Tag Archives: USMNT

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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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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The USMNT’s Biggest Game Since Couva / Ep 391 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 391:

It was a draw that felt like a loss to Wales on Monday, followed by a draw that felt like a win versus England on Friday. Now the US is in a must-win position as they face Iran.

This week the show is all about the World Cup and how the USMNT got into this place in the group stage.

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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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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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Cushing’s Debut / Ep 369 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 369:

The moment finally arrived, the start of the Cushing Era began this week with NYCFC hosting Colorado on Father’s Day. The team played to an uninspiring 1-1 draw.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen break down the match. They also share postgame quotes from Anton Tinnerholm, Alfredo Morales, Tayvon Gray, Gedion Zelalem and Alexander Callens.

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Thank You, Ronny. Hi, Justin Haak / Ep 368 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 368:

For the second time in their short history an NYCFC Head Coach left the team for a job in Europe mid-season. The biggest difference between this departure and that of Patrick Vieira in 2018 was that the news broke much sooner to Deila’s departure. There was no weeks long tug of war between the coach and the media. There was the game in Belson Stadium, the away match in Minnesota and then all of a sudden Ronny was gone.

This week Mike, J.R. and Chris Campbell from the Outfield discuss the news of Nick Cushing being named interim head coach for the rest of the season.

In the second segment the guys welcome NYCFC homegrown midfielder, Justin Haak, to the show to talk about his career at NYCFC.

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USMNT and NYCFC II Double Header / Ep 359 / Blue City Radio

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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 field for the first time ever in Queens. The home team losing 4-3 on PK’s after regular time ended 2-2.

This week Mike and Mike Allen discuss the US’s impressive victory in Orlando and then they welcome Blue City Radio contributor, Bjorn Bellenbaum to the show to discuss the action from St. John’s.

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