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Episode 472: After a statement win in Harrison NJ last week, NYCFC had to host two games as the home team in the same arena. Both games the boys in blue were victorious setting up some great momentum going into the international break and then the return to Decision Day in Montreal on October 19. … Continue reading Let’s Call It New York City FC Arena / Ep 472 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 471: Historic moments often come completely by surprise. NYCFC’s first MLS Cup Championship was the pinnacle moment for fans, but it was a cup final. Expectations were high, but the outcome was plausible. The team had earned a chance to have that special moment. This past week NYCFC traveled to their home away from … Continue reading Total Eluberation / Ep 471 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 470: For a club and organization that talks so much about identity and focusing on their own style of play NYCFC’s performances are the furthest thing from consistent. It has been a theme and talking point about this young group of players all season long and this week was a perfect example of the … Continue reading Will the Real NYCFC Please Stand Up? / Ep 470 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 469: Let’s face facts. After 28 games it is becoming clear that NYCFC under Nick Cushing is a mediocre team. Occasional flashes of brilliance, long stretches of possession without purpose, but worst of all a commitment to underperforming talent. Last year in 2023 the team suffered through the extended Barraza experiment and in a … Continue reading Mediocrity FC / Ep 469 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 468: Not much goes smooth and simple with NYCFC. Their first-ever signing is now scorned by half of the fanbase, their second biggest signing arrived months later than anticipated, heck, even Jason Kreis misspoke during the expansion draft that gave Orlando the first pick in that year’s superdraft. Since day one there has been … Continue reading Crest-Fallen New York City FC / Ep 468 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 467: Each week the goal is to find a whimsical title for the episodes but this week required brazen honesty. NYCFC flew to Columbus and played the reigning MLS Champions to a hard fought 2-2 draw for 90 minutes. The final score would be 4-2 after the home side notched two goals in stoppage … Continue reading Ted Unkel Is Not the Reason Why NYCFC Lost In Columbus / Ep 467 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 466: MLS regular season returns and there are only nine games remaining. NYCFC dropped points in a crucial match-up against a struggling Chicago Fire side on Saturday night in Flushing. This week the two Mikes (Anderer and Allen) are joined by Justin Egan and Chris Campbell of The Outfield to talk about Leagues Cup, … Continue reading The Outfield Take Over / Ep 466 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 465: After shocking Tigres in Red Bull Arena last Tuesday night, NYCFC took reigning MLS champions, Columbus Crew, to PK’s in a tense quarterfinal match on Saturday night. NYCFC returns to MLS league play this coming Saturday at home, in CitiField against the Chicago Fire. The big question is which team will show up … Continue reading Was Leagues Cup a Confidence Builder for NYCFC? / Ep 465 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 464: Talles Magno’s time with NYCFC will never be clearly defined in a single term or word. His arrival was met with high praise and fanfare. He was a key to the NYCFC offense often drawing double team defense that created space for others to operate. He was a magician with the ball at … Continue reading Square Peg Departs After Not Fitting Into Round Hole / Ep 464 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 463: Nick Cushing and NYCFC can only face the team in front of them. Whether it be an MLS squad weakened by injury and suspension or a struggling Liga MX side the Boys In Blue have to compete against their opponent and win the points. This past Sunday Queretero, a team that has failed … Continue reading Garber’s Cash-Grab Cup Recap / Ep 463 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 462: NYCFC wrapped up their four game road trip with a pair of exciting draws. The pigeons in back to back games would have to earn points after conceding the opening goal. Justin Haak, Matt Freese and Talles Magno would all have impacts on the games this week. Mike Anderer, J.R. deBart, and Mike … Continue reading Magno-ficent Draws / Ep 462 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 461: This weekend hosted a magnificent Euro 2024 Final, a chaotic and scary Copa America Final, and a snoozefest of an NYCFC match between an injury-riddled away side and simply a poor home side in Chicago. This week JR Dibart takes the hosting duties and talks about all the week’s topics with Mike Allen … Continue reading Summer Of Soccer Rolls On With Scott Churchson / Ep 461 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 460: This week’s episode could almost be recorded at any given time in the year. The USMNT under performed under Gregg Berhalter and NYCFC won a home game and then lost a road game. There really is not much shocking about these occurrences. This week the guys take a moment to talk about Berhalter’s … Continue reading USMNT Out Of Copa and NYCFC Split the Week / Ep 460 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 459: NYCFC has a history of bright young players that burst on the scene hoping to secure a spot on the squad and cement their relationship with the fanbase. This year Malachi Jones did both with his speed, talent and smile. Sadly during the 4-2 victory from Friday against Orlando City, the winger suffered … Continue reading A Costly Win At Home / Ep 459 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 458: Patrick Vieira had the difficult task of managing the last chapter of Andrea Pirlo’s NYCFC career. It was clear that despite Pirlo’s ability, the player did not fit the system Vieira was crafting for the team. In Pirlo’s final season with NYCFC he started less than half of the team’s regular season games … Continue reading The Case Of the Missing DP / Blue City Radio / Ep 458 →

