Episode 298:
NYCFC confirmed the rumors from last week about Alexandru Mitritia heading to Saudi Arabia on loan for the remainder of 2020 and all of 2021.
This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss what his departure means for the club and how it impacted the team as they split their two home matches for this week.
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Episode 297:
NYCFC took another early lead on Saturday down in Florida. A fourth minute volley from Alexandru Mitrita started off a thrilling first half in a game where the club would need all of its five subs to hold on to the victory.
This week Mike, Jon, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the key points of this road victory.
Then they invite Chris Campbell (@SoupInNYC2) to the show to get his opinion of the game. Chris also fills the listeners in on the most recent stadium news from The Outfield.org.
In the last segment Mike, J.R and Chris discuss the wild rumors surrounding Designated Player, Alexandru Mitrita, following his departure from the club for International Duty with Romania.
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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.
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Episode 232:
We kickoff this week’s episode with the celebration of Liverpool’s Champions League victory. Long time listeners are all too well versed on Jon Sauerschell’s love for the club, so he gets the ball rolling with his account of experiencing those moments from Saturday.
Then Mike, Jon and J.R. breakdown the game versus Columbus from Saturday evening. This week’s show also includes training audio with Keaton Parks and Dome Torrent as the guys talk about the match up for Thursday versus FC Cincinnati and also further ahead to the US Open Cup match the following week,
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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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Episode 221:
LAFC and their supporters rolled large into New York this past weekend. Carlos Vela’s brace was enough to secure a point for the away side. NYCFC fans got to see more of the brilliance of their newest Designated Player as Alexandru Mitrita scored a beauty goal to give the home side a lead in the first half, but it would be a lead they would relinquish twice during the match.
Mike, Jon and J.R. welcome Justin Egan from The Outfield NYC to the show to discuss the game from the weekend and some rumors that have fans buzzing.
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Episode 220:
Sean Johnson had to come up big for NYCFC in the 2019 Home Opener. The keeper knotted three saves for the Cityzens as DC United would use their quick passing to create chances. James Sands made his second straight start helping to stifle the attack of Wayne Rooney and Luciano Acosta.
Mike, Jon and J.R. do their best to get to your questions and frustrations after NYCFC continue to defend well, but cannot find the back of the net.
In the second segment Chris and Christian, the duo behind LAFC podcast, Shoulder2Shoulder join the guys on the Gabila’s Knish hotline to preview the Sunday match up in the Bronx.
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Episode 216:
Preseason is in full swing and NYCFC have signed their third DP. Alexandru Mitrita joined the club in Abu Dhabi on Monday taking the team’s final DP slot for 2019. Mike, Jon, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the new signing and his role on the club.
In the second segment, Ray Selvadurai, the Director of Coaching from Manhattan Soccer Club, joins the guys to talk about Manhattan SC’s new USL II club and other connections the program has with NYCFC.
The guys wrap up the show looking at the team’s current roster and pick a Best XI and then talk quickly about the USMNT’s January camp that included Sean Johnson and Jonathon Lewis.
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