Blue City Radio Podcast

Jessica Charman Will Be a Superstar / Ep 559 / Blue City Radio Nov 5, 2026 1:42:44 After the final whistle blew on Halloween afternoon, NYCFC already knew their fate. Their playoff hopes hinged upon them being able to secure all three points at home against the worst team in the Eastern Conference. With all of that pressure on the line the team folded in stoppage time conceding an equalizer. Luckily for our faithful listeners we brought on the spi

Bad Reputation / Ep 558 / Blue City Radio Oct 28, 2026 1:34:48 What else could go wrong for NYCFC in 2026? Losing your starting goal keeper in the 28th minute of a must-win game, check. Having a penalty kick goal disallowed because the shooter did not wait for the whistle, check. The list continues to grow as this team under Pascal Jansen continues to drop points in creative ways. Ultimately the game cannot be considered a complete fa

I Will Follow You Into the Dark / Ep 557 / Blue City Radio Oct 21, 2026 1:43:31 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 a

Oops, I Did It Again, Again / Ep 556 / Blue City Radio Oct 14, 2026 1:31:37 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 thems

Vacation / Ep 555 / Blue City Radio Sep 30, 2026 1:18:15 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 ei

Teenagers / Ep 554 / Blue City Radio Sep 23, 2026 1:10:10 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

I Won’t Back Down / Ep 553 / Blue City Radio Sep 16, 2026 1:29:53 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 aud

Wherever You Will Go / Ep 552 / Blue City Radio Sep 9, 2026 1:23:57 NYCFC Slows Nashville’s Momentum The hottest team in MLS entered Yankee Stadium on a crisp late summer night and the hometown Boys In Blue humbled the visitors with a gritty 0-0 draw. It wasn’t without drama and near misses, but it was good enough to keep NYCFC above the playoff line as the number of remaining games shrinks to eleven. This week Christian Smith

I Can Make You a Man (Reprise) / Ep 551 / Blue City Radio Sep 2, 2026 1:28:57 Tayvon Gray Extends His Contract and Sits On the Bench It could simply be a case of load management. It could be a tactical match-up decision, or it could be a slight attitude adjustment moment. Regardless of the reason, the result was the same, another late goal conceded by NYCFC to drop more points from winning positions. This time on the road to an amped up Toronto FC in f

Here You Come Again / Ep 550 / Blue City Radio Aug 27, 2026 1:32:56 A Late Upset In Cincy and a Familiar Face In Foxboro The most surprising part of this week’s episode is the fact that JR grew up inside a bubble that isolated him from Dolly Parton. The legendary singer passed away on Tuesday afternoon before the episode was recorded. Obviously the other two hosts were stunned by the revelation, but the show carried on with discussion on NYCFC player a

Play the Game / Ep 549 / Blue City Radio Aug 19, 2026 1:23:01 More Dropped Points At Home From Winning Positions If there is a consistent theme for NYCFC in 2026 it is dropping points at home. In just under half of their eleven home games this season, NYCFC have dropped points in five of those matches. The team is still fighting its way back through some key injuries and quite honestly, is a completely different team post World Cup, but the tren

Words / Ep 548 / Blue City Radio Aug 12, 2026 1:45:50 Todd Dunivant and Leagues Cup Matches One and Two NYCFC played their first two Leagues Cup matches this past week and with the result from Sunday, they are not likely to advance regardless of the result from Thursday’s game. This week the regular crew of the two Mikes and J.R. discuss the interview from last week with NYCFC Sporting Director, Todd Dunivant, and they breakdown th

Shattered / Ep 547 / Blue City Radio Aug 5, 2026 1:27:34 The Soccer Don Departs, Poch Stays, and Sims Speaks Don Garber’s tenure as MLS Commissioner will come to an end on January 1, 2027. As the league enters the next phase of its growth and development with the calendar change, they will do so with a new leader at the helm, Larry Berg. This week the guys discuss the big headlines in the US Soccer world and give their tho

My City Was Gone / Ep 546 / Blue City Radio Jul 29, 2026 1:35:05 Winning! After a two month hiatus NYCFC returned to the pitch battered, bruised and hungry. The injury bug left nine players unavailable for the two games this past week, but for those that stayed healthy, it was an incredible two games, most notably for Augustin Ojeda. The big question as always, will the young winger be able to maintain his level of impact on the games a

The Final Countdown / Ep 545 / Blue City Radio Jul 21, 2026 1:18:02 Etihad Park Opens July 17, 2017! This could be the biggest moment in NYCFC’s history. If not the biggest at the least it will be in the conversation of the top three. It is the inaugural NYCFC match at their new home, their forever home, Etihad Park! This week Mike Anderer, Mike Allen, J.R. diBart and Blue City Radio super-sub, Christian Smith, talk about the end of the Wo

