NYCFC: SNAFU / Ep 437 / Blue City Radio

Episode 437:

If you’re confused by the title of this week’s episode you can catch a great quote about the acronym in the movie Memphis Belle.

NYCFC continues to go through their preseason routine and routine seems to be a very appropriate term. There simply does not feel like there is anything new or exciting about the team a full two weeks into the preseason and less than a month away from their first match of 2024.

This week Mike and J.R. welcome Chris Campbell to the show. Yes, Chris gives an in depth update on the stadium progress, but the stadium is part of the long-term vision and plans of the club and to thrive in NY, the team needs to be competitive. The guys try to find some silver linings in the roster construction progress.

NYCFC’s New Look For 2024 / Ep 436 / Blue City Radio

Episode 436:

Most January’s are fairly quiet for NYCFC. But when you are coming off the worst season in your club’s history following the status quo is not the best look for the Front Office. On the first day of the 2024 MLS Pre-season the team was a flurry of signings and strong rumors.

This week Mike, J.R. deBart and Mike Allen return for their 10th season giving insight and analysis to NYCFC.

A huge thanks to all of the listeners and followers that are part of the NYCFC family for sticking with us all these years. Whether you listen every week, once a month, once a season or once every ten, you are appreciated.

MLS vs US Open Cup, David Lee vs MLS Pre-season Calendar / Ep 435 / Blue City Radio

Episode 435:

David Lee owes Don Garber a huge debt of gratitude. The announcement from MLS to pull it’s teams from the 2024 US Open Cup quickly captured the narrative in the US Soccer landscape. Even NYCFC fans that were clamoring for news of players coming in January and February moved their attention to the tournament that has brought so much shame and embarrassment to the club in its history.

This week Mike and JR and then Mike and Mike Allen share their thoughts on MLS v US Open Cup and then dive into the stories about MLS 2024 regular season.