Tag Archives: Patrick Vieira

Magno-ficent Draws / Ep 462 / Blue City Radio

Episode 462:

NYCFC wrapped up their four game road trip with a pair of exciting draws. The pigeons in back to back games would have to earn points after conceding the opening goal.

Justin Haak, Matt Freese and Talles Magno would all have impacts on the games this week. Mike Anderer, J.R. deBart, and Mike Allen take a look at the games from the past week and dig deeper into the odd handling of one of the club’s best prospects in Talles Magno.

Khiry Shelton Opens Up About NYCFC and His Path To SKC / Ep 270 / Blue City Radio

Epsiode 270:

This week’s episode features an interview with the first ever NYCFC Superdraft pick, Khiry Shelton. The 26 year old player talks about his memories from his time with the club and the challenges he’s faced in his career that has helped him develop into the role he holds today under Peter Vermes at Sporting Kansas City.

L – D – L – W / Ep 182 / Blue City Radio

Episode 182:

NYCFC started off the week with another miserable performance in the US Open Cup.  Patrick Vieira threw out what ever lineup he could conjure with the limited number eligible players.  The bright spots were the first start for Jon Lewis, the first 2018 appearance for James Sands and the first team debut of 15 year old Joe Scally.

NYCFC would draw Atlanta United on the weekend 1-1 at Yankee Stadium despite peppering Brad Guzan with 25 shots, 10 of them on target.

The next loss would be the biggest, the departure of head coach Patrick Vieira.  After weeks of speculation and rumors and denials, the official announcement was made that Vieira would be taking over for Nice.

The next move while technically an unknown, should be considered a win.  NYCFC shortly after making Vieira’s departure official would name Domenec Torrent as the new head coach.

Dylan Butler from MLSSoccer.com and ProSoccerUSA joins the show to discuss Vieira’s legacy and the impact on NYCFC.

Vieira’s Wonderful World of Aah’s / Ep 181 / Blue City Radio

Episode 181:

Patrick Vieira did his best to emulate the magical wizard in the movie classic.  In traditional magician’s style he distracted Orlando with a bizarre alignment that seemingly confused some of the NYCFC players as the team missed passes and was uncoordinated on attack.  They were saved in the first half by the spectacular finish of Tajouri-Shradi and the missed PK by Orlando Captain Sacha Klestjan.

And then, by the stroke of his wand and a spell out an ancient leather-bound text, the real NYCFC was revealed in all it’s 4-3-3 beauty.

Mike, Jon and J. R. take a look at the lineup and decisions by Vieira trying to understand the rationale and the long game by the coach.  We also hear post game clips from Ben Sweat, Alex Ring, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, Jon Lewis and Sean Johnson.

World Cup Excitement Grows, NYCFC Prepares For a Busy Week / Ep 180 / Blue City Radio

Episode 180:

If you are not already excited for the World Cup,  this episode cannot help you.  If you are, then let us throw another log on the fire and get that flame of anticipation burning.

Last night Fox Sports hosted a Send Off Event for their World Cup broadcasting team at the Russian Tea Room in Manhattan.  Join us as we talk with Tony Meola, Kate Abdo, Ally Wagner, Fernando Fiore, Alexi Lalas, John Strong, Rob Stone, and Stu Holden.

Earlier in the day, Mike Anderer was at NYCFC training so we also have audio from that session including interviews with Patrick Vieira, Ebenezer Ofori and Tommy McNamara.

Vieira Confronts Reports of His Departure / Ep 178 / Blue City Radio

Episode 178:

It had become something NYCFC fans have gotten used to, rumors that another European club has been courting Patrick Vieira to lead their struggling team to prominence.  This was different.  Early last week what was just wild speculation turned into confirmed reports of team representatives traveling from France to New York and additional reports that Vieira himself traveled back to France this past weekend.

When NYCFC hosted the media at training, for the first time that I can recall, the attention was more off the field than on it.  While we watched the team continue to develop its comfort in the 3-5-2 formation, the conversations were more about updates and what the newest source from Europe was sharing.

This week’s episode includes the media scrum from Vieira as he tries to keep the team focused on the task at hand.  We also include two interviews with Ronald Matarrita and Rodney Wallace as the pair share the stories of their journey together both with NYCFC and Costa Rica.

David Villa, My My, Never Want to Let You Go / Ep 177 / Blue City Radio

Episode 177:

NYCFC started the rainy Saturday off with a celebration of David Villa and his four hundred goals for club and country.  It ended with Yankee Stadium and the NYCFC fans congratulating him on continuing to add to the total.

In the midst of the celebrations, there is a dark cloud hanging over NYCFC with the rumors of Patrick Vieira leaving the club getting more intense every week.

Mike Allen, J.R. and Mike welcome Trey Fillmore from Blue Balls Podcast to discuss the Colorado game and so much more.

Clash Of the Titans / Ep 175 / Blue City Radio

Episode 175

NYCFC needed to bounce back from a difficult match in NJ and it wasn’t going to be an easy ask facing the number two team in the west, MLS newcomers, LAFC.

In a game that was wide open at times and where it appeared both offenses were not struggling to create chances, just finish them, NYCFC proved strong enough to earn another tough road point.  In fact they’ve earned points in 5 of their league leading 7 road matches this season already.

Jon Sauerschell returns to the show after a hiatus following the birth of his son. Jon, Mike and J.R. get caught on the storylines around NYCFC and then recap the game in LA.

Does Redemption Lie in LA / Ep 174 / Blue City Radio

Epsiode 174:

NYCFC look to change the narrative and prove once again that they are one of the top teams in MLS.  The first chance to for them to make their case is Sunday evening in LA.

Mike and J.R. both attended NYCFC training this week. They have audio from Anton Tinnerholm, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi and Patrick Vieira.  They also interview John Rojas from Soccer In the City.

Pointing Fingers Is Not Enough For NYCFC To Get the Win / Ep 173 / Blue City Radio

Episode 173:

It took 4 minutes for NYCFC to lose on Saturday.  Some say it took even less.  Sadly, NYCFC fans would have to suffer through another 92 minutes of the game.  While the banter was heated leading into this match as usual, Red Bull stunned NYCFC and quieted their fans early.

Anthony Merced, the newest Dude In Blue, joins the show to discuss his recap and defends his case against our resident geography guru, J.R. deBart.

It was a bad performance by NYCFC, we hope our episode was less painful, but similar to Saturday, you might have to wait for the second half to find the bright spots.