bluecityradio's podcast

NYCFC had a golden opportunity to defeat the team ahead of them in the standings and advance to the second round of the MLS Cup Playoffs.  Unfortunately the result did not go their way and while it is easy to blame the two young players that missed their penalty kick chances the coach was more focused on why it was not decided in regulation.  That leadership is what hopefully will give NYCFC the a...

Yes, NYCFC lost to Seattle at home on decision day.  Yes, Mike, J.R. and Mike will discuss it, but before they do, they need to share their thoughts on the state of journalism and coverage of MLS by independent reporters.   It was always a challenge and with the passing of time, it has only gotten worse.  The big question is will it ever turn around?

This is part two of our series talking with fans and friends from the first ten years of NYCFC history. This episode focuses on two questions: what do you want to see in the NYCFC stadium? and where would you be without NYCFC?  

A new NYCFC era is upon us.  We now enter the Post-David-Lee era as the former sporting director departs for the vacant position in Kansas City.  As NYCFC wrap up the 2025 season the team will do so trying to fill the key role and look to develop a roster ready to open their stadium in 2027. This week Mike, J.R. and Mike discuss the tenure of David Lee and his legacy of player signings.  They also...

How do you feel as an NYCFC fan after the week they had?  They were embarrassed at home against one of the strongest teams in the league and then fought back valiantly against their cross-river rival to capture the Hudson River Trophy. It is really a tale of opposites, but ultimately the spirits are running high as they enter the last two weeks of the season. And to add some more sugar to the coff...

There was so much going on with NYCFC last week that we did not think we could fit all of our thoughts into one episode, and we didn't.  The guys did share some audio with NYCFC CEO, Brad Sims, as well as recap the two thrilling wins from the week that give the Boys In Blue great momentum heading into another extremely challenging week.

For weeks we have been waiting for some consistency from NYCFC.  Too often their victories fooled pundits and fans alike into thinking they were a solid squad worthy of making a playoff run, only to be followed by games that made people quip if they would make the playoffs at all. Obviously one game is not enough to sway opinions, but with the remaining six games approaching the victory in Chicago...

As we watch NYCFC play it's eleventh season in MLS we thought it would be a perfect time to capture some memories of the first ten years.  During the beginning of this season Mike Anderer sat down with some notable fans and friends to hear their stories about the growth of the team.  Featured in these episodes are Jon Sanchez, Andy Bajana, Trey Fillmore, Christian Polanco, Chelsea Socias, Gretta F...

Pascal Jansen did not mince words in his post game press conference following the 2-1 loss for NYCFC against last place, DC United.  He called out his team saying the "attack was not good enough".   Yes, DC capitalized on two key moments, but it was the lack of creativity and chances that lead to the home loss.  Remiscient of Ronny Deila's infamous, "I'd rather win 5-4 than 1-0" quote, Jansen thin...

Are the other teams in MLS sleeping on NYCFC?  That was the debate happening after NYCFC walked into TQL Stadium and took three points from FC Cincinnati and helped de-throne the Supporter's Shield leaders on Saturday night. Mike Anderer, J.R. diBart and Mike Allen share their opposing views on the subject.  They discuss the emergence of Alonso Martinez and what that means for his value as a strik...

The weather delay on Sunday at Yankee Stadium was not as bad as the delay from August 11, 2021 but don't tell that to the fans that waited over an hour and twenty minutes before plays late in the first half of NYCFC's victory over Nashville SC.   It was also the second game in a row that NYCFC players scuffled with their opponent.  This time it was Alonso Martinez running about 40 yards to come to...

NYCFC's Leagues Cup run came to an end after a heated 2-1 loss "on the road" in Yankee Stadium to Toluca.  The game included intense moments of drama and NYCFC had their opportunities but did not capitalize on them. This week J.R. diBart, Mike Allen and Mike Anderer review the Leagues Cup from an NYCFC perspective.  They talk about the identity of this club and their willingness to fight for each...

Were you shocked to see the title of this week's episode comes from an Animaniac's song from 2020?  Is that really more shocking that NYCFC conceding three first half goals only to have the FC Dallas lead erased by two Alonso Martinez goals to wrap up the first NYCFC Away Game hat trick in club history?  This week Mike Anderer, J.R. diBart and Mike Allen go back over the chaos that was a Friday ni...

