Tag Archives: dc united

Mediocrity FC / Ep 469 / Blue City Radio

Episode 469:

Let’s face facts. After 28 games it is becoming clear that NYCFC under Nick Cushing is a mediocre team. Occasional flashes of brilliance, long stretches of possession without purpose, but worst of all a commitment to underperforming talent. Last year in 2023 the team suffered through the extended Barraza experiment and in a “rinse and repeat” pattern 2024 saw the Bakrar drought go on and on. Even after the emergence of Alonso Martinez, Bakrar still finds his way on to the pitch for 20 minutes per match.

This week Mike Anderer, J.R. deBart and Mike Allen take a long hard look at the club’s identity as being a mid-table side that will compete, but ultimately lacks the talent to be a top tier team in the league. Nick Cushing has put his stamp on the squad and the ink-stained image on the crest reads, “Ordinary”.

Climbing The Table / Ep 366 / Blue City Radio

Episode 366:

NYCFC earned their first road win of the season last Wednesday down in DC. Then the Pigeons hosted Chicago at CitiField on Sunday and beat the visitors 1-0 to earn a record fifth straight clean sheet victory.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen review the week and look ahead at Wednesday’s Open Cup game versus New England.

Shradi Too Hotty And the Thiagol! / Ep 324 / Blue City Radio

Episode 324:

After losing in the late stages of the game versus New England, NYCFC bounced back in a big way defeating Atlanta on Wednesday and then in thrilling fashion downing DC United with a goal that will talked about for decades.

This week the guys take a look back at the two games and where the team sits just under a third of the way through the 2021 campaign.

A Wake Up Call In DC And Brad Sims / Ep 315 / Blue City Radio

Episode 315:

NYCFC had a strong start to the 2021 Season that lasted all of 25 minutes. After that they looked overmatched as they lost to DC United in the season opener.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the game, the reports about the European Super League and some other MLS news.

In the second segment the guys share some audio from Brad Sims as he addressed the media last week ahead of the start of the season.

Pre-Season Interviews, Games, and Looking at C United / Ep 311 / Blue City Radio

Episode 311:

This week Mike and Mike Allen sit down and listen to the interviews that Ronny Deila and James Sands held with the media from last week. Then the guys discuss the first preseason scrimmage against the Chicago Fire.

In the last segment Mike welcomes Ted Meyer from the RFK Refugees Podcast as we look ahead to the first game of the season down in Audi Field.

La Revedere Alexandru / Ep 298 / Blue City Radio

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.

A Whole Lot of Soccer / Ep 235 / Blue City Radio

Episode 235:

This week the NYCFC talk from the guys bookends some discussion about the Women’s World Cup happening in France and the Concacaf Gold Cup happening in the United States.

Mike, Jon and J.R. begin by talking about how NYCFC’s newest winger will affect the line up and player’s minutes going forward. They also look at the USWNT performance thus far in France as Mike shares some of his first hand accounts from his trip there.

The show wraps with some talk about the unlikely US Open Cup run as NYCFC advance to the Quarterfinals in July versus Orlando after two consecutive victories in the tournament.

Night Sweats and a Pair of Tens / Ep 219 / Blue City Radio

Episode 219:

The 2019 MLS Season is upon us.  NYCFC took to Orlando and much like the 2015 season, they took a lead and conceded late to settle for a draw.  This year the team is lead by midfielder captain, Alex Ring.  It is obvious that the team still needs to iron out some wrinkles, but one thing was proven on Saturday, Alexandru Mitrita is the real deal and will be a very fun player to watch in 2019.

Mike, Jon, J.R. and Mike Allen talk about the news of the week, recap the match in Orlando and look ahead to this weekend’s Home Opener.

Audi Field Was Impressive, NYCFC, Not So Much / Ep 204 / Blue City Radio

Episode 204:

Here’s a challenge for you.  Attend a soccer match, analyze it, hop into your car and then discuss the game with a friend while driving on a highway for two hours.

That’s what co-host Mike Anderer attempted to accomplish on Sunday evening.  In this week’s episode J.R. deBart handles the hosting duties while Mike weaved his way up the Beltway and through Delaware following NYCFC’s first visit to Audi Field and a road loss to DC United.

This week’s episode includes comments from Alex Ring and at the end of the show an interview with Jonathon Lewis.

Au Revoir DC, Cheers Tommy Smyth / Ep 113 / Blue City Radio

Episode 113:

Patrick Vieira made some interesting decisions in preparing his game plan for Saturday’s match versus DC United.  Unfortunately, they didn’t go as planned and NYCFC fell to DC 2-1.  Mike and Jon look at the biggest moments of that game and respond to your questions about the team through five games in 2017.

In the second segment Philadelphia Union analyst and Sirius XM host, Tommy Smyth, joins the show to discuss the upcoming fixture set for Friday at 7pm.

The guys close out the show with final thoughts on DC and a brief conversation about the joint bid for the 2026 World Cup.