Tag Archives: USWNT

Was Leagues Cup a Confidence Builder for NYCFC? / Ep 465 / Blue City Radio

Episode 465:

After shocking Tigres in Red Bull Arena last Tuesday night, NYCFC took reigning MLS champions, Columbus Crew, to PK’s in a tense quarterfinal match on Saturday night.

NYCFC returns to MLS league play this coming Saturday at home, in CitiField against the Chicago Fire. The big question is which team will show up for Nick Cushing on Saturday, the gritty squad from the two most recent games or the passive group that could barely muster any offense against New England and Queretero?

This week Mike Anderer, J.R. deBart and Mike Allen talk about all that and more on Blue City Radio

Garber’s Cash-Grab Cup Recap / Ep 463 / Blue City Radio

Episode 463:

Nick Cushing and NYCFC can only face the team in front of them. Whether it be an MLS squad weakened by injury and suspension or a struggling Liga MX side the Boys In Blue have to compete against their opponent and win the points. This past Sunday Queretero, a team that has failed to earn a single point in league play, came to Yankee Stadium and stifled the NYCFC attack earning a point in tournament play.

Mike Anderer, J.R. deBart and Mike Allen breakdown the key moments of the most recent match and highlight the key players of the day including Talles Magno, Maxi Moralez and Justin Haak.

The guys also round out the episode with some conversation about the Canadian soccer controversy and spy scandal that was exposed in the Paris Olympics.

The Smell Of Victory Is In the Air / Ep 450 / Blue City Radio

Episode 450:

NYCFC played the fourth of their five-game homestand on Saturday night and despite falling behind early to a team that has frustratingly gotten the best of them, a late winner by Alonso Martinez sealed the three points.

This week Mike and J.R. welcome one of the more polarizing members of the NYCFC social media community, Coach Joe, to the show to discuss the 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC. Together the three take a look at the key plays and moments from the match and share some post-game audio from the players.

Mike also had a chance to chat with Hannes Wolf during the week at training and they talk about the transition to MLS and settling in at New York City FC.

USWNT Coaching Changes, NYCFC Roster Changes, and Does History Matter? / Ep 432 / Blue City Radio

Episode 432:

The MLS Cup Playoffs roll on, but with NYCFC not participating the guys talk about a myriad of subjects including Emma Hayes being rumored to take over as head coach for the US Women’s National team.

Eventually Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen do discuss the NYCFC roster announcement and the message sent to NYCFC fans about the 2024 season.

Mike Anderer also shares the raw audio at the end of the show from the first exchange he from 2015 with Khiry Shelton.

World Champions, Regional Runner-Ups And a Pigeon With Heart / Ep 237 / Blue City Radio

Episode 237:

For the fourth time in eight tournaments, the US Women’s National Team took the trophy home as World Cup Champions. The final in Lyon, France was a hard fought battle against the reigning champions of Europe, but the US with all the pressure on them rose to the challenge.

This week Mike, Jon and J.R. open the show talking about the US’s run in the tournament. Then the guys pivot to the USMNT as they lost to Mexico in the Gold Cup final. After that the talk gets around to NYCFC and their 1-0 loss again at the hands of Giovanni Saverese and the Portland Timbers. Lastly, Mike and J.R. welcome NYCFCPigeon to the show to hear about his project StreetGols.

A Whole Lot of Soccer / Ep 235 / Blue City Radio

Episode 235:

This week the NYCFC talk from the guys bookends some discussion about the Women’s World Cup happening in France and the Concacaf Gold Cup happening in the United States.

Mike, Jon and J.R. begin by talking about how NYCFC’s newest winger will affect the line up and player’s minutes going forward. They also look at the USWNT performance thus far in France as Mike shares some of his first hand accounts from his trip there.

The show wraps with some talk about the unlikely US Open Cup run as NYCFC advance to the Quarterfinals in July versus Orlando after two consecutive victories in the tournament.

The Women Take Front and Center / Ep 233 / Blue City Radio

Episode 233:

The World Cup kicked off Friday with host nation, France, beating South Korea 4-0. The US Women don’t play their first match until Tuesday, so that’s plenty of time for you to check out our World Cup preview episode.

Trey Fillmore from Blue Balls Podcast joins me, or more accurately hosts me in his studio for the episode. Together we break down some of the key storylines of this cycle. We also share audio from the USWNT Media Day event held at Twitter Inc. in Manhattan.

MetomorphosisFC – Ep 231 – Blue City Radio

Episode 231:

NYCFC under Dome Torrent had gone 30 games with 29 different lineups and while injuries, suspensions and international absences were always factors, Torrent’s inability to settle on a system was most influential.

Earlier this seaon, Torrent found his ideal formation for the squad both at home and on the road as the team went on a seven game unbeaten streak after adapting to a 3-4-3 formation that hinged on the play of the new striker, Heber.

This past week versus Chicago all of that success and consistency went out the window as the team quickly adjusted to a 4-3-3 to adapt to the Fire’s attack. This ultimately forced multiple players out of position and NYCFC was lucky enough to steal a point in Bridgeview.

Mike and J.R. welcome CJ Reo to the show to breakdown this week’s underwhelming draw. They also touch base on the USWNT’s preparations for France and discuss the US U20’s as they compete in Poland in the U20 World Cup.

Presidential Vacancy, USWNT Dominates, Herrera Returns / Ep 202 / Blue City Radio

Episode 202:

NYCFC hasn’t played yet this month.  In fact it won’t be until fourth week of the month until NYCFC plays their first match.  That delay might not bother NYCFC fans now that they know that Yangel Herrera is close to returning to the pitch.

There’s still plenty of soccer going on during this break.  There’s USWNT games in the Concacaf Women’s Championship and there are a pair of USMNT friendlies including NYCFC’s own Ben Sweat.

In this week’s episode Mike and J.R. welcome Trey Fillmore back to the show to discuss the recent stories around NYCFC and US Soccer.

Episode 30: Pirlo Party, MC Bousquette and a Busy August

Ep 30:

Jon and Mike give you a recap of NYCvORL.  Jon tells you where he thinks the Pirlo introduction ranks in terms of key NYCFC moments.  Then MC Bousquette checks in with us to talk NYCFC, USWNT and Sky Blue FC.  Then we wrap up with a look ahead at Montreal and what will be a very busy August for the club with 6 games.