It is the dog days of summer, whatever that really means.  For NYCFC it meant to hot and humid matches.  It also meant Pascal Jansen in a full track suit both nights.  It also meant very limited rotation of players in a week with short rest.  Most importantly it meant 4 points on the table. This week Mike Anderer, Mike Allen and J.R. diBart go over the last two matches, talk about the absence of M...

This week America was on full display as the Club World Cup Final was played in Met Life Stadium in NJ and NYCFC traveled to Charlotte.  Mike Allen and Mike Anderer are joined by Christian Smith to breakdown the week in soccer and to look ahead at a busy week for NYCFC with two more road games coming up.

The Gold Cup comes to an end with the USMNT falling to their rivals Mexico in Houston.  Sports loves controversy and in the 66th minute of the final there was a huge moment that impacted the outcome.   NYCFC also hosted another across the border rival in Yankee Stadium and Mitjia Illenic was in the thick of building the tension between the two sides. Oh, and then there's the rumors of a new attack...

This week was a tough one for the odds makers.  CF Montreal had not won a home game all season long.  NYCFC is notoriously bad as a road team and had already handed CF Montreal one of their few victories this season.  CF Montreal was missing seven players to international duty and NYCFC was missing their striker and starting keeper.  Then, if it wasn't difficult enough for the Vegas bookies, two d...

NYCFC welcomed former head coach, Ronny Delia, and his Atlanta United to Yankee Stadium and it was a wild night for the hometown team.  Monsef Bakrar and Hannes Wolf would combine to score the fastest three goals in club history.   This week Mike Anderer, J.R. diBart and Mike Allen are back to discuss the 4-0 victory against Atlanta and hit on some other topics around the sport.

We are all overcome with gratitude to our loyal listeners and followers that tune in.  Some are there every week, some once a season, and some only once ever, but if you have ever given us even a single minute of your time to support the show we are grateful.  We do this every week for you. Thank you for helping us get to Episode 500 and here is to 500 more!

It has been an exhausting month for NYCFC and it's fans.  The team closes out the month with their home game against Houston but it has already been a month of ups and downs.  Currently, the team is on a high after a thrilling 3-1 victory at home against a surging Chicago Fire. This week the guys talk about the struggle for consistency under Pascal Jansen as he tries to unlock the best from his sq...

Revenge, redemption, and payback.  This week Luis Barraza met his former team and played one his best games of his career to hold NYCFC scoreless in DC and then the Boys In Blue got some payback of their own with a demonstrative victory over Red Bull at Citifield.  Questions still remain about this squad and their ultimate ceiling in the league, but for this week at least, the spirits and ambition...

It easily could be the worst results week in NYCFC history, losing to USL side, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, in the US Open Cup on Wednesday followed up by a loss to last place CF Montreal at home on Saturday.  Pascal Jansen is running out of options as he juggles the extremely thin lineup options. This week J.R. diBart returns to join Mike Anderer and Mike Allen to give their thoughts on who might be...

FC Cincinnati entered CitiField on a five game winning streak and second in the MLS Supporter's Shield standings.  NYCFC have struggled for consistency both on the road and at home.  This was not a match up on paper at least that filled NYCFC fans with confidence.  Enter Pascal Jansen and his tactical acumen.   This week the two Mikes, Anderer and Allen, look at the challenges facing this team wit...

Credit to Roberto Abramowitz and his Spanish language broadcast team for the statistic that NYCFC did not win any of their first five road games three times in their history: 2015, 2023 and 2025.  The huge question is that does Pascal Jansen have what it takes to earn a playoff bid from that position.  Jason Kreis and Nick Cushing both failed to reach that goal.   This week Mike and Mike are joine...

NYCFC entered Gillette Stadium on Saturday night fresh off a victory against a strong Philadelphia side and hoped to carry that momentum on the road in Foxboro.  Unfortunately New England had other thoughts and the performance from NYCFC was simply not good enough as eloquently shared by the captain, "We need to be better."   The sad part of that quote is that there was no further follow-up given...