Episode 457: What started as a rainy stormy night became a beautiful evening in the Bronx. NYCFC was poised to take on a formidable foe in the Columbus Crew and hope to maintain their record breaking streak of victories. Unfortunately three second-half goals by the visitors would be too much for the Pigeons to overcome. … Continue reading Delays, Debuts and Da Silva / Ep 457 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 456: It is a story that Don Garber would like to see go away. It is an MLS story that’s only competition on the global sportspages was a scampering raccoon. It was the accusation from John Herdman against Nick Cushing. It was the accusation that the league admitted was without evidence. This week Mike, … Continue reading MLS (Major League Slander) / Ep 456 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 455: It has been said in creative circles that a key to success is to create to an audience of one. The creative juices flow easier when the distractions of trying to please others are removed and the end-product is better. This week Mike Anderer tests that theory. J.R. Debart was a last minute … Continue reading Oh To Be 37 Again / Ep 455 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 454: First we saw the emergence of Hannes Wolf, then there was the raccoon in Philly, and in New England it was Big Bird to save the day. NYCFC is hot. They are in fact the hottest team in the league. This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen take a look at the game … Continue reading The Bronx Zoo / Ep 454 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 453: After falling in their last home game of five in a row to Colorado there was some nervousness amongst the NYCFC fanbase, and it was justified. The team was pathetic on the road in 2023 and had a difficult schedule looming. Nick Cushing quipped after the Colorado loss, “We’ve won 10 points out … Continue reading Rivalries Weak / Ep 453 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 452: Some weeks the guys sit and wonder what they will talk about. After all the way NYCFC has been playing under Nick Cushing has not always been the most thrilling soccer. This week as the final minutes of the match in Toronto ticked down they knew this episode would be a little different, … Continue reading Tussles with TFC and Touring with Cheyenne / EP 452 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 451: David Lee, Nick Cushing and company have made the conscious decision to fill the New York City FC roster with an abundance of young men. Young men that are still developing mentally, physically and emotionally. On a team where the veteran players are 26 years old the only thing coaches can count on … Continue reading Cushing’s Wayward Home For Boys / Ep 451 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 450: NYCFC played the fourth of their five-game homestand on Saturday night and despite falling behind early to a team that has frustratingly gotten the best of them, a late winner by Alonso Martinez sealed the three points. This week Mike and J.R. welcome one of the more polarizing members of the NYCFC social … Continue reading The Smell Of Victory Is In the Air / Ep 450 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 449: This weekend was a high-point for NYCFC fans. The team capped off another victory against an Eastern Conference rival, DC United, but more importantly Mayor Adams and Councilman Moya were on hand in CitiField to officially recognize the approval of NYCFC’s soccer specific stadium in Willet’s Point. The guys this week discuss the … Continue reading Valley Of the Ashes, No More / Ep 449 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 448: New York City FC won. New York City won by scoring more than one goal in a game. New York City won because they scored more goals than the opposing team. New York City FC… you get the idea. This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen look back the team’s win against New … Continue reading Clean Sheets And Bangers / Ep 448 / Blue City Radio →

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 … Continue reading (Insert Witty Title Here) / Ep 447 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 446: New York City FC has been in a horrible scoring drought since the end of 2022. In 2023 the club average just over one goal per game and things are not looking better to start 2024 with the club in scoring in only half of their first six matches and only scoring more … Continue reading Is Nick Cushing’s NYCFC The Antithesis of Entertainment? / Ep 446 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 445: What can be said about New York City FC’s performance away in Cincinnati? The team was headed to the defending Supporter’s Shield winners from 2023 missing six players to international duty, one to suspension and two key attackers out because of injuries. The outlook was bleak from the beginning of the training week … Continue reading Def-Con 3 Points / Ep 445 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 444: New York City FC took a step towards redemption on Saturday night in Yankee Stadium. Against a severely depleted Toronto FC, Nick Cushing lead the team to a 2-1 victory. This is the first victory for the team after conceding the first goal since 2022. This week Mike Anderer and Mike Allen welcome … Continue reading A Step In the Process / Ep 444 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 443: New York City FC played its home opener on Saturday in front of 24,000 freezing wet fans and conceded two goals after the 80th minute to lose to Portland 1-2, and that’s the good news. The team came out blazing in the first 25 minutes and did well to control the rest of … Continue reading New York City FC, 2026 MLS Champs? / Ep 443 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 442: NYCFC travelled for the first time to St Louis. Nick Cushing knew the style of the club, the players knew what to expect from the opposition and still they looked woefully unprepared for the match. Credit where credit is due, St Louis are an excellent team, but NYCFC should not be man-handled the … Continue reading St. Louis Blues / Ep 442 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 441: For much of the offseason NYCFC fans and pundits were focused on the roster for NYCFC. Who was going to be signed to bulster the thin attack and replace the goals scored from the likes of Castellanos, Heber and Pereira? Well David Lee signed some attackers and while they all haven’t arrived and … Continue reading Is Help On the Way For NYCFC? / Ep 441 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 440: Is Nick Cushing Mister Consistency? Not based on his 2023 lineup decisions but this is 2024. NYCFC has a roster that he had a strong hand in shaping so now is the time for Nick to show us his true colors. This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the last elements of … Continue reading Mr. Consistency, Nick Cushing / Ep 440 / Blue City Radio →

