Tag Archives: World Cup Qualifier

USMNT and NYCFC II Double Header / Ep 359 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 359:

The USMNT returned from Mexico and easily defeated Panama to all but clinch a spot in the World Cup Finals scheduled for later this year. A hatrick for Christian Pulisic bookended goals from fellow attackers, Paul Arriola and Jesus Ferreira.

In an as equally awaited match up north, NYCFC II would take the field for the first time ever in Queens. The home team losing 4-3 on PK’s after regular time ended 2-2.

This week Mike and Mike Allen discuss the US’s impressive victory in Orlando and then they welcome Blue City Radio contributor, Bjorn Bellenbaum to the show to discuss the action from St. John’s.

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Running On Fumes / Ep 358 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 358:

NYCFC knew they had a tall task ahead of them hosting Philadelphia at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. The Pigeons were one game away from a much needed rest after the whirlwind preseason and Champions League run. Philadelphia came in hoping to avenge the playoff loss the previous year.

This week the guys give their thoughts on a poor game, but also look that the bright spots of the match. Then they discuss the look ahead at the inaugural NYCFC II season and some crucial World Cup Qualifiers for the USMNT.

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A Chilly Reception In Canada for the USMNT / Ep / 352

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Episode 352:

Gregg Berhalter was oddly content with the US players’ performances on Sunday as the US lost 2-0 to Canada. Yes, the early goal conceded by the US was a self-inflicted wound, but the result was still not good enough and there is concern that the coach will be slow to correct errors with only four games remaining in the qualifying cycle.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen invite former NYCFC defender, Kwame Awuah, on the show to discuss the growth of soccer north of the border.

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Now Hiring DM’s and Strikers and a USMNT Loss / Ep 134 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 134:

Between International Call-ups and injuries, NYCFC will be pretty thin for Wednesday’s game versus Sporting KC.  Things improve, but just moderately for Saturday’s game against Portland Timbers.  Luckily for Vieira, both of this week’s home matches are against Western Conference opponents.

Martin Bihl from Last Word on Sports joins Mike and Jon this week as the trio try to figure out how Patrick Vieira will approach these games.

In the middle segment the guys breakdown the USMNT World Cup Qualifier loss from Friday night in New Jersey.

 

 

 

 

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Depleted Roster for NYCFC, USMNT Visits NYCFC House, and the HRD / Ep 133 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 133:

In a week of mostly bad news for NYCFC, the only bright spot was the 1-1 draw from Red Bull Arena on Friday night.

Mike and Jon start off the show discussing some of the news that trickled out during the week.

In the second segment the guys breakdown comments from Bruce Arena, Michael Bradley, Tim Howard and Christian Pulisic from the US Soccer press conference at NYCFC House.

Finally the guys give their thoughts on the third game of the season between NYCFC and Red Bull.

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International Breaks for Everyone / Ep 111 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 111:

With NYCFC and most of the MLS on international break, Jon decided it was time for his first break of the season.  Jon being the dynamic co-host he is, Mike had to bring in two guys to fill his spot.

First Jeff Weisinger from SBI drops in to give us his first hand account of USAvHON.

Then Martin Bihl, the Joan Rivers of Blue City Radio, takes over to discuss NYCFC’s first three games.

Then Mike and Jeff discuss the upcoming match versus San Jose.

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