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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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Champions Again, and Kings of New York / Ep 382 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 382:

It was a great week for NYCFC and probably an even better one for interim head coach, Nick Cushing. After delivering poor result again and again, the coach finally got two demonstrative wins with a new twist on a familiar formation that proved to be the right recipe for the club.

This week the guys break down the two games and also discuss the impact they can have on the remainder of the season. Stick around till the end and hear Maxime Chanot address the media from the Campeones Cup.

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Cushing Defends His Tactics As the Losses Continue, and an Old Friend Pays a Visit / Ep 381 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 381:

Is the pressure getting to be too much for Nick Cushing? The NYCFC Interim Head Coach appeared to snap at Mike Allen during a post game press conference last week in CitiField. Sadly, that was not the worst part of the coach’s week as his team would lose another game to league debutants, Charlotte FC.

This week Mike Anderer and Mike Allen discuss the contentious interaction from Wednesday and some of the key points from both games. In the second segment, former NYCFC Communications Team member, Woody Wilder, joins the show to discuss the expansion side Charlotte FC.

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Help, I’ve Lost My Star Players and I Can’t Get Up / Ep 380 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 380:

If you were born before 2000 you probably remember this popular television commercial. An elderly woman is home alone and accidentally falls with no one around. She desperately cries out for help but no one can hear her? The audience is left wondering how long she will suffer until help arrives.

The elderly woman is a good representation of NYCFC at the moment. Devastated by long term injuries and the loan departure of Taty Castellanos, the one time point leaders for all of MLS since 2016 captured only three points of a possible 21 since August 1. The reigning champions and former top tier competitors have become mediocre at best, and that’s being kind.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen do their best to break it all down and see if there’s any light at the end of the tunnel.

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Hanging With the City Boys / Ep 379 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 379:

Not really much to say. Martins got hurt early. Gray came on and was excellent. Haak was poor. The second half subs did not positively impact the game and worst of all Cushing made excuses. Not the way NYCFC fans hoped it would go in Orlando.

This week the guys do their best to avoid talking about the most recent game and instead take the time to interview two of the newest podcasters on the NYCFC scene, Javier and Danny Gutierrez from the City Boys Show (@NYCFCCityBoys).

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Righting the Ship (Hopefully) / Ep 378 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 378:

NYCFC faced two relatively weaker opponents last week, but based on the results you would not have known that. The pigeons dropped three home points at Red Bull Arena against debutantes Charlotte FC, but luckily shook off that performance and stole three points from the Chicago Fire on the weekend.

It was a week of poor midfield defending from both NYCFC and their opponents.

The guys take a quick look at each game and then discuss the newest signing off waivers.

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The Fort Lauderdale Fracas / Ep 377 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 377:

The sparks were flying down in Florida and not all in a good way for NYCFC. The boys in blue jumped out to another lead in this match but similar to the previous match in Columbus, mistakes would cost NYCFC all three points.

This week the guys look at the bad and the ugly from this match. They also breakdown Nick Cushing’s choices through out the match and his comments post-game.

They also discuss the fragmenting of the fanbase and look ahead at the upcoming match against Charlotte.

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The Learning Curve Take 4.5 / Ep 376 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 376:

The Columbus Crew are always a challenging opponent for NYCFC. This year the Crew have one of their strongest rosters in years and NYCFC and interim head coach, Nick Cushing, are still wading through the post-Taty waters. It was a recipe for disappointment and Saturday’s match lived up to its billing.

The guys take a deep dive into the letdowns and missed opportunities from the 3-2 loss. Then they do their best to look ahead at the final games of the season and discuss who they feel Cushing should play for key matches.

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A Poo-poutine Performance / Ep 375 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 375:

NYCFC travelled up to Montreal but they left all of their offensive creativity at the border. The first game without striker, Taty Castellanos, was accurately described by Ian Joy and Joe Tolleson as rudderless.

This week Mike, Mike Allen and J.R. talk about the mundane effort from last week. Then the guys touch briefly on the NY Post article about the stadium and they preview Columbus.

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Castella-dios / Ep 374 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 374:

He came, he scored, he conquered. Valentine Castellanos departs NYCFC as one of the team’s most adored players. While the deal surrounding his departure was not one for the headlines, his legacy will remain strong and solid in New York. And as the player said himself via instagram, “This is not goodbye but see you later.”

This week Chris Campbell joins Mike and Mike Allen to discuss the striker’s impact on the club and what happens next for NYCFC.

In the second segment, Joe Lowery from Backheeled.com and The Total Soccer Show comes on to give his outsiders perspective on all things NYCFC and some USMNT topics.

The show wraps up with a look at Taty’s last game, the victory against Inter Miami including an interview from the midweek with Alfredo Morales.

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