Tag Archives: World Cup

Qatar World Cup Stories and USMNT Camp Drama / Ep 393 / Blue City Radio

Episode 393:

The soccer world and the sports world mourned Friday night as the word spread that iconic journalist, Grant Wahl, died while in Qatar covering the World Cup.

This week Mike, J.R. Debart and Mike Allen welcome Jon Sanchez from the NYCFC Forever Podcast on the show. Together they talk about Grant Wahl’s passing, the experience of being in Qatar for the World Cup and the drama unfolding around the USMNT.

Anniversaries and Goodbyes / Ep 392 / Blue City Radio

Episode 392:

The USMNT put up a good fight, but in the end the young squad of Americans looked like boys playing against the men of the Netherlands. Some costly poorly timed mistakes were the difference between advancing and packing your bags.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen take a moment to look back at last year and the anniversary of the Eastern Conference Final against Philadelphia and the week leading up to MLS Cup.

Then the guys put a bow on the USMNT in Qatar.

The USMNT’s Biggest Game Since Couva / Ep 391 / Blue City Radio

Episode 391:

It was a draw that felt like a loss to Wales on Monday, followed by a draw that felt like a win versus England on Friday. Now the US is in a must-win position as they face Iran.

This week the show is all about the World Cup and how the USMNT got into this place in the group stage.

Signing the Deed / Ep 390 / Blue City Radio

Episode 390:

It still doesn’t feel real. Will it really be happening? After watching the Metro Stars enter the league in 1996 and seeing them settle for a soccer specific stadium on the border of Newark, NJ thirteen years after their first game, NYCFC fans so the days and years on the calendar pass by. Would it actually happen?

This week the guys discuss the two big stories in NY soccer, NYCFC’s stadium announcement and the USMNT’s return to the World Cup.

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.

Welcome Dome, Now Beat the Red Bulls / Ep 186 / Blue City Radio

Episode 186:

NYCFC are 9-4-4 through the first half of the season.  It’s been a chaotic last few weeks in and around the club with the departure of Patrick Vieira and the arrival of Dome Torrent.  NYCFC took once again to the streets of New York City, specifically to the iconic Rockefeller Plaza in a partnership with Telemundo to bring fans a unique watch party experience.  To highlight that activation NYCFC held two media events on the mini-pitch at the plaza.  The first was Tuesday with players: Alex Callens, Jesus Medina, Alex Ring, Sean Johnson, and Rodney Wallace.  The second was with new Head Coach Domenec Torrent.

Enjoy this week’s preview episode.

NYCFC Can’t Contain the Fire, Russia Impresses NYCSC / Ep 185 / Blue City Radio

Ep 185:

NYCFC headed to Chicago to take on a mediocre Chicago Fire team and NYCFC responded with a mediocre performance.  Seemingly plagued with the inability to start road games with the proper intensity NYCFC once again conceded an early goal.

The Blues would battle back to close out the half leading 2-1, but the creative play of the Fire’s Kattai on the right wing would be too much for the NYCFC defense and Sean Johnson as the team would relinquish the lead and fail to find an equalizer.

Torrent in his second game confounded some with late substitutions and the team confounded him with their erratic attacking style.  Look for things to change once he gets more familiar with the squad.

In the second segment Dave Moncion (author of the “It Happened Without Warning” chant) @doobie_rockz from New York City Supporters Club joins the show to talk about his experience in Moscow watching the World Cup.

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.

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.