Tag Archives: MLS Cup Playoffs

Playoff Derby Preview With Calen Carr / Ep 477 Blue City Radio

Episode 477:

This week the guys bring you a special preview episode because on Saturday NYCFC hosts Red Bull in what is their most important MLS matchup to date and most important derby game since Thiago Andrade lost his temper in the 2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals.  

Mike Anderer, J.R. diBart and Mike Allen welcome former MLS player and current MLS Season Pass color commentator, Calen Carr, to the show in the second segment to get his perspective on both of these teams heading into this weekend’s game.

Just Like the Coach Drew It Up / Ep 476 / Blue City Radio

Episode 476:

NYCFC traveled to Cincinnati for game three of the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs and kept the number three seed in the east to a nil-nil draw. The game was decided by penalty kicks and Matt Freese proved to be just as important in the moment as he has been all season long.

This week Mike Anderer, J.R. diBart and Mike Allen look back at round one of the playoffs and look ahead at the all-important Hudson River Derby matchup on November 23 in CitiField.

Au Revoir, Montreal / Ep 386 / Blue City Radio

Episode 386:

NYCFC become only the second American team to travel to Canada in the MLS Cup Playoffs to earn the victory. On Sunday the Pigeons flew north of the border and easily defeated CF Montreal in front of their home fans. Similar to Decision Day, it was a costly victory. Three players suffered injuries and it was only because of a lack of subs that Talles Magno was forced to hobble around the center circle in the waning minutes of the match.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen welcome back Adam and Justin from the Post 90 Podcast to get into the key moments of the victory and the guys all give their thoughts on the Eastern Conference Final rematch coming up this Sunday in Chester.

A Costly Decision Day Win and an Inter Miami Playoff Preview / Ep 384 / Blue City Radio

Episode 384:

For the first time in their history NYCFC traveled down to Atlanta and came home with three points. Those three points would help NYCFC maintain their position in the Eastern Conference table, but it would come at a cost. Interim Head Coach, Nick Cushing, expressed concern over the injuries to Tayvon Gray, Talles Magno and Alfredo Morales after the game.

This week Mike and Mike Allen are joined by two great guests. Amanda Collins from Switch the Pitch helps recap the match in Atlanta and then in the second segment Franco Panizo from Miami Total Futbol gives us his perspective on NYCFC’s first round playoff opponent.

Cup Bound! / Ep 347 / Blue City Radio

Episode 347:

The anticipation levels are high. The waiting is agony. NYCFC plays in its first MLS Cup Final on Saturday following a dramatic 2-1 win over a depleted Philadelphia Union squad.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen take you through the game in Chester. Then Kyle Pinnell from the Rose City Reviews gives the guys all the ins and outs of the Portland Timbers.

It’s MLS Cup Final week and NYCFC are still alive. This is an amazing feeling.

Excuse Me Sir, I think You Dropped Your Shield / Ep 346 / Blue City Radio

Episode 346:

There cannot be enough said or written about the emotions from Tuesday night’s game in Gillette Stadium. NYCFC fans travelled close to a thousand strong to visit the home of MLS Supporter Shield winners, The New England Revolution and witnessed an instant classic.

Save this one to your hard drive because it is one you are going to watch over and over. The 2021 MLS season has not been the best for NYCFC. There was Taty’s drought, the team’s drop from second place to eighth, four plus games without scoring a goal, the loss of Tinnerholm and then Parks, the streak of games with yellow cards and red cards and suspensions. All of those collective moments culminated into a thrilling victory and for the first time in club history, a chance to play in the Eastern Conference finals.

This week Mike an Mike Allen welcome Chris Campbell from the Outfield to the program to discuss the semifinal game.

In the second segment Matt Ralph of The Brotherly Game joins to guys to give us his insights on Jim Curtain’s Union squad.

Come On New York!

Advancing Feels So Very Good / Ep 345 / Blue City Radio

Episode 345:

NYCFC wasn’t the best team for the entire game but they were the best team when it counted. The Pigeons came out to a slow start and absorbed some first half pressure by Atlanta. For stretches of the second half it looked like there was only one team on the field.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen recap the first round win from Yankee Stadium. Then in the second segment Sam Minton from The Bent Musket joins Mike to preview the Conference Semifinal match up against New England.

The guys close out the show with some thoughts of their own on the November 30th game.

Stay Golden Taty! / Ep 343 / Blue City Radio

Episode 343:

NYCFC didn’t beat the Philadelphia Union on Sunday in Yankee Stadium but the way the game played out and the emotions after felt like a victory to both the fans and the players.

Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen look back at the 1-1 draw and break down the key moments and performances.

In the second segment the guys discuss the recent interview that Brad Sims did with Glenn Crooks and Roberto Abromowitz.

Not Gudi ‘Nough / Ep 303 / Blue City Radio

Episode 303:

Seriously, what can you say about NYCFC in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Despite having a very good road record, the club’s road playoff woes continue to haunt them. This year not only did the team lose in dramatic fashion, but it also solidified a rivalry that the league had been forcing since both Orlando City and NYCFC joined the league.

But in true NYCFC form, the playoff loss is not the biggest story of the week. Pablo Maurer from the Athletic released an in depth article detailing the allegations from former intern, Skyler Badillo.

This week the guys address the article, the club’s response thus far and what steps need to take place. They also have the author of the article, Pablo Maurer (@MLSist) on the show to discuss how the piece came together.

The Tackle Redux & Stadium News / Ep 254 / Blue City Radio

Episode 254:

The moment is forever frozen in time, the look of disbelief on Maxi’s face, Mata raising his arms up awaiting the crucifixion from teammates and fans.

This week Mike, Jon and J.R. take another look at the loss for NYCFC in Queens that ended the 2019 season.

In the second segment Chris Campbell from The Outfield joins the show to discuss his in depth look at NYCFC’s search for a stadium site.

The show wraps up with the post game comments from Keaton Parks, Alex Ring, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi and Anton Tinnerholm.