Tag Archives: Alexander Callens

Who will be “The Hero Of Haarlem”? / Ep 395 / Blue City Radio

Episode 395:

That’s not a misspelling. “The Hero Of Haarlem” is the title of a story many know by description, if not by name. It’s the fable story of the Dutch boy that saves his village by placing his finger in the dike and holding back the water until help can arrive. It’s a fitting tale as NYCFC starts their ninth year in MLS. The roster is decimated by transfers and free agency. The coach is entering his first full season at the helm and the spine of the team is a mere shadow of the Championship squad from two years ago.

This week the guys are back to breakdown the major changes and attempt to look ahead at what this season might bring for the Boys in Blue.

Cushing’s Debut / Ep 369 / Blue City Radio

Episode 369:

The moment finally arrived, the start of the Cushing Era began this week with NYCFC hosting Colorado on Father’s Day. The team played to an uninspiring 1-1 draw.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen break down the match. They also share postgame quotes from Anton Tinnerholm, Alfredo Morales, Tayvon Gray, Gedion Zelalem and Alexander Callens.

Climbing The Table / Ep 366 / Blue City Radio

Episode 366:

NYCFC earned their first road win of the season last Wednesday down in DC. Then the Pigeons hosted Chicago at CitiField on Sunday and beat the visitors 1-0 to earn a record fifth straight clean sheet victory.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen review the week and look ahead at Wednesday’s Open Cup game versus New England.

Advancing Feels So Very Good / Ep 345 / Blue City Radio

Episode 345:

NYCFC wasn’t the best team for the entire game but they were the best team when it counted. The Pigeons came out to a slow start and absorbed some first half pressure by Atlanta. For stretches of the second half it looked like there was only one team on the field.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen recap the first round win from Yankee Stadium. Then in the second segment Sam Minton from The Bent Musket joins Mike to preview the Conference Semifinal match up against New England.

The guys close out the show with some thoughts of their own on the November 30th game.

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.

Decision Day 2020 / Ep 302 / Blue City Radio

Episode 302:

NYCFC travelled to the windy city for it’s final regular season game of 2020. The wild first half provided six goals the teams would be deadlocked at halftime. The game was marred by defensive errors so it was fitting that the game winning goal was scored off an errant pass that landed at the feet of Taty Castellanos.

This week Mike, Jon, J.R. and Mike Allen look at NYCFC’s performance and breakdown what concerns might carry over into the post season.

Thank You Zlatan For the 3 Points / Ep 229 / Blue City Radio

Episode 229:

This week NYCFC continued its month long road trip with a journey to LA and that trip came at just the right time as the Galaxy have been struggling to find their early season mojo. The LA squad was also playing their second game this week after losing 3-1 away at Columbus.

Mike, Jon and J.R. are joined by Ivan (@110by70) to discuss the key plays from Saturday. They also look at what the new formation does to NYCFC’s depth as they move toward the dog days of summer and the schedule congested end of the season.

In the final segment the guys respond to the listeners’ first trimester grades for the club.

NYCFC Pre-season and a Chat With Chris Wingert / Ep 103 / Blue City Radio

Episode 103:

Mike and Jon dive into the NYCFC pre-season roster and discuss moves made, rumored, dismissed and more rumors.  Then the guys welcome former NYCFC defender, Chris Wingert to the show to get a first-hand account of what it’s like during pre-season.

The guys wrap the show with a discussion on USAvSER and find out which NYCFC player the fans think might have peaked in 2016.