Tag Archives: NYCFC

10-less In California / Ep 397 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 397:

The preseason for NYCFC continues on in California, but the lack of a complete roster is a struggle for Nick Cushing and the team as they prepare for the 2023 season.

This week Mike, J.R. deBart and Mike Allen discuss the latest press conference from the team and their friendly against the LA Galaxy.

In the second segment the guys discuss some of the Premier League stories that might impact NYCFC or the USMNT.

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The Underlying Stats Genius / Ep 396 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 396:

This week is all about the numbers. The guys welcome for the first time on the show Paul Harvey (@thundering165) from The Outfield to breakdown NYCFC’s 2023 roster rebuild.

They also discuss the team’s first press conference of the new year and other news in the world of soccer, but really this episode is about the stats.

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Who will be “The Hero Of Haarlem”? / Ep 395 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 395:

That’s not a misspelling. “The Hero Of Haarlem” is the title of a story many know by description, if not by name. It’s the fable story of the Dutch boy that saves his village by placing his finger in the dike and holding back the water until help can arrive. It’s a fitting tale as NYCFC starts their ninth year in MLS. The roster is decimated by transfers and free agency. The coach is entering his first full season at the helm and the spine of the team is a mere shadow of the Championship squad from two years ago.

This week the guys are back to breakdown the major changes and attempt to look ahead at what this season might bring for the Boys in Blue.

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Drafting Depth / Ep 394 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 394:

The turnover on the NYCFC roster has begun and it is full of surprises. Fans have come to expect some players to move on and after winning the championship in 2021 the value of some players was at its highest. This year the change is looking to be more drastic than in the past and it’s not even January yet.

This week in the final episode of 2022 the guys look at the changes coming and the evolution of Nick Cushing’s first full roster.

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Qatar World Cup Stories and USMNT Camp Drama / Ep 393 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 393:

The soccer world and the sports world mourned Friday night as the word spread that iconic journalist, Grant Wahl, died while in Qatar covering the World Cup.

This week Mike, J.R. Debart and Mike Allen welcome Jon Sanchez from the NYCFC Forever Podcast on the show. Together they talk about Grant Wahl’s passing, the experience of being in Qatar for the World Cup and the drama unfolding around the USMNT.

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Anniversaries and Goodbyes / Ep 392 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 392:

The USMNT put up a good fight, but in the end the young squad of Americans looked like boys playing against the men of the Netherlands. Some costly poorly timed mistakes were the difference between advancing and packing your bags.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen take a moment to look back at last year and the anniversary of the Eastern Conference Final against Philadelphia and the week leading up to MLS Cup.

Then the guys put a bow on the USMNT in Qatar.

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Signing the Deed / Ep 390 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 390:

It still doesn’t feel real. Will it really be happening? After watching the Metro Stars enter the league in 1996 and seeing them settle for a soccer specific stadium on the border of Newark, NJ thirteen years after their first game, NYCFC fans so the days and years on the calendar pass by. Would it actually happen?

This week the guys discuss the two big stories in NY soccer, NYCFC’s stadium announcement and the USMNT’s return to the World Cup.

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Au Revoir, Montreal / Ep 386 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 386:

NYCFC become only the second American team to travel to Canada in the MLS Cup Playoffs to earn the victory. On Sunday the Pigeons flew north of the border and easily defeated CF Montreal in front of their home fans. Similar to Decision Day, it was a costly victory. Three players suffered injuries and it was only because of a lack of subs that Talles Magno was forced to hobble around the center circle in the waning minutes of the match.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen welcome back Adam and Justin from the Post 90 Podcast to get into the key moments of the victory and the guys all give their thoughts on the Eastern Conference Final rematch coming up this Sunday in Chester.

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A Costly Decision Day Win and an Inter Miami Playoff Preview / Ep 384 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 384:

For the first time in their history NYCFC traveled down to Atlanta and came home with three points. Those three points would help NYCFC maintain their position in the Eastern Conference table, but it would come at a cost. Interim Head Coach, Nick Cushing, expressed concern over the injuries to Tayvon Gray, Talles Magno and Alfredo Morales after the game.

This week Mike and Mike Allen are joined by two great guests. Amanda Collins from Switch the Pitch helps recap the match in Atlanta and then in the second segment Franco Panizo from Miami Total Futbol gives us his perspective on NYCFC’s first round playoff opponent.

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Taking Care Of Orlando and a Chat With Kevin O’Toole / Ep 383 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 383:

NYCFC came out a little sloppy looking after their two week break. A close call took away a potential first half lead. Then the Boys In Blue would let one sneak in on a long throw set piece.

But Nick Cushing has found the magic for this team and two 60th minute subs would be enough to get the victory and leapfrog into third place in the Eastern Conference.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen take a look at the action from Sunday in Red Bull Arena, then in the second segment they are joined by NYCFC defender, Kevin O’Toole (@ktooleszn) to discuss his path to MLS and how MLS Next Pro has helped him prepare for first team minutes.

The guys spend a few minutes at the end to address the USMNT friendlies from last week and the damning report released by US Soccer on the allegations of rampant sexual misconduct in women’s professional soccer.

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