Take Me Home, Country Roads / Ep 544 / Blue City Radio Jul 10, 2026 1:17:49 In Their Traore Era While the World Cup continues for some, the men of the United States are heading home. After a solid group stage and knock out round win against Bosnia-Herzegovina the USMNT looked like their old selves in a 4-1 loss to Belgium. This week Mike Anderer, J.R. diBart and Mike Allen talk about all of the controversy surrounding the Round of 16 match and have a br

Choosin’ Texas / Ep 543 / Blue City Radio Jun 24, 2026 1:40:34 World Cup Discussion and NYCFC Midseason Notes The soccer world, maybe even the sporting world is focused on the US, Mexico and Canada as 48 teams battle for the title of World Champion. This week Mike Anderer, Mike Allen and J.R. diBart catch up on all of the action from the first two weeks of matches and share their favorite stories and highlights from the tournament so far. They also take

If I Had $1,000,000 / Ep 542 / Blue City Radio Jun 10, 2026 52:15 FIFA Cash Grab 2026 As the world waits with baited breath for the first whistle in the Men’s World Cup for 2026 the chaos around ticket prices continues. This week Mike Allen, J.R. diBart and Mike Anderer talk about NYCFC season ticket contracts, the NBA finals and the World Cup fever embracing NYC.

American Kids / Ep 541 / Blue City Radio Jun 1, 2026 1:00:07 World Cup 2026 US Roster This week Mike Allen, J.R. diBart and Joe Chadwick attended the USMNT Roster Reveal event in NYC. The guys take a look at the roster and talk about the upcoming World Cup. There’s audio from Sergenio Dest and Gio Reyna.

(Coming To) America / Ep 540 / Blue City Radio May 28, 2026 1:21:05 Can We Just Forget That Last Week Even Happened? Many MLS fans are still trying to figure out how to process a two month long break in the middle of the season. Most NYCFC fans had high expectations for this past week. A chance to advance to the semi-finals of the US Open Cup. A chance to change the narrative that the club never took the competition seriously. Pascal Ja

Living For the City / Ep 539 / Blue City Radio May 20, 2026 1:34:56 Get Well Soon, Maxi The hectic schedule for NYCFC continues. A midweek clash in Charlotte followed by a derby game on Saturday all leading up to a tough Quarterfinal coming up on Wednesday. It feels as if Jansen has the team running on fumes going into the World Cup break. This week the guys talk about the injury that saw Maxi Moralez leave the field on Saturday and the return o

Hungry Like The Wolf / Ep 538 / Blue City Radio May 13, 2026 1:29:53 The Title Was Too Easy To Pick It felt like it had been 84 years since NYCFC won an MLS game. But it had only been seven regular season games and the only two victories were in the US Open Cup. Finally NYCFC broke out of their slump against a struggling Columbus Crew to slide back up the Eastern Conference table. This week Christian Smith fills in for J.R. with Mike and

Doctor, My Eyes / Ep 537 / Blue City Radio May 6, 2026 1:36:22 DC Outperforms On Marvel Day The US Open Cup victory against Red Bull on Wednesday was epic. A game for the ages with three nearly identical goals from NYCFC to defeat and eliminate their cross-river rivals. All of that elation was quickly diffused by another abysmal offensive performance by the team on Sunday afternoon in the shadows of what will soon become their home. This week the

Boys Don’t Cry / Ep 536 / Blue City Radio Apr 29, 2026 1:40:14 Hudson River Desperation Match Pascal Jansen is losing his mojo. As the sixth NYCFC head coach following the underwhelming performances by the club under Nick Cushing, Jansen was welcomed with enthusiasm. His results also earned him favor in the locker room, and from fans and the media as well. Now after an abysmal stretch of six game where they only took 2 points with four o

Your All I’ve Got Tonight / Ep 535 / Blue City Radio Apr 22, 2026 1:12:17 Charlotte’s Revenge In the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs New York City FC went to Charlotte and achieved something they had never accomplished before, they defeated the home team, twice. Those two losses eliminated Charlotte FC from the playoffs and NYCFC would move on to face Philadelphia in the next round. This past Saturday Charlotte got their revenge. Mike

The Cup Of Life / Ep 534 / Blue City Radio Apr 15, 2026 1:50:41 Vancouver Defeat and Open Cup Success NYCFC were eager to get back on the field again after losing a difficult match to defending Western Conference Champions, The Vancouver Whitecaps, away on Saturday. Luckily the next match was a redemption game in US Open Cup as NYCFC would travel to West Chester to face USL League One side, West Chester FC. This week Mike Anderer, Mike Allen and

