Tag Archives: Maxime Chanot

(Insert Witty Title Here) / Ep 447 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 447:

This is what we’ve come to. The well is running dry of ideas and excuses as to why New York City FC continues to waffle and struggle. This is no longer an anomaly. This is New York City FC’s identity under Nick Cushing with this current roster. Gone are the promises of turning it around. Gone are the dreams of being near the top of the table. Gone are the multi-goal games and rosters capable of winning Golden Boot honors.

This week Mike Anderer welcomes Adam and Justin from Post90 Podcast to fill in for Mike Allen and J.R. and the pair offer more support to Blue City Radio than Julian Fernandez and Augustin Ojeda have offered to New York City FC.

The trio go over the draw in CitiField that kicks off the five-game homestead for the club.

In the show they share quotes from Nick Cushing, Hannes Wolf, Thiago Martins, James Sands, Keaton Parks and Birk Risa.

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Unpacking NYCFC Preseason At Coachella / Ep 439 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 439:

This week Mike Anderer and J.R. DeBart welcome Andrew Leigh from Hudson River Blue on the show as the three discuss the NYCFC preseason matches that were streamed from Indio, CA.

Andrew also gives a deeper look into his conversation with former NYCFC legend, Maxime Chanot, as they discuss the creation of La Fabrique Academy which opens in March of this year.

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The Legend of Maxime / Ep 425 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 425:

I’m a little confused about what to write. There’s a sense of disbelief about the announcement from today. It’s a sensation we all recognize. That pause when we ask ourselves, “Is this really happening?”

Yes, the longest tenured player for NYCFC has abruptly left the club to return to Corsica. Just shy of his 200th appearance for the club, Maxime Chanot made the difficult decision to go home.

Few can fault his logic, but the criticism is evident for Nick Cushing and David Lee, if Maxime’s decision was influenced by the culture in the locker room.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen get into the rumors that are now official. They also talk about Messi’s trip to NJ and recap the 3-0 loss away in Cincinatti.

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The Justin Haak Redemption Curve / Ep 419 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 419:

It was another week for NYCFC with two consecutive draws. Nick Cushing’s squad was hopeful to build off the momentum of the first road win away in Montreal but a poor clearance by defender, Justin Haak, in the Charlotte game would prove to be costly. NYCFC did earn a point in that match thanks to a late goal by Braian Cufre. It was more late heroics in Columbus as Justin Haak entered the history books being the first home grown player to score in a competitive match. Sadly the intensity of Columbus even down a man would prove to be more pressure than NYCFC could absorb.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen look back at the crazy two games and even touch a little on the USMNT as they continue their Gold Cup run.

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Tempers Flare In Toronto, Chatting with Tyler Terens / Ep 409 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 409:

NYCFC fans were hopeful that the team would carry their home form momentum on the road for their first of five road games over the next month. Unfortunately a late injury to Gabriel Pereira and the insertion of Kevin O’Toole to the starting lineup would be enough change for NYCFC to disrupt the chemistry.

Despite abysmal play in the first half, the away side would be even at the half time, but the scoreline would change quickly.

This week Mike and Mike Allen give a deep dive into the 1-0 loss and share some of the postgame audio.

In the second segment the guys welcome MLS play-by-play announcer, Tyler Terens (@TNTerens) to give his thoughts on NYCFC and joining the Apple TV broadcast team.

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The Soccer Subs Podcast Live Up To Their Name / Ep 403 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 403:

NYCFC came out for their second home game of the season and blitzed DC United for the first half, but a resilient performance allowed the visitors a late chance at earning a road point.

This week Mike and Mike Allen welcome Ronny Tapia from The Soccer Subs Podcast on the show to discuss the week in MLS and the result from Saturday in the Bronx.

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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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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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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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