
Episode 357:



It was another cold home opener for NYCFC in the Bronx but the boys in blue were on fire as they made easy work of CF Montreal 4-1.  Then the team travelled to Guatemala for leg 2 of the Concacaf Champions League Quarterfinals and looked very poor playing some of the club’s worst soccer since 2015.  Luckily, they were good enough to advance 5-5 with the away goals advantage.



This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen welcome two guests to the show.  Hady Raphael from The Ball Is Round podcast gives his thoughts on CF Montreal and then in the CCL recap they are joined by Chris Campbell of the Outfield to try and explain what happened in Guatemala.

Winning Pretty and Winning Ugly / Ep 357 / Blue City Radio

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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.

The Smell Of Victory Is In the Air / Ep 450 / Blue City Radio


Episode 449:



This weekend was a high-point for NYCFC fans.  The team capped off another victory against an Eastern Conference rival, DC United, but more importantly Mayor Adams and Councilman Moya were on hand in CitiField to officially recognize the approval of NYCFC’s soccer specific stadium in Willet’s Point.  



The guys this week discuss the plans for the stadium and share some audio from Mayor Adams, NYCFC CEO, Brad Sims and NYCFC COO, Jennifer O’Sullivan.  



They also break down the victory against a depleted DC United lineup including audio from Nick Cushing, Mounsef Bakrar, Kevin O’Toole, James Sands, and Keaton Parks.

Valley Of the Ashes, No More / Ep 449 / Blue City Radio


Episode 448:



New York City FC won.  New York City won by scoring more than one goal in a game.  New York City won because they scored more goals than the opposing team.  New York City FC… you get the idea.  



This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen look back the team’s win against New England from last Saturday.  The guys also discuss the latest updates on the stadium progress.



Inside the episode is audio from Nick Cushing, Matt Freese, Augustin Ojeda, James Sands, Thiago Martins, Malachi Jones, Birk Risa, Mitja Ilenic, Kevin O’Toole, Hannes Wolf, Andres Perea, Monsef Bakrar, and Keaton Parks.

Winning Pretty and Winning Ugly / Ep 357 / Blue City Radio

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