Tag Archives: MLS preseason

Welcome Thiago (No the Other One) / Ep 353 / Blue City Radio

Episode 353:

With just over a week to go before NYCFC begins the CCL tournament the team made a splash signing, adding Brazilian defender, Thiago Martins, to the roster. The 26 year old will definitely change the look of NYCFC’s back line and hopefully for the best.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the impact of the signing and give their thoughts on how Ronny Deila will adjust to fit Thiago into the rosters.

In the second segment the guys welcome their resident Costa Rican expert, Jose Receman, to the show to discuss NYCFC’s opponent in the first round of CCL, Santos de Guapiles.

Taylor Twellman Delivers the Goods / Ep 351 / Blue CitY Radio

Episode 351:

NYCFC started preseason this week. Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen do their best to discuss what they can because of the limited information available from the club, but let’s face it, this episode is all about the great conversation the guys have with ESPN analyst, Taylor Twellman. Enjoy this one. It was a blast to record.

Kreis Doing Kreis Things And A Look At Orlando / Ep 313 / Blue City Radio

Episode 313:

For the third straight Summer Olympic Games the United States will not be sending a team. The U23’s lost their semi-final match to emerging Concacaf powerhouse Honduras. U23 Head Coach, Jason Kreis, was criticized for his roster selection, his in game decisions and his post game comments to the team following the loss.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen talk about the impact of missing out on another cycle. In the second segment Michael Citro from The Mane Land joins the show to preview what Orlando City has been doing in the offseason.

Tayvon Gray and NYCFC’s New LB, No The Other One / Ep 312 / Blue City Radio

Episode 312:

This is a special week for Blue City Radio as the guys welcome their first NYCFC first team player ever to the show as defender Tayvon Gray joins Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen for an interview from preseason camp in Florida.

The guys are discuss the addition of LB Chris Gloster to the roster and talk more preseason notes.

They end the show with a conversation about the USYNT U23’s as they continue their run towards qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics.

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.

Mita-Rita (Romanian Messi), Manhattan SC, and a Sprinkle of USMNT / Ep 216 / Blue City Radio

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.

One Preseason Game Down, One More (Publically Available) Preseason Game to Go with Martin Bihl / Ep 154 / Blue City Radio

Episode 154:

After a fourteen year career in MLS, Chris Wingert announced his retirement from professional soccer on Monday.  Mike, Jon and J.R. begin the show discussing Chris’s career and where he fits in legacy of NYCFC.

For the second segment and the rest of the show Martin Bihl from Last Word On Soccer joins the show to discuss the friendly from Saturday versus Atletico San Luis and the preseason to date.  We also start to layout who we feel are Vieira’s starting XI.

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NYCFC Plays Two in LA, Mikey Lopez Returns to Texas, and Jon Agrees With What He Says / Ep 153 / Blue City Radio

Episode 153:

As luck would have it Mike, Jon and J.R. would kick off the show with a hot topic and before the show could be posted, NYCFC would announce an update to the story negating Jon’s comments and changing the narrative.  We honestly can’t complain, we are pleased that they heard the criticism and make the necessary arrangements.

In the second segment San Antonio FC midfielder Mikey Lopez joins the show.  Together with the guys they talk a little Legend Mentoring, Texas geography and social media superstars.  Mikey also shares his feelings on returning to Texas and the chance to be reunited with old friends.

The guys wrap up the show discussing the game versus LA Galaxy and the positive impact of the NYCFC Academy players on the preseason camp.

NYCFC Roster Depth, Ian Joy, Girls’ Academy and Predictions / Ep 107 / Blue City Radio

Episode 107:

Mike and Jon discuss the final preseason game for the 2017 season.  It was an important game because NYCFC debuted three players for the game.  The guys close out the first segment with their thoughts on where players sit on the Depth Chart; who starts, who’s competing, who’s not even close? It’s all there.

The second segment features one of NYCFC’s newest podcasters, Ian Joy.  Ian gives his impressions on what this team is capable of achieving if the pieces fit together.  He also talks about his new project, Soccer Joy NYCFC.

The show ends with a talk about the news that NYCFC is adding a Girls’ Academy program this year and some 2017 first team predictions.

Welcome To the Diskerud Show / Ep 102 / Blue City Radio

Episode 102:

NYCFC released the roster of players attending pre-season training in Jacksonville, FL.  Two players not on the list, Mix Diskerud and Josh Saunders.  Both players who are very much foundational pieces of the club’s history were unceremoniously not invited to the team’s training camp.

Jon and Mike talk about the rest of the roster including NYCFC Academy player James Sands, the first academy player to attend a first team camp.

In the second segment, Chris Magalee from NYCFC Nation joins the show to continue the conversation.