A Cushing Defeat / Ep 387 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 387:

It would not be a New York fanbase if the NYCFC fans weren’t divided on how the 2022 season ended. Half are hurt by the loss in the Eastern Conference Final and half consider the playoff run a bonus considering the personnel changes that occurred during the year.

This week the guys put a bow on the season and share their final opinions on Cushing’s short tenure at the helm.

In the second segment Jordan Griffith (@_JordanGriffith) joins us to talk about the atmosphere from Subaru Park and to shed some light on why his twitter feed sometimes can send NYCFC fans into a frenzy.

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Au Revoir, Montreal / Ep 386 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 386:

NYCFC become only the second American team to travel to Canada in the MLS Cup Playoffs to earn the victory. On Sunday the Pigeons flew north of the border and easily defeated CF Montreal in front of their home fans. Similar to Decision Day, it was a costly victory. Three players suffered injuries and it was only because of a lack of subs that Talles Magno was forced to hobble around the center circle in the waning minutes of the match.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen welcome back Adam and Justin from the Post 90 Podcast to get into the key moments of the victory and the guys all give their thoughts on the Eastern Conference Final rematch coming up this Sunday in Chester.

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Adios Miami, NY es Bleu / Ep 385 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 385:

NYCFC hosted Inter Miami at CitiField on Monday night. Miami’s coach, Phil Neville, was vocal about his displeasure with the location of the game. Team owner, David Beckham, was on hand to see one of his team’s stars, Gonzalo Higuain possibly play his last professional match. It was a rainy night in Queens and that helped hide Miami’s tears as they would fall to the champions 3-0.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen take you back through the thrilling game. They also take you into the locker room post game to hear interviews from Anton Tinnerholm, Thiago Martins, Heber and Kevin O’Toole.

In the second segment Sam Savy from CF Montreal podcast, The Ball Is Round, gives us an insider’s look at how Montreal beat Orlando and how he thinks the home side will match up against NYCFC on Sunday.

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A Costly Decision Day Win and an Inter Miami Playoff Preview / Ep 384 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 384:

For the first time in their history NYCFC traveled down to Atlanta and came home with three points. Those three points would help NYCFC maintain their position in the Eastern Conference table, but it would come at a cost. Interim Head Coach, Nick Cushing, expressed concern over the injuries to Tayvon Gray, Talles Magno and Alfredo Morales after the game.

This week Mike and Mike Allen are joined by two great guests. Amanda Collins from Switch the Pitch helps recap the match in Atlanta and then in the second segment Franco Panizo from Miami Total Futbol gives us his perspective on NYCFC’s first round playoff opponent.

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Taking Care Of Orlando and a Chat With Kevin O’Toole / Ep 383 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 383:

NYCFC came out a little sloppy looking after their two week break. A close call took away a potential first half lead. Then the Boys In Blue would let one sneak in on a long throw set piece.

But Nick Cushing has found the magic for this team and two 60th minute subs would be enough to get the victory and leapfrog into third place in the Eastern Conference.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen take a look at the action from Sunday in Red Bull Arena, then in the second segment they are joined by NYCFC defender, Kevin O’Toole (@ktooleszn) to discuss his path to MLS and how MLS Next Pro has helped him prepare for first team minutes.

The guys spend a few minutes at the end to address the USMNT friendlies from last week and the damning report released by US Soccer on the allegations of rampant sexual misconduct in women’s professional soccer.

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Champions Again, and Kings of New York / Ep 382 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 382:

It was a great week for NYCFC and probably an even better one for interim head coach, Nick Cushing. After delivering poor result again and again, the coach finally got two demonstrative wins with a new twist on a familiar formation that proved to be the right recipe for the club.

This week the guys break down the two games and also discuss the impact they can have on the remainder of the season. Stick around till the end and hear Maxime Chanot address the media from the Campeones Cup.

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Cushing Defends His Tactics As the Losses Continue, and an Old Friend Pays a Visit / Ep 381 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 381:

Is the pressure getting to be too much for Nick Cushing? The NYCFC Interim Head Coach appeared to snap at Mike Allen during a post game press conference last week in CitiField. Sadly, that was not the worst part of the coach’s week as his team would lose another game to league debutants, Charlotte FC.

This week Mike Anderer and Mike Allen discuss the contentious interaction from Wednesday and some of the key points from both games. In the second segment, former NYCFC Communications Team member, Woody Wilder, joins the show to discuss the expansion side Charlotte FC.

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Help, I’ve Lost My Star Players and I Can’t Get Up / Ep 380 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 380:

If you were born before 2000 you probably remember this popular television commercial. An elderly woman is home alone and accidentally falls with no one around. She desperately cries out for help but no one can hear her? The audience is left wondering how long she will suffer until help arrives.

The elderly woman is a good representation of NYCFC at the moment. Devastated by long term injuries and the loan departure of Taty Castellanos, the one time point leaders for all of MLS since 2016 captured only three points of a possible 21 since August 1. The reigning champions and former top tier competitors have become mediocre at best, and that’s being kind.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen do their best to break it all down and see if there’s any light at the end of the tunnel.

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Hanging With the City Boys / Ep 379 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 379:

Not really much to say. Martins got hurt early. Gray came on and was excellent. Haak was poor. The second half subs did not positively impact the game and worst of all Cushing made excuses. Not the way NYCFC fans hoped it would go in Orlando.

This week the guys do their best to avoid talking about the most recent game and instead take the time to interview two of the newest podcasters on the NYCFC scene, Javier and Danny Gutierrez from the City Boys Show (@NYCFCCityBoys).

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Righting the Ship (Hopefully) / Ep 378 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 378:

NYCFC faced two relatively weaker opponents last week, but based on the results you would not have known that. The pigeons dropped three home points at Red Bull Arena against debutantes Charlotte FC, but luckily shook off that performance and stole three points from the Chicago Fire on the weekend.

It was a week of poor midfield defending from both NYCFC and their opponents.

The guys take a quick look at each game and then discuss the newest signing off waivers.

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