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.
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.
It was another cold home opener for NYCFC in the Bronx but the boys in blue were on fire as they made easy work of CF Montreal 4-1. Then the team travelled to Guatemala for leg 2 of the Concacaf Champions League Quarterfinals and looked very poor playing some of the club’s worst soccer since 2015. Luckily, they were good enough to advance 5-5 with the away goals advantage.
This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen welcome two guests to the show. Hady Raphael from The Ball Is Round podcast gives his thoughts on CF Montreal and then in the CCL recap they are joined by Chris Campbell of the Outfield to try and explain what happened in Guatemala.
Not many NYCFC fans made it to Vancouver for the second regular season match for the Pigeons. The number probably was not too far off from the number of supporters that traveled to Connecticut for the first leg of the CCL Quarterfinals.
This week the guys discuss the 0-0 draw from the weekend and then reconvene on Tuesday after the 3-1 victory over Communicaciones.
NYCFC did not play it’s best game yet still was minutes away from escaping LA with a point. The pigeons had overcome some questionable calls by referee Joe Dickerson to reach the 90th minute level, but a Keaton Parks error would leave the Galaxy a golden opportunity and they capitalized.
This week the guys discuss the opening week loss and the Champions league victory that helped them advance to the quarterfinals.
