Tag Archives: Nick Cushing

Kiss The Ring / Ep 413 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 413:

First let’s lead with our mistakes. In the opening of the episode there is an excerpt from the commentary from Saturday night’s MLS Season Pass broadcast. The commentator is Devon Kerr, but Mike Anderer wrongfully attributes the segment to Devon’s play-by-play co-host, Tyler Terens.

What is most important might not actually be who says the line, but what is said about NYCFC. It is a damning testament to simply how mediocre and milquetoast this team has become since Nick Cushing took the reigns.

This week Mike Anderer and Mike Allen welcome Andrew Leigh from Hudson River Blue to the show for a conversation about what NYCFC can do to help themselves become relevant in the Eastern Conference.

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10 Years of NYCFC with Trey Fillmore From Blue Balls Pod / Ep 412 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 412:

This is a personal favorite episode for Producer and Host Mike Anderer. It is a favorite because it is an evergreen episode. Yes, there is conversation about the game of the week and some details that will put a virtual timestamp on the episode, but overall this is a broad stroke conversation about NYCFC and the club’s impact on two reporters that have been part of the media landscape since the very beginning.

This week Mike Anderer and J.R. DeBart invite Trey Fillmore from Blue Balls Podcast on as a guest. During the episode the three discuss the recently released stadium renderings, the most current MLS Players Salary data and of course the draw in Orlando, but the most important segment is the dive into the early stages of covering NYCFC. Blue City Radio and Blue Balls Podcast share the unique honor of being the earliest podcasts and dedicated media sources covering NYCFC.

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411: Yes, Operator, I’m looking for NYCFC’s Road Offense / Ep 411 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 411:

The struggles for NYCFC on the road continued and the frustration from Nick Cushing is showing. The coach was tense in the press conference following the team’s fourth consecutive loss in a row on the road in all competitions.

This week the guys let all of their frustrations out and look at what NYCFC needs to do in order to get better results on the road with the roster they currently have.

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Set Piece Follies in Charlotte and Jake Zivin from MLS Season Pass / Ep 410 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 410:

This week NYCFC continued their season long trend of conceding goals via set pieces. What was once an advantage for the team is now their achilles heal.

The guys breakdown yet another devastating loss and again at the hands of newcomers to the league Charlotte FC.

In the middle segment Jake Zivin joins the show to talk NYCFC and share his memories from the 2021 MLS Cup in Portland.

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The Soccer Subs Podcast Live Up To Their Name / Ep 403 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 403:

NYCFC came out for their second home game of the season and blitzed DC United for the first half, but a resilient performance allowed the visitors a late chance at earning a road point.

This week Mike and Mike Allen welcome Ronny Tapia from The Soccer Subs Podcast on the show to discuss the week in MLS and the result from Saturday in the Bronx.

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Getting To Know Nick Cushing / Ep 402 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 402:

NYCFC remains undefeated in home openers at Yankee Stadium after sending Inter Miami home pointless on the weekend.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen give their thoughts on the game that offered some good chances for the home squad, but just the lone own goal to separate the clubs. The recap also includes post-game audio from James Sands, Mitja Ilenic, Luis Barraza, Alfredo Morales, Andres Jasson and Tayvon Gray.

Blue City Radio welcomes a very special guest on the show as NYCFC Head Coach, Nick Cushing, calls into the show and tells his story to the guys.

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The Blues Brothers of NYCFC / Ep 401 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 401:

NYCFC played their second game of the 2023 season and it was a 1-1 draw in Chicago. While the result and the progression of play was important the real story of the week was the return of two Championship caliber players, James Sands and Santi Rodriguez.

But even that is not the headline of this week’s episode. The real treat for listeners and NYCFC fans is the interview in the second segment as Joe Tolleson and Ian Joy reunite on the microphones to chat NYCFC with the guys.

In the final segment Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen share their recap of the draw from Chicago and also listen to a brief interview captured at training with Andres Jasson.

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Big Boss Man / Ep 400 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 400:

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen start the show discussing NYCFC’s season opening loss to Nashville SC, but the most important part of this show is segment two.

Mike Anderer and Mike Allen were invited along with several other members of the media into NYCFC’s offices for interviews with Brad Sims ahead of the team’s City In the Community Homecoming Dinner event. The middle segment features two unedited sessions with Brad as he fields questions on numerous topics about the Apple TV partnership, the stadium and the future of NYCFC as a club.

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NYCFC Might Finally Have a 10, But Not a Clear Number 1 / Ep 399 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 399:

Last week Nick Cushing was pressed to clarify who he feels will be the starting keeper for NYCFC for the game this week against Nashville. Instead of clearing the air the coach added more layers to the controversy.

In this episode Mike and Mike Allen take a look at the big storylines for the club heading into the opening weekend. In the second segment Michele Giannone from TUDN gives the guys his thoughts on who will win the Eastern Conference this year, and spoiler alert, it’s not NYCFC.

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10-less In California / Ep 397 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 397:

The preseason for NYCFC continues on in California, but the lack of a complete roster is a struggle for Nick Cushing and the team as they prepare for the 2023 season.

This week Mike, J.R. deBart and Mike Allen discuss the latest press conference from the team and their friendly against the LA Galaxy.

In the second segment the guys discuss some of the Premier League stories that might impact NYCFC or the USMNT.

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