Tag Archives: Atlanta United

The Captain Returns / Ep 167 / Blue City Radio

Episode 167:

Add Mercedes Benz Arena to your list of “Must Visit Soccer Venues in the US”.  It’s as simple as that.  From the facility, to the affordable concessions, to the constant sell-outs there is so much to love about MBS. Luckily for NYCFC, the venue did not intimidate and the visitors left with a solid 2-2 draw retaining their undefeated record.

Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen break down the game and discuss all the key plays.  We also have quotes from Sean Johnson, Jo Inge Berget, David Villa and Alex Ring.

“The Best High Press Team Ever” Falls to NYCFC, Plus a Chat with Brian Dunseth / Ep 117 / Blue City Radio

Episode 117:

Some were expecting a dynamic match on a damp Sunday in the Bronx, but NYCFC played what David Villa called the best game the team has played so far.  In the end, the home team walked away with three points against Atlanta United.

Mike and Jon discuss the game and where the team’s bright spots are through eight games.

In the second segment Sirius XM’s, Brian Dunseth joins the guys to give his thoughts on the new-look NYCFC.

NYCFC 2.0 Handles the Crew and Eric Quintana Explains ATL / Ep 116 / Blue City Radio

Episode 116:

Without Andrea Pirlo or David Villa, NYCFC head to Mapfre Stadium, a place they’ve never won and get a gritty 3-2 victory.  Newcomers Ben Sweat and Manchester City Loanee, Yangel Herrera both factored heavily into the outcome teaming up for the equalizer in the second half.  Herrera also getting an assist on NYCFC’s goal ahead goal.

After breaking down the game and discussing what this outcome means for the future of NYCFC, Mike and Jon invite Eric Quintana (@EricGQuintana) from Mouths of the South Podcast to join the show and breakdown the Atlanta United ahead of their first trip to New York.