Debutants In the Spotlight / Ep 265 / Blue City Radio

Episode 265:

NYCFC played their first international competitive match and passed the test with flying colors. It was by no means the perfect game, but luckily for Ronny Deila’s team their performance was strong enough on the attacking side to leave some room for error.

This week Mike, Jon and J.R. take a look at what worked for the team and what tweaks Deila might make for the home leg on Wednesday.

In the second segment the guys welcome Danny Urquia from Los Fuisiosos who was down in Costa Rica for the game. He shares his stories and perspective on the event.

Bring On the Champion’s League / Ep 264 / Blue City Radio

Episode 234:

The time has arrived. Supporters have begun their journey’s south and the team itself is headed down to Costa Rica ahead of Thursday’s match up.

Mike, Jon and Mike Allen take a listen to two new media interviews, one with Sean Johnson and the second with Head Coach Ronny Deila. In between the two interviews the guys welcome Jose Recamon from Soccer Investments to help give us perspective and insight on AD San Carlos.

Stadium Blues and Stadium News / Ep 263 / Blue City Radio

Episode 263:

The chaos began last Wednesday. Yes, just a week ago things were kind of quiet on the NYCFC front. Then the first report surfaced from Costa Rica. Then there was the fan jersey launch event in midtown. Then there was the NY Times article. Then there was the official announcement on the CCL venue… do you need to hear more?

This week Mike, Jon and JR try to cover all of the drama and they try to get all of the perspectives in one guest-packed show. First up, Carol Martinez from Minervas joins the show to explain the sentiment of the upset fanbase.

In the second segment NY Times reporter David Waldstein joins Mike and JR to discuss his article from last Friday and to elaborate on the details he uncovered on NYCFC’s stadium plan.

The show wraps up with Anthony Merced (@nycsportsworld) as he brings us his interview with NYCFC CEO Brad Sims.

From Opaque To Cloudy / Ep 262 / Blue City Radio

Episode 262:

NYCFC’s leadership took the first steps towards a new direction last week. Club CEO, Brad Sims, and COO, Matt Goodman, both took time to answer questions from fans. It is the possible beginning to a newly transparent team structure.

This week Mike, Jon, JR and Mike Allen discuss what this new approach will mean for fans as they patiently wait for the start of the 2020 season. The guys also take a long distance look at the newest signing for the team, Icelandic defender, Gudmundur Thorarinsson.