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April 19, 2023 bluecityradio@gmail.com Leave a comment

Episode 407:

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.

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Kyndra Knows Soccer, NYCFC Earns a Point / Ep 406 / Blue City Radio

April 12, 2023 bluecityradio@gmail.com Leave a comment

Episode 406:

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.

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Striker Choices / Ep 405 / Blue City Radio

April 5, 2023 bluecityradio@gmail.com Leave a comment

Episode 45:

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.

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Jillian Sakovits Saves The Day / Ep 404 / Blue City Radio

March 29, 2023 bluecityradio@gmail.com Leave a comment

Episode 404:

NYCFC played an uninspiring game on Saturday in Houston, TX. Yes, it was against a Ben Olsen lead team but nonetheless NYCFC’s attack was void of many close chances and their lone shot on goal was taken by Tayvon Gray in the 91 minute.

Luckily for the listeners Mike, J.R. and Chris Campbell were joined this week by MLS’s own, Jillian Sakovits. Jillian joins the show to give the guys a look behind the scenes of MLS and the content they are creating for Apple TV.

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

March 21, 2023 bluecityradio@gmail.com Leave a comment

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

March 15, 2023 bluecityradio@gmail.com Leave a comment

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

March 7, 2023 bluecityradio@gmail.com Leave a comment

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

March 1, 2023 bluecityradio@gmail.com Leave a comment

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

February 22, 2023 bluecityradio@gmail.com Leave a comment

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.