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Episode 366: NYCFC earned their first road win of the season last Wednesday down in DC. Then the Pigeons hosted Chicago at CitiField on Sunday and beat the visitors 1-0 to earn a record fifth straight clean sheet victory. This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen review the week and look ahead at Wednesday’s Open … Continue reading Climbing The Table / Ep 366 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 365: NYCFC struggled in league play during their Champions League run. With the club playing their first US Open Cup match last week and then disposing of the Columbus Crew on Saturday, it seems like the team is better suited to juggle the increase in games better this time around. This week the guys … Continue reading Chanot Loves NY, As Rochester and Columbus Are Sent packing / Ep 365 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 364: After scoring fourteen goals in their previous three games the dynamic attack of NYCFC fell back down to earth. Was it the absence of leading scorer for the team, Taty Castellanos? Was it Delia’s conservative approach to the game? Did Ronny break the cardinal rule and leave one eye focused on Wednesday’s Open … Continue reading A Soggy Affair In Queens / Ep 364 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 363: NYCFC would return to the Bronx on Sunday after calling Queens home for a week. The Pigeons would host the Quakes at Yankee Stadium for an early afternoon snoozer. That is until NYCFC found their mojo with a goal by Keaton Parks in the 74″. NYCFC would add another four minutes later, but … Continue reading The Icing On The Cake / Ep 363 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 362: It was another week of firsts for NYCFC and NYCFC II. The MLS Next Pro squad travelled up to Rochester and won the first edition of the Empire State Derby wearing their Bowie kits in stunning fashion with a goal in stoppage time. The first team would follow suit winning their first game … Continue reading The Bowie kit Reigns Supreme / Ep 362 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 361: With NYCFC winning on Sunday 6-0 over Real Salt Lake and NYCFC II besting Inter Miami II on Saturday, why not combine the scores and the recap? This week there’s talk about the draw from Wednesday in Concacaf Champions League, and then Adam and Justin from Post 90 Podcast join us to talk … Continue reading 13-0 / Ep 361 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 360: NYCFC played well last Wednesday in Seattle, but still left the west coast down 3-1 heading into this week’s second leg of the CCL semifinals. The challenge is tough, but not insurmountable. This week the guys break down the first leg game against the Sounders, they talk about the momentum leading into the … Continue reading An Uphill Climb / Ep 360 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 359: The USMNT returned from Mexico and easily defeated Panama to all but clinch a spot in the World Cup Finals scheduled for later this year. A hatrick for Christian Pulisic bookended goals from fellow attackers, Paul Arriola and Jesus Ferreira. In an as equally awaited match up north, NYCFC II would take the … Continue reading USMNT and NYCFC II Double Header / Ep 359 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 358: NYCFC knew they had a tall task ahead of them hosting Philadelphia at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. The Pigeons were one game away from a much needed rest after the whirlwind preseason and Champions League run. Philadelphia came in hoping to avenge the playoff loss the previous year. This week the guys give … Continue reading Running On Fumes / Ep 358 / Blue City Radio →

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 … Continue reading Winning Pretty and Winning Ugly / Ep 357 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 356: Not many NYCFC fans made it to Vancouver for the second regular season match for the Pigeons. The number probably was not too far off from the number of supporters that traveled to Connecticut for the first leg of the CCL Quarterfinals. This week the guys discuss the 0-0 draw from the weekend … Continue reading Keeping the Concacaf Momentum / Ep 356 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 355: NYCFC did not play it’s best game yet still was minutes away from escaping LA with a point. The pigeons had overcome some questionable calls by referee Joe Dickerson to reach the 90th minute level, but a Keaton Parks error would leave the Galaxy a golden opportunity and they capitalized. This week the … Continue reading Chicharito Steals Three Points In LA / Ep 355 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 354: NYCFC was in a familiar situation on Tuesday night down in Costa Rica. For the second time in three official matches they’d be facing a team with less than it’s full squad of players and starters available for selection. The hosts for the first leg of the CCL opening round, Santos de Guapiles, would be without four key players due to a recent change in visa policies in Costa Rica. NYCFC would take full advantage of the situation and cruise to a 2-0 victory as the teams head to California for the home leg. This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen give their thoughts on the game. In the second segment, Ian Joy visits the guys to get the fans excited for the season as NYCFC looks to defend their championship title. The guys close out the show with some 2022 predictions and give their over / unders for the year.

Episode 353: With just over a week to go before NYCFC begins the CCL tournament the team made a splash signing, adding Brazilian defender, Thiago Martins, to the roster. The 26 year old will definitely change the look of NYCFC’s back line and hopefully for the best. This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the impact of the signing and give their thoughts on how Ronny Deila will adjust to fit Thiago into the rosters. In the second segment the guys welcome their resident Costa Rican expert, Jose Receman, to the show to discuss NYCFC’s opponent in the first round of CCL, Santos de Guapiles.

Episode 352: Gregg Berhalter was oddly content with the US players’ performances on Sunday as the US lost 2-0 to Canada. Yes, the early goal conceded by the US was a self-inflicted wound, but the result was still not good enough and there is concern that the coach will be slow to correct errors with only four games remaining in the qualifying cycle. This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen invite former NYCFC defender, Kwame Awuah, on the show to discuss the growth of soccer north of the border.

Episode 351: NYCFC started preseason this week. Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen do their best to discuss what they can because of the limited information available from the club, but let’s face it, this episode is all about the great conversation the guys have with ESPN analyst, Taylor Twellman. Enjoy this one. It was a blast to record.

Episode 350: The new year is upon us and with it comes change. MLS teams have all started the task of rebuilding their rosters for the new season and the biggest story of them all is the potential signing of Lorenzo Insigne from Napoli to Toronto. Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen welcome Trey from Blue … Continue reading 2022, Here We Come / Ep 350 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 349: The celebrations are finished. The roster turnover has officially begun. It’s time for the guys to hang up the microphones for the rest of 2021. It has been a great year for NYCFC and the seventh season of Blue City Radio ends with a visit from the Yes Network play-by-play commentator, Joe Tolleson. A huge thanks to all of the fans and listeners of the show. The listener support and engagement really does motivate us to create the content for you all. Enjoy the show and we will see you in 2022.

Episode 348: There are times when it still doesn’t feel real. For all of the hope and promise that NYCFC has given its fans during the first six seasons, there was always that let down in the playoffs. The fan base has seen the team fail in the playoffs more than they’ve seen them fail in the regular season. But this year, after the drought, after the miserable results against Red Bull and Chicago, this year when the team and their fans went to Foxborough, MA, this year would be different. Endulge Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen as they talk about the MLS Cup and what it means to them and to all the NYCFC fans around the world.

Episode 347: The anticipation levels are high. The waiting is agony. NYCFC plays in its first MLS Cup Final on Saturday following a dramatic 2-1 win over a depleted Philadelphia Union squad. This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen take you through the game in Chester. Then Kyle Pinnell from the Rose City Reviews gives the guys all the ins and outs of the Portland Timbers. It’s MLS Cup Final week and NYCFC are still alive. This is an amazing feeling.