This second Hudson River Blue Podcast, produced in partnership with Bleav, has hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan going in on that new New York City FC club crest.
A refreshed badge dropped somewhat out of nowhere and it's been met with mixed reviews. John and Mark share their thoughts on the new look and get into what's made the crest change so controversial.
Episode 2 also has us again wondering what life might be like with Luis Barraza – he of the less-than-stellar recent performances in Leagues Cup and in MLS NEXT Pro – as the NYCFC starting goalkeeper, pending the health status of Matt Freese after his injury suffered against Columbus Crew.
The episode wraps up with a DC United preview, with your hosts covering all the dangers posed by New York City's Eastern Conference rival and their MLS Golden Boot contender, striker Christian Benteke. We close Episode 2 out with a discussion of Mauricio Pochettino's hire as the next head coach of the United States men's national team, with Mark sharing a Spurs-fan perspective on the new USMNT leader.
You can listen to the podcast right here, or on Bleav, Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you do your podding.