A NEW 10 Emerges / Ep 296 / Blue City Radio

Episode 296:

NYCFC entered last week knowing that they were going to need a new #10 player for the next 4-6 weeks following the injury to Maxi Moralez. After the midweek clash with Toronto the club found themselves looking for a new #9 after the season-ending injury to Heber.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the team’s up and down week as they would split the two games.

The guys break down the best and worst moments from the 0-1 loss to Toronto and the 4-0 victory over FC Cincinatti.

Deila’s Soft Underbelly / Ep 295 / Blue City Radio

Episode 295:

For the second time in three weeks NYCFC traveled up to Gilette Stadium to face the New England Revolution. In the first game a relatively fit NYCFC squad grabbed all three points with a 2-0 victory. The second trip would be much more difficult. Injuries to some key starters as well as a yellow card suspension meant the starting XI for Ronny Deila would be very different.

So was the result. NYCFC still created chances, but they were unable to convert any of them. On the opposite side of the field, New England would three times put the ball in the back of the net, but all three times from offside positions. In addition, Sean Johnson would be forced to make seven saves.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen break down the New England game and then take a look at a Ronny Deila with the help of a clip from Jake Beckhard of Blue Balls Podcast.

Ugly Wins Still Count / Ep 294 / Blue City Radio

Episode 294:

NYCFC closed out the first phase of the MLS Regular season in local markets by hosting FC Cincinnati in Red Bull Arena.

A game that looked locked up by the 60′ quickly turned tense as FC Cincinnati Head Coach, Jaap Stam, made some in game adjustments while Ronny Deila continued his rigid form of under utilizing substitutions.

This week Christian Smith from Husdon River Blue joins the show to give his insights. Together with Mike and Mike Allen the trio discuss the in stadium atmosphere and what NYCFC got right and wrong on Saturday.

Perfect storm Draw / Ep 293 / Blue City Radio

Episode 293:

This week NYCFC traveled down to DC to face eastern conference rivals, DC United. The team missed a few early chances and that would prove costly with Ben Olsen’s team was content in thinking a draw was their best hope.

Mike, Jon, JR and Mike Allen discuss the DC United game and share some audio from Head Coach Ronny Delia.

Tinnerboom Forever / Ep 292 / Blue City Radio

Episode 292:

Saturday night NYCFC finally started to resemble the team that won the Eastern Conference in 2019. It wasn’t a perfect game, but it was a strong performance that should demonstrate to the league that the team fans saw in Orlando was not a finished product.

This week Mike, Jon, J.R. and Mike Allen breakdown the key plays to the game. They also have the obligatory conversation about the Messi rumors.