Tag Archives: Heber

Will Heber Return and Tyler Kern Previews FC Dallas / Ep 335 / Blue City Radio

Episode 335:

So much exciting soccer happening, but not for NYCFC.

The USMNT rebounded after going down a goal in Honduras and scored four unanswered heavily supported by the effort of FC Dallas striker Ricardo Pepi. The victory is the first for the US in the most recent round of World Cup qualifying.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the keys from that game and then welcome Tyler Kern from FC Dallas radio to give us some insight into the player and the rest of the squad.

After previewing the opponent for Tuesday, the guys recap the most recent loss for NYCFC as they dropped all three points to league leaders, New England Revolution.

Getting to Know FC Cincinnati / Ep 310 / Blue City Radio

Episode 310:

This week the guys invite Brad Weigel from Cincy Soccer Talk on the show to get a better understanding of what to expect from the last place team in the East from 2020.

Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen also discuss the NYCFC preseason roster and schedule as the team arrived in Orlando.

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.

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.

Bound For Glory / Ep 249 / Blue City Radio

Episode 249:

NYCFC stumbled in New England on Sunday, but that’s nothing new. NYCFC has only one win and one draw in their five previous trips to Gilette Stadium. The 2-0 loss to the would keep NYCFC from earning the first place spot in the eastern conference, but only for a short time as Columbus Crew would pitch in and defeat Philadelphia securing the number one spot and home field for New York up through the MLS Cup Final.

That drama all unfolded in real time as the players watched huddled in the Gilette locker room. This week Mike, Jon and J.R. look at the two games from this week. They look at the implications of NYCFC holding the number one seed and they also share post game interviews from Ronald Matarrita, Sean Johnson, Tony Rocha, Sebastian Ibeagha and Heber.

Chatting with Joe Tolleson / Ep 245 / Blue City Radio

Episode 245:

NYCFC got three points on their away trip to Vancouver, but it could prove to be a costly three points as the fulcrum for the team’s early turn around, Heber, left the match in the tenth minute complaining about tightness in his right quadriceps.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen talk about the game, the lack of defensive options for the next two games with six NYCFC players receiving international call-ups. In the second segment, Joe Tolleson from the Yes Network joins the show to discuss NYCFC’s 2019 campaign.

“I Love This Team” – Shep Messing / Ep 244 / Blue City Radio

Episode 244:

It’s been a crazy week for NYCFC. Cincinnati away, Columbus home and then Red Bull. A great rebound from the loss in Atlanta.

This week Mike, Jon and J.R. look back at the home leg of the 2019 Hudson River Derby. To help tell the story the guys welcome Shep Messing to the show. There’s also post game audio from Heber, Rocha, Mackay-Steven, Ibeagha and Matarrita.

The show wraps up with a discussion of the fans’ top NYCFC goals.

Dome-nant and Dome-nated / Ep 242 / Blue City Radio

Episode 242:

NYCFC would play two very different games this week. Thursday evening at home Dome Torrent’s choices and game plan lead to a dominant performance against Houston. Sunday afternoon NYCFC would head south to the comfort a dome stadium in Atlanta and get dominated.

Mike, Jon and J.R. take a look at the two games, both as a unit, and individually. They also include post game comments from Eric Miller, Heber, Alex Ring and Dome Torrent. Lastly, they discuss your comments about the weekly topics.

Thank You Zlatan For the 3 Points / Ep 229 / Blue City Radio

Episode 229:

This week NYCFC continued its month long road trip with a journey to LA and that trip came at just the right time as the Galaxy have been struggling to find their early season mojo. The LA squad was also playing their second game this week after losing 3-1 away at Columbus.

Mike, Jon and J.R. are joined by Ivan (@110by70) to discuss the key plays from Saturday. They also look at what the new formation does to NYCFC’s depth as they move toward the dog days of summer and the schedule congested end of the season.

In the final segment the guys respond to the listeners’ first trimester grades for the club.

Dome, Master of the Draw / Ep 227 / Blue City Radio

Episode 227:

Is three games enough to demonstrate an understanding of philosophy? Mike, Jon and J.R. look back the last week and discuss the two home games. They also discuss what seems to be working for NYCFC and where some of the biggest holes remain.