Blue City Radio Podcast

With few points left to spare this season NYCFC only earned one point out of a possible six, but strangely the mood around the team feels lighter than in weeks past. The midweek opponent was one of the Eastern Conference’s toughest and the visitor’s on Saturday despite being out of the top four in the west brought a dominant attacking threat. And NYCFC held their own against the likes of Son and Bouanga to salvage the point and hopefully build towards a road victory this coming Saturday in Orlando.

This week Mike Anderer, Mike Allen and J.R. diBart go into a deep dive on Etihad Park after Mike Allen got to tour the venue in the final stages of its construction. Then the trio talk about the two matches from the week and look ahead at the bleak but still attainable playoff picture for the club.

This is definitely in the top 5 of worst NYCFC losses and it comes at the worst time. NYCFC continues to skid down the table. They’ve been woeful in the last 11 games and the competition for the next three matches does not get any easier.

This week the guys try and hold it together as they discuss the biggest question facing the club, “Do they believe in themselves?”

NYCFC need a mental break. The team is in its own head. Head Coach, Pascal Jansen, and midfielder, Johhny Shore, both shared those thoughts after the 2-2 draw from Atlanta. Luckily for the players and the coaching staff alike, MLS is off for international break and this might just be the pause that the team needs to get their mojo back and be competitive for the remaining eight games of the season.

This week Mike Anderer, Mike Allen and J.R. diBart share their views on what can help improve the mood and the results for the team.

Hudson River Derby Loss and a Surprise Signing

The season started with so much hope and promise. A full preseason with Jansen, a stable roster, and the anticipation of new additions. Then the injuries happened. Then the dropped points started to add up. Then the realization hit that this could be one of the worst point totals in NYCFC history.

Then to add insult to injury, the club signs former Red Bull defender Matt Miazga.

This week Mike Anderer, Mike Allen, and J.R. diBart share their thoughts on the game and what the addition of the former defender of the year means to season.

Stop the Presses, NYCFC Won a Game!

Streaks happen in sports. It is part of the cycle of a season. NYCFC can only hope that the victory on Saturday is a pivotal moment for the remainder of their season with only nine games remaining and the team clinging to a playoff position.

This week Mike Anderer, Mike Allen and J.R. diBart discuss the two matches from last week and share audio from Pascal Jansen, Assistant Coach, Medhi Ballouchy, and Thiago Martins.