Tag Archives: Soccer

Chanot Loves NY, As Rochester and Columbus Are Sent packing / Ep 365 / Blue City Radio

Episode 365:

NYCFC struggled in league play during their Champions League run. With the club playing their first US Open Cup match last week and then disposing of the Columbus Crew on Saturday, it seems like the team is better suited to juggle the increase in games better this time around.

This week the guys look back at the two games from last week. They also discuss the new extension for defender Maxime Chanot.

The Bowie kit Reigns Supreme / Ep 362 / Blue City Radio

Episode 362:

It was another week of firsts for NYCFC and NYCFC II. The MLS Next Pro squad travelled up to Rochester and won the first edition of the Empire State Derby wearing their Bowie kits in stunning fashion with a goal in stoppage time. The first team would follow suit winning their first game at Citi Field and scoring another five goals in the match for a total of eleven in two games.

This week the guys look back at the thriller from Queens and look ahead at San Jose and what their new changes at the coach’s position will mean on Sunday.

13-0 / Ep 361 / Blue City Radio

Episode 361:

With NYCFC winning on Sunday 6-0 over Real Salt Lake and NYCFC II besting Inter Miami II on Saturday, why not combine the scores and the recap?

This week there’s talk about the draw from Wednesday in Concacaf Champions League, and then Adam and Justin from Post 90 Podcast join us to talk about the game against RSL.

In the last segment, Bjorn Bellenbaum gives us his take on the first team and then we discuss NYCFC II and MLS Next Pro.

Chicharito Steals Three Points In LA / Ep 355 / Blue City Radio

Episode 355:

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.

The First Victory of 2022 and Some Inspiration from Ian Joy / Ep 354 / Blue City Radio

Episode 354:

NYCFC was in a familiar situation on Tuesday night down in Costa Rica. For the second time in three official matches they’d be facing a team with less than it’s full squad of players and starters available for selection.

The hosts for the first leg of the CCL opening round, Santos de Guapiles, would be without four key players due to a recent change in visa policies in Costa Rica. NYCFC would take full advantage of the situation and cruise to a 2-0 victory as the teams head to California for the home leg.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen give their thoughts on the game. In the second segment, Ian Joy visits the guys to get the fans excited for the season as NYCFC looks to defend their championship title.

The guys close out the show with some 2022 predictions and give their over / unders for the year.

Stay Golden Taty! / Ep 343 / Blue City Radio

Episode 343:

NYCFC didn’t beat the Philadelphia Union on Sunday in Yankee Stadium but the way the game played out and the emotions after felt like a victory to both the fans and the players.

Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen look back at the 1-1 draw and break down the key moments and performances.

In the second segment the guys discuss the recent interview that Brad Sims did with Glenn Crooks and Roberto Abromowitz.

Six Important Points / Ep 342 / Blue City Radio

Episode 342:

Ronny Deila had a very difficult task of getting his players to treat the last five games of the NYCFC season as if it were a final. The team responded thus far and secured 10 of the last 12 possible points leading up to what is now a critical game at home on Sunday versus Philadelphia.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the last two results and look ahead at the scenarios following Sunday.

NYCFC Are Stuck In Neutral and Jillian Sakovits On All Things Atlanta United / Ep 340 / Blue City Radio

Episode 340:

After a two-week break NYCFC returned to the pitch but the time off did not change anything for the team. They conceded a goal three minutes in and failed to challenge Red Bull aside from two or three chances. Overall it was an extremely disappointing match. Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen do their best to talk each other off the ledge as the likelihood than NYCFC might fail to qualify for the playoffs looms.

In the second segment Jillian Sakovits from MLS’s The Call-Up Podcast and Bally Sports down in Atlanta joins the show. She talks Atlanta United coaching changes, soccer culture in the city and of course some very just do praise for Josef Martinez.

Spending the International Break With Malte Amundsen / Ep 339 / Blue City Radio

Episode 339:

NYCFC is taking a much needed break after a depressing run in September. The team and the fans can only hope that with the turning of the calendar that the results improve.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the USMNT results in the Octagonal qualifiers and the update on Anton Tinnerholm.

In the second segment the guys welcome NYCFC defender, Malte Amundsen, to the show to find out how the Dane is settling into NYC.

Lastly, the guys look ahead and try to predict the last six games of the season.

PK Disaster and Miami Dominance / Ep 331 / Blue City Radio

Episode 331:

While the League’s Cup might not have been the most important tournament for NYCFC but their performance in the game exposed a flaw in the team that has yet to be corrected.

NYCFC lost in penalties to Pumas on Wednesday night eliminating them from the tournament. The team bounced back on Saturday with a commanding victory over Phil Neville’s Inter Miami squad.

This week Mike and Mike Allen discuss those two games and look ahead at this week’s games versus Philadelphia Union and Red Bull.