Tag Archives: VAR

To VAR Or Not To VAR / Ep 246 / Blue City Radio

Episode 246:

Another Thursday episode for Blue City Radio. This week Mike and J.R. talk about the big story from the two games, VAR. Dylan Butler from MLSSoccer.com and Pro Soccer USA joins the show to discuss his time as the media pool reporter covering NYCFC.

The guys also look at the upcoming schedule and where they think NYCFC will place at the end of the season. Also included are locker room interviews with Taty Castellanos, Jesus Medina, Alex Ring, Anton Tinnerholm, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, Ben Sweat and Sebastian Ibeagha.

Not Skipping a Beat / Ep 184 / Blue City Radio

Episode 184:

Domenec Torrent stepped into the limelight Saturday afternoon.  He took charge of his first training session and then lead NYCFC to victory over Toronto FC on Sunday.  We all can agree, the team on the field was Patrick’s but it did not take long for Torrent to start making even slight adjustments to improve NYCFC’s game play and ultimately earn the three points at home.

This week Mike, Jon and J.R. discuss the new head coach’s debut.  We also hear from Anton Tinnerholm, Ben Sweat, Sebastian Ibeagha and Jo Inge Berget post game.  And then there’s some World Cup talk and NYCFC Academy discussion.

Costly Mistakes In Houston / Ep 179 / Blue City Radio

Episode 179:

Friday night NYCFC and their supporters were on a high.  The continuous rumors about Head Coach Patrick Vieira departing died down as the team arrived in Houston.  They had the momentum of the 4-0 victory against Colorado to build upon, and then at 1:04 into the game Albert Elis would head a ball past Johnson and off the post.  Immediately, the anticipation turned into agita.

David Villa would score in the 6th minute, but that’s all the offense NYCFC could muster and with the team making three critical mistakes, it would cost them three points.

Mike, Jon and J.R. discuss the NYCFC loss, the Champions League Final and a little VAR in this week’s episode.  We also have some of Patrick Vieira’s post game comments courtesy of Roddy Russell from the NYCFC Nation.

Villa Gets 400 and 401, But More Importantly NYCFC Get 3 / Ep 171 / Blue City Radio

Episode 171:

David Villa was recently criticized for being a ball hog.  On Sunday April 29, versus FC Dallas, Villa proved his detractors wrong being a distributor and playmaker creating multiple chances for NYCFC and having a key pass on the team’s first goal.

Mike, Mike and J.R. look back at the game and break down the key plays.  Mike also brings back locker room quotes from Alex Ring, Anton Tinnerholm, Jon Lewis, Ben Sweat and Sebastian Ibeagha.

The Captain Returns / Ep 167 / Blue City Radio

Episode 167:

Add Mercedes Benz Arena to your list of “Must Visit Soccer Venues in the US”.  It’s as simple as that.  From the facility, to the affordable concessions, to the constant sell-outs there is so much to love about MBS. Luckily for NYCFC, the venue did not intimidate and the visitors left with a solid 2-2 draw retaining their undefeated record.

Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen break down the game and discuss all the key plays.  We also have quotes from Sean Johnson, Jo Inge Berget, David Villa and Alex Ring.

Medina Betters Melia and NYCFC Betters KC / Ep 157 / Blue City Radio

Episode 157:

The new MLS Season is here.  Mike, Jon and J.R. get right into breaking down the 2-0 victory in Kansas City.  The guys discuss the lineup decisions by Vieira, the impact of VAR on the game and punishing counter attack that almost lead to three goals for the Blues.

Look forward to our preview show later this week as we prepare for the Home Opener versus the LA Galaxy this Sunday.

 

 

Inconsistent All the Time, Joe Goldstein and NYCFC visits Adidas NYC / Ep 129 / Blue City Radio

Episode 129:

Mike and Jon watched the Toronto game together on Sunday and then broadcast an episode of City Post Game Live, so needless to say, they were pretty much over the 4-0 loss to the league leaders, TFC.

Luckily, Mike had the fortune to attend the NYCFC Team Signing event in Manhattan earlier in the week.  The guys listen to the interviews captured there and discuss those chats with the players.

In the second segment, Joe Goldstein from Seeing Red and a bunch of other outlets joins the show to discuss this week’s game, the Hudson River Derby.

Finalizing the Roster, San Antonio FC’s Darren Powell and Jon’s Premonition / Ep 106 / Blue City Radio

Episode 106:

NYCFC added five players in the last week.  Jon and Mike discuss the players that the team added and predict their roles in the 2017 roster.  Jon adds that he believes that the team is fully focused on winning MLS Cup this year.

The guys also discuss the two preseason games and specifically the Video Assisted Replay event from Saturday’s game that resulted in David Villa’s red card.

In the second segment Mike and Jon welcome San Antonio FC head coach, Darren Powell, to discuss NYCFC and their USL affiliation.