Episode 81: NYCFC on a win streak, Inter Miami visits for a 'statement game'
Breaking down a third straight NYCFC win, another injury for James Sands, another USMNT call-up for Matt Freese, and another meeting with Inter Miami.
Breaking down a third straight NYCFC win, another injury for James Sands, another USMNT call-up for Matt Freese, and another meeting with Inter Miami.
What had more to do with that 5-0 scoreline: Orlando's badness, or New York City FC's greatness? Plus, we take stock of NYCFC through three game, talk Leagues Cup, and give you a Colorado Rapids preview.
A thorough unpacking of New York City FC's wild win over the Union at Subaru Park, a rundown of the biggest Brad Sims bombshells dropped in his latest press roundtable, and a preview of the home opener vs Orlando.
The biggest lessons learned from New York City FC's 1-1 draw with LA Galaxy, plus Etihad Park gets confirmed as opening in the summer of 2027 when MLS flips to its new European-style league calendar.
A season preview episode in which we make bold predictions about New York City FC and where they'll finish in the Eastern Conference, then look ahead to the season opener against Justin Haak's LA Galaxy.
Takeaways from the Coachella Valley Invitational matches, including how we think NYCFC can cope with early-season injuries in the midfield and still without a natural option to start at center-forward.
Unpacking all the twists of the Moussa Sylla transfer saga and where New York City FC might turn now after not signing the FC Schalke 04 striker.
A breakdown all the big recent New York City FC roster moves, from bringing in reinforcements at forward and along the back-line, to finding new loans away for a pair of young under-performers.
We do some close reading of the new New York City FC Sporting Director's first statements to the press and wonder if one of his first moves will be sending winger Julián Fernández to a South American club on loan.
It's revolving doors time for the New York City FC roster so we talk Maxi Moralez re-signing, transfer rumors for Mitja Ilenič and Julián Fernández, and the players to watch in preseason, like prodigal son Talles Magno.
What Taty Castellanos to the Premier League means for the player and his former MLS club, who New York City FC should target in the transfer market, and what might come next for Talles Magno after his Corinthians loan.
Our final episode of 2025 includes thoughts on Justin Haak to LA Galaxy, New York City FC's new 2026 kit, the recent approach to Homegrown signings, and the latest SuperDraft class.
Glenn Crooks, New York City's radio play-by-play announcer, joins the pod to talk about his new book of interviews with soccer luminaries, plus, we come to grips with what seems to be the end of Justin Haak's time with the club.
What Messi winning MLS Cup means for the league, how some of New York City FC's best- and worst-performing players did during the 2025 season, and who got the most favorable groups and games from the World Cup Draw.
We revisit what went wrong for New York City FC in the heavy Eastern Conference Final loss, share first impressions of new NYCFC Sporting Director Todd Dunivant, and discuss the club's end-of-year roster decisions.
A review of how the Conference Semifinal in Philadelphia was won, and a look ahead to New York City FC's Conference Final showdown with a high-powered, heavily-favored Inter Miami.