Tag Archives: WCQ

Running On Fumes / Ep 358 / Blue City Radio

Episode 358:

NYCFC knew they had a tall task ahead of them hosting Philadelphia at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. The Pigeons were one game away from a much needed rest after the whirlwind preseason and Champions League run. Philadelphia came in hoping to avenge the playoff loss the previous year.

This week the guys give their thoughts on a poor game, but also look that the bright spots of the match. Then they discuss the look ahead at the inaugural NYCFC II season and some crucial World Cup Qualifiers for the USMNT.

An NYCFC Milestone and Dos a Cero Returns To Ohio / Ep 344 / Blue City Radio

Episode 344:

NYCFC celebrated the ribbon cutting of their 50th mini pitch last week with other project partners in China Town. In addition to opening the mini pitch the club and NY City First Lady also announced activation events starting next year as well as an additional 26 sites to be built over the next five years. At the event Mike Anderer sat down with NYCFC CEO, Brad Sims, to get some updates on the club and his thoughts on achieving the goal of 50 in 5 years.

In the second segment Mike and J.R. invite soccer writing legend Michael Lewis to the show to breakdown the exciting game between USA and Mexico from Cincinatti. Yes, I did sing the theme song to WKRP as we drove in from the airport.

In the last segment Mike and J.R. talk with Dawn Birmingham about her first World Cup Qualifier.

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.

Will Heber Return and Tyler Kern Previews FC Dallas / Ep 335 / Blue City Radio

Episode 335:

So much exciting soccer happening, but not for NYCFC.

The USMNT rebounded after going down a goal in Honduras and scored four unanswered heavily supported by the effort of FC Dallas striker Ricardo Pepi. The victory is the first for the US in the most recent round of World Cup qualifying.

This week Mike, J.R. and Mike Allen discuss the keys from that game and then welcome Tyler Kern from FC Dallas radio to give us some insight into the player and the rest of the squad.

After previewing the opponent for Tuesday, the guys recap the most recent loss for NYCFC as they dropped all three points to league leaders, New England Revolution.

International Breaks for Everyone / Ep 111 / Blue City Radio

Episode 111:

With NYCFC and most of the MLS on international break, Jon decided it was time for his first break of the season.  Jon being the dynamic co-host he is, Mike had to bring in two guys to fill his spot.

First Jeff Weisinger from SBI drops in to give us his first hand account of USAvHON.

Then Martin Bihl, the Joan Rivers of Blue City Radio, takes over to discuss NYCFC’s first three games.

Then Mike and Jeff discuss the upcoming match versus San Jose.