Tag Archives: MLS Cup

MLS Is Blue! / Ep 348 / Blue City Radio

Episode 348:

There are times when it still doesn’t feel real. For all of the hope and promise that NYCFC has given its fans during the first six seasons, there was always that let down in the playoffs. The fan base has seen the team fail in the playoffs more than they’ve seen them fail in the regular season.

But this year, after the drought, after the miserable results against Red Bull and Chicago, this year when the team and their fans went to Foxborough, MA, this year would be different.

Endulge Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen as they talk about the MLS Cup and what it means to them and to all the NYCFC fans around the world.

Cooligan and the Gang / Ep 147 / Blue City Radio

Episode 147:

The 2017 MLS Season has finally come to an end.  Congratulations to Toronto FC on a truly remarkable season.

Mike, Jon and JR Dibart discuss some of the NYCFC news that came out this week including the departure of Fred Brillant and the reported signing on a new RB.

In the second segment, Christian Polanco of The Cooligan’s joins us to share his experience from MLS Cup and talk a little NYCFC and he also explains his personal reason for wanting Khiry Shelton traded.

NYCFC’s First Roster Moves, MLS Cup Preview and Gulati Out / Ep 146 / Blue City Radio

Episode 146:

The table is set for a rematch between last year’s MLS Cup Finalists, Toronto and Seattle, but these are very different teams from last year.  Clint Dempsey while not at full strength is very active in the Sounder’s attack and TFC added depth and creativity, most notably in the addition of Victor Vazquez to the already potent offense.

Mike and Jon take their usual places behind the mic for this episode and Nick Chavez joins the guys for a preview of the MLS Cup Final.  The guys also tackle the breaking news about Sunil Gulati and his announcement that he will not seek re-election for US Soccer President in February.

Lastly, the guys tackle the NYCFC news on player options as the club releases some key players from the 2017 campaign.

Episode 100 Is 100% Fun! / Ep 100 / Blue City Radio

Episode 100

Recorded live from Ryan’s Daughter, the 100th episode is a loose and fun look at the MLS Cup and NYCFC’s 2016 season.  Mike and Jon were joined by Martin Bihl of Last Word on Sports and Nick Chavez from Soccer Newsday and some great fans to talk NYCFC.

Together the guys look at the highs and lows of 2016.  They also talk about the new acquisitions, the two Seans.

They also take advantage of the fans that came out and get their thoughts on the team.

We look forward to seeing all of you at next year’s event and during the 2017 season.  The next episode will be out right around MLS Superdraft.  From Jon and Mike, thanks to all of the listeners.  This has been a great year of podcasting for us and we are both so humbled by your enjoyment of the show.  Thanks to the guests.  It means so much to us that you take time out of your schedules to call in to the show.  Last but not least, thanks to the club, team staff and players.  None of this would be possible without the partnership.  It is greatly appreciated.

The End Is Near: MLS Cup & NASL’s Future? / Ep 99 / Blue City Radio

Episode 99:

This week Mike and Jon start on the somber note as they discuss the unfortunate loss of life in the Colombia plane crash from last week.  The conversation transitions to the story from Empire of Soccer on the New York Cosmos and their release of all their players.

In the second segment the guys discuss newcomer Sean Okoli who joins NYCFC from USL’s FC Cincinnati.  Following that they discuss the chaos that was the Eastern Conference Final that ended in a 7-5 Aggregate.

Last but certainly not least, Calen Carr from MLSSoccer.com joins the show to share his thoughts on the MLS Cup Final, playing in the league, and talks about walkmans and pre-game music.