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 … Continue reading Unpacking NYCFC Preseason At Coachella / Ep 439 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 438: NYCFC starts its next and final phase of preseason with the Coachella Valley Invitational out in Indio California. The three games will prove an interesting test for the head coach and the players as they try to balance honing the tactics for 2024 while still awaiting the arrival of key pieces of the … Continue reading Cushing’s Cadre / Ep 438 / 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 … Continue reading NYCFC: SNAFU / Ep 437 / 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 … Continue reading NYCFC’s New Look For 2024 / Ep 436 / 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 … Continue reading MLS vs US Open Cup, David Lee vs MLS Pre-season Calendar / Ep 435 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 434: If you missed Blue Christmas this year check out the YouTube channel for NYCFC The City Boys Show and find their great video from the night. This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss MLS Cup 2023 and say “goodbye” to the Season of Vibes. Thank you to all of the listeners and … Continue reading 2024 Can’t Come Soon Enough / Blue City Radio / Ep 434 →

Episode 433: This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen recorded the episode while the second leg of the USMNT’s tie versus Trinidad and Tabago Nation’s League Quarterfinal matchup. This lead to a conversation on why some US Soccer fans tune in or turn off different competitions. The guys also discuss the Sustainability Plans that were … Continue reading Does Nations League Matter? / Ep 433 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 432: The MLS Cup Playoffs roll on, but with NYCFC not participating the guys talk about a myriad of subjects including Emma Hayes being rumored to take over as head coach for the US Women’s National team. Eventually Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen do discuss the NYCFC roster announcement and the message sent to … Continue reading USWNT Coaching Changes, NYCFC Roster Changes, and Does History Matter? / Ep 432 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 431: The day would eventually come. The possibly lingered in the distance like a mirage in the desert. Was NYCFC going to keep their playoff appearance streak alive? No. Now comes the reset. The team will continue to train for the next few weeks as the MLS Cup Playoffs roll on, but all of … Continue reading Is NYCFC Turning Die-hard Fans Into Casual Fans? / Ep 431 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 430: If you haven’t brushed up on your Shakespeare the title of this week’s episode is a quote from Hamlet. The quote was chosen because a recurring theme from NYCFC this season has been the indecisiveness of head coach, Nick Cushing. The lineups were constantly changing. The tactics were always being tweaked. The only … Continue reading Though This Be Madness, Yet There Is Method In’t / Ep 430 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 429: NYCFC and Nick Cushing knew going to Miami was going to be an important challenge on their bid to make the MLS Cup Playoffs. They were given some glimmers of hope as two of Miami’s bigger stars remained injured and unavailable for the contest. It’s the hope that can kill you. This week … Continue reading The Blame Game / Ep 429 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 428: NYCFC took all six points this week at home against a very strong Orlando team and a completely opposite woeful Toronto. Nick Cushing used Talles Magno and Mounsef Bakrar in the attack for the first time on Wednesday and then again on Sunday. It’s the first time the attacking duo shared the field … Continue reading Cushing’s Three Dimensional Checkers / Ep 428 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 427: Since the introduction of NYCFC into Major League Soccer in 2015 the rivalry matches between NYCFC and Red Bull have always been special games filled with drama, tension, and memorable moments. This past weekend in Yankee Stadium the script changed and a toothless NYCFC wasted nearly an hour of the match without recording … Continue reading The Hudson River D’Oh-by / Ep 427 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 426: There were times when earning four points in a week would be considered a positive for NYCFC. There were times when a back-up rookie striker with two goals and less than 500 minutes would be considered a non-story. In 2023 as the team sits on 30 points with six games to go and … Continue reading The NYCFC Exodus Continues… / Ep 426 / Blue City Radio →

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 … Continue reading The Legend of Maxime / Ep 425 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 424: Mike Allen returns to the NYCFC press box and to Blue City Radio. The relationship between Mike and NYCFC head coach, Nick Cushing, has improved greatly since the last time the two met tet-a-tet in the Citi Field press conference room, but the results are eerily similar. NYCFC continues to get the chances … Continue reading Rinse and Repeat, the NYCFC Way Of Losing Under Cushing / Ep 424 / Blue City Radio →

Episode 423: This past week was a tough one for NYCFC fans. Add to that the loss of the US Women’s National team to Sweden and it compounds the misery. Only the return of NYCFC legend, Maxi Moralez, can lessen the blow to fans. This week Paul Harvey (@Thundering165) and Chris Campbell (@SoupInNY27) from The … Continue reading The Outfield Take Over BCR / Ep 423 / Blue City Radio →