I Miss the Misery / Ep 533 / Blue City Radio Apr 7, 2026 1:36:23 Stoppage Time Stunner NYCFC returned to action after the international break and dropped two points from a winning position at home. The second time they dropped points in as many games. Clinging onto a one goal lead late into second half stoppage time, tire legs and tired minds would fail the boys in blue as St Louis City would score the equalizer in the 96th minute. In this episo

Our House / Ep 532 / Blue City Radio Apr 1, 2026 1:03:10 Topping Off Etihad Park NYCFC took advantage of the off week for the FIFA International window and hosted the Topping Off ceremony as the last horizontal steel beam was placed in Etihad Park. This week Mike Anderer, Mike Allen and J.R. diBart talk about the event, what if AI became part of VAR analysis and the USMNT as they play two important friendly’s to prepare for the

Hold The Line / Ep 531 / Blue City Radio Mar 27, 2026 1:32:17 Another PRO Referee Fiasco NYCFC hosting Inter Miami on a Sunday afternoon could have been a showcase for MLS. Florida versus New York. Instead it was an exhibition of absurdity. This week Mike Anderer and J.R. diBart welcome back Christian Smith to breakdown the Sunday afternoon match and all of it’s highs and lows. At the end of the show listen to post-game audio from

Carry On My Wayward Son / Ep 530 / Blue City Radio Mar 18, 2026 1:29:57 Talles Magno’s Moment NYCFC faced their toughest challenge to date in 2026 with the Colorado Rapids coming to Yankee Stadium last Saturday. While the Rapids failed to capitalize on their sustained possession, they still proved to be a strong opponent both with their intense press and their defensive rotations. It would be a Nico Fernandez Mercau brace that put NYCFC in the winni

Jump Around / Ep 529 / Blue City Radio Mar 11, 2026 1:47:59 Dunivant, Sims, Home Opening Shellacking Home Opening games are meant to be a good time. The guys from the NYCFC Forever Podcast referenced it as being akin to the first day of school as a kid. First time in a while when you get to see your friends again. NYCFC made sure that the fans that packed Yankee Stadium last Saturday afternoon had a good time, partially thanks to a 16th

Can’t Hold Us / Ep 528 / Blue City Radio Mar 4, 2026 1:13:57 The Sweet Taste Of Son’s Of Ben Tears A huge takeaway from NYCFC’s draw in Los Angeles in week one of the season was not being able to capitalize on the man advantage after LA received the red card with 30 minutes left to play. In week two, NYCFC had less time with a man advantage, but they definitely learned from their mistakes and made Philadelphia pay the price. This we

Lights On But Nobody’s Home / Ep 527 / Blue City Radio Feb 25, 2026 1:38:01 False Nines Giving False Hope Stop us if you have heard this before, NYCFC need a striker. Once again a team with so much promise and quality lacks a definitive player in the key role of striker. Since the departure of David Villa in 2018 the club has really only seen one quality replacement as a number nine, in Taty Castellanos. Heber had a good season with NYCFC, but he was ne

NUEVAYoL / Ep 526 / Blue City Radio Feb 11, 2026 1:41:04 MLS Fantasy with Favian Renkel This week NYCFC supporters got their first real look at the 2026 squad with a livestream of the team’s preseason match against LAFC. Spoiler alert: it looked very similar to last year’s team. This week Mike Anderer, JR diBart and Mike Allen chat about the game and also give some over/under predictions ahead of the start of the season

Computer Blue / Ep 525 / Blue City Radio Jan 28, 2026 1:06:41 Enter Todd Dunivant This was a busy week for New York City FC. First scrimmage of 2026 in the books. Two players out on loan. One player signing confirmed and one rumored. First official press conferences of the season. It feels like the new season is right around the corner because it is. This week Mike Anderer, J.R. diBart and Mike Allen tackle all the news stories from

Still The One / Ep 524 / Blue City Radio Jan 14, 2026 58:05 NYCFC Preseason Begins This week marks the official return of the players for 2026 so it is only fitting that Mike Anderer, J.R. diBart and Mike Allen return to the virtual studio to kick off their 2026 with a discussion about Talles Magno, Keaton Parks and the other returning players to NYCFC.

End Of the Road / Ep 523 / Blue City Radio Jan 2, 2026 1:01:15 Justin Haak Officially Departs NYCFC We have all experienced the feeling of not being valued at work. Value is not about the price tag or cost, it is about the experience. This week former-NYCFC defender, Justin Haak, made the choice to sign with LA Galaxy. In the move Haak reportedly signed for a lower salary than offered by NYCFC. This week the guys

Takin’ Care Of Business / Ep 522 / Blue City Radio Dec 10, 2025 1:31:37 The Dunivant Era Begins Ultimately NYCFC lost their semifinal match to the eventual champions. That might not dampen the pain of the 5-1 loss in the Eastern Conference Final but it is a reminder of the success new coach Pascal Jansen had with the club in his first year. Now enter a