Tag Archives: MLS

Striker Choices / Ep 405 / Blue City Radio

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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

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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

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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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The Underlying Stats Genius / Ep 396 / Blue City Radio

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Episode 396:

This week is all about the numbers. The guys welcome for the first time on the show Paul Harvey (@thundering165) from The Outfield to breakdown NYCFC’s 2023 roster rebuild.

They also discuss the team’s first press conference of the new year and other news in the world of soccer, but really this episode is about the stats.

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