changes, and the rise in homegrown signings and minutes!

The crew takes a look at the MLS schedule, and NYCFC supporters reacting to their team playing eight games at Red Bull Arena. Also, potential NYCFC transfers and the two left backs who were recently signed, and a look at the U.S. Men's National Team's Olympics issues and new system of play.

The gang has some news about Ronald Matarrita's replacement, plus the future of Maxi Moralez. Also, MLS has delayed its kick off on April 17 but NYCFC is still not certain where they will play home games.

The crew breaks down the USMNT's 7-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago - an important look at the roster for Gregg Berhalter - and discusses the possible lockout facing MLS this week.