Blue City Radio Podcast

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 →