Monthly Archives: May 2019

MetomorphosisFC – Ep 231 – Blue City Radio

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Episode 231:

NYCFC under Dome Torrent had gone 30 games with 29 different lineups and while injuries, suspensions and international absences were always factors, Torrent’s inability to settle on a system was most influential.

Earlier this seaon, Torrent found his ideal formation for the squad both at home and on the road as the team went on a seven game unbeaten streak after adapting to a 3-4-3 formation that hinged on the play of the new striker, Heber.

This past week versus Chicago all of that success and consistency went out the window as the team quickly adjusted to a 4-3-3 to adapt to the Fire’s attack. This ultimately forced multiple players out of position and NYCFC was lucky enough to steal a point in Bridgeview.

Mike and J.R. welcome CJ Reo to the show to breakdown this week’s underwhelming draw. They also touch base on the USWNT’s preparations for France and discuss the US U20’s as they compete in Poland in the U20 World Cup.

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Wondo Takes the Goal Crown and Tony Meola Talks MLS 1.0 / Ep 230 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 230:

Chris Wondolowski not only broke Landon Donovan’s Goal Scoring record, he shattered it. The San Jose forward put four in past a porous Chicago Fire defense on Saturday. The guys talk about that record and Wondo’s legacy in the game.

In the second segment Fox Sports Analyst and Sirius XM host, Tony Meola, joins the show to discuss a plethora of topics from USMNT, NYCFC and knishes.

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Thank You Zlatan For the 3 Points / Ep 229 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 229:

This week NYCFC continued its month long road trip with a journey to LA and that trip came at just the right time as the Galaxy have been struggling to find their early season mojo. The LA squad was also playing their second game this week after losing 3-1 away at Columbus.

Mike, Jon and J.R. are joined by Ivan (@110by70) to discuss the key plays from Saturday. They also look at what the new formation does to NYCFC’s depth as they move toward the dog days of summer and the schedule congested end of the season.

In the final segment the guys respond to the listeners’ first trimester grades for the club.

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Trois Points Sur La Route / Ep 228 / Blue City Radio

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NYCFC began their four game road trip with a dominant performance against a weakened Montreal Impact last Saturday in Stade Saputo. The Boys in Blue continue to demonstrate a more solid understanding of Dome Torrent’s newly adapted system. The team improved both on the attack creating two goals and countless chances while also holding the Impact to zero shots on target.

In this week’s episode Mike, Jon, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the highlights of the game. They also share some of the listener’s perspectives of NYCFC through the first 10 games of the 2019 season.

There is also post game audio from Sebastian Ibeagha, Sean Johnson, Ben Sweat and Ismael Tajouri-Shradi

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Dome, Master of the Draw / Ep 227 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 227:

Is three games enough to demonstrate an understanding of philosophy? Mike, Jon and J.R. look back the last week and discuss the two home games. They also discuss what seems to be working for NYCFC and where some of the biggest holes remain.

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