Episode 61: Will Charlotte away finally go NYCFC's way?
With Decision Day and the MLS regular season now behind us, we spend this episode getting you ready for the MLS Cup Playoffs and the best-of-three series between NYCFC and Charlotte FC.
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Episode 60: A Decision Day preview extravaganza
We get you ready for MLS Decision Day and what might be in store for New York City FC as they chase home-field advantage and a Top 4 finish in the Eastern Conference.
Episode 59: Final reflections on David Lee's NYCFC tenure
A review of what went wrong in Philly, who from NYCFC will be busy during the international break, and who we think were David Lee's most significant signings as Sporting Director, for better and worse.
Episode 58: Derby dub and a David Lee departure
There's so much going on with NYCFC so this episode covers it all: The high of beating the Red Bulls after the low of losing badly to Miami, a surprise exit for the team's long-tenured Sporting Director, and a looming trip to face league-leading Philadelphia.
Episode 57: Streaking into a Messi visit and a Derby
One episode, four New York City FC matches to discuss, as we review the Columbus and Charlotte wins and look ahead to Inter Miami CF's midweek trip to Citi Field and the weekend's Hudson River Derby in New Jersey.
Episode 56: Big NYCFC win leads to a busier, bigger week
We dive into NYCFC's important road win in Chicago, talking Nico Fernández, Raul Gustavo, Seymour Reid, and more, then preview the two important home matches against Columbus Crew and Charlotte FC.
Episode 55: Jump into the Fire
A preview of New York City FC's most important match of 2025 to date at playoff rivals Chicago Fire FC, and a discussion of where things stand for Matt Freese and the USMNT after the September camp and friendlies.
Episode 54: DC disaster, international intrigue
We wonder why New York City FC played down to another bottom-of-the-table opponent, discuss the big storylines around Matt Freese and Alonso Martínez on international duty with the USMNT and Costa Rica, and relive the wild end to this year's Leagues Cup.
Episode 53: Another beast of the East slayed by the Pigeons
The road win over FC Cincinnati has the vibes feeling immaculate and has us diving deep on MLS Cup Playoff possibilities and the rest-of-season outlook for a New York City FC team that's one of the hottest sides in MLS.
Episode 52: A win that was worth the wait
Reviewing NYCFC's important comeback victory over Nashville SC, plus some discussion of new defensive signing Raul Gustavo and a preview of the upcoming trip to TQL Stadium to face FC Cincinnati.
Episode 51: The grass isn't always greener
We lament the grass-related postponement of New York City FC's match against Columbus, discuss the MLS transfer window and the big-name moves around MLS, and preview Nashville SC's visit to Yankee Stadium.
Episode 50: Leagues Cup: Fun for two minutes then over for NYCFC
A full review of New York City FC's three-match run in Leagues Cup, including our immediate post-match reaction to the 2-1 loss to Toluca that confirmed elimination.
Episode 49: Trending up in time for Leagues Cup
New York City FC won in wild fashion down in Texas and a promising debut from new Designated Player Nico Fernández got us more excited than ever to bring on the unique quirks of another Leagues Cup.
Episode 48: What stood out during the NYCFC road gauntlet
Featuring reviews of the NYCFC performances in Orlando and Kansas City, updates on some transfer rumors swirling around, what to expect ending the road trip at FC Dallas, and a brief review of what's new about Leagues Cup.
Episode 47: Road pain and roster change
The long, hot NYCFC road trip started poorly in Charlotte, but on the flip side, there are plenty of summer transfers to discuss and two more away games inside the week for NYCFC to turn their poor road form around.
Episode 46: Big Signings: A new Designated Player, a giant inflatable pigeon
The massive inflatable pigeon NYCFC floated around New York City got people talking, while the impending arrival of the team's new Designated Player, Nico Fernández of Elche in Spain, got us really talking.