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The Soccer Journal Podcast

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The Soccer Journal Podcast covers all things soccer in New York, with an emphasis on New York City FC and MLS. We are the flagship podcast of the New York Soccer Journal, and we're here to inform you and to keep it fun.

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A game that needs no introduction 26.09.2024 26:22

It's Hudson River Derby week so Episode 5 of the Hudson River Blue Podcast takes a long look at New York City FC's trip to Harrison, New Jersey to face the Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. Before the rivalry match talk, Hudson River Blue's senior editor Andrew Leigh joins hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan to recap his visit to the team's new Midtown Manhattan space dedicated to showing off the future...

NYCFC defeats Messi 1-1 22.09.2024 18:45

In a very special Episode 4 of the Hudson River Blue Podcast recorded live from the press box at Yankee Stadium, hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan are joined by Hudson River Blue senior writer Matthew Mangam to provide a post-match breakdown of New York City FC's 1-1 draw with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. The conversation begins with reactions to the result and what the last-gasp James Sands equa...

Messi Mania, winless woes 19.09.2024 37:09

Episode 3 of the Hudson River Blue Podcast arrives during a busy three-match week for New York City FC, so hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan have lots of ground to cover. They start by looking back at another NYCFC lead lost in a road draw with DC United, a decent defensive performance that still wasn't enough to earn a slump-busting win. John and Mark also discuss the arrival of billionaire Marc...

Christian Benteke is a scary man 12.09.2024 27:56

After New York City FC dropped a refreshed badge somewhat out of nowhere to mixed reviews, Hudson River Blue Podcast hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan share their thoughts on the new look. Maybe introducing the crest when the team have just one win in their last 11 games played wasn't the best timing. Episode 2 also has us again wondering what life might be like with Luis Barraza – he of the le...

Struggles in Columbus, running the gauntlet, and drinking the Alonso Martínez Kool-Aid 05.09.2024 29:46

Welcome to the first-ever Hudson River Blue Podcast ! Join hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan as they talk through New York City FC's tough loss to Columbus Crew , how the officiating did/didn't influence the game, and what losing Matt Freese to injury might mean this late in the season. Looking ahead, they break down this next run of games as NYCFC have to run the gauntlet in their hunt for a top...