This week NYCFC hosted FC Dallas in their last game of the three game homestand and their last game before playing four on the road so a result was critical. Nick Cushing had a tough decision to make after Richy Ledezma put in a stellar performance against Nashville the week earlier. Where would Santi play?
Gabe Segal gave way after three consecutive starts to the DP as he took his first shot as the striker and the gamble paid off.
This week Mike and J.R. welcome Jake Ritter and Justin Egan to the show to discuss the win from CitiField as well as a look ahead against Toronto.
The Boys from the Bronx began their relocation process to the borough of Queens. For the first time since announcing the proposed location on their own soccer specific stadium, NYCFC hosted a game in CitiField and it was a party.
NYCFC got their first win against Nashville SC and they did it in front of a raucous crowd that included an exuberant Mayor Adams and Councilman Moya.
This week Mike, JR and Mike Allen welcome two guests to the show. The first is John Baney from Area Sports Network and Hudson River Blue. The second is match analyst for MLS, Devon Kerr.
NYCFC earned a point at home against Atlanta United in a tough fought physical match. The Boys In Blue were disappointed not to earn all three points after going up a man in the second half, but Atlanta’s proven this year to be a tough opponent for all in the early stages of the season.
This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen invite MLS color commentator, Kyndra de St. Aubin to the show to get her insights on NYCFC and the first quarter of the MLS season.
In the final segment the guys break down the draw in the Bronx and share audio from the locker room post game.
It is never easy to get a result on the road in Major League Soccer. Even more difficult in certain stadia. NYCFC fans should know that more than most after seeing the Boys From the Bronx collect more points at home than any other MLS team since 2016.
This week NYCFC took a deserved point away at New England, although Rev’s head coach, Bruce Arena, might disagree.
Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen take a deep dive into the 1-1 draw from the weekend and discuss other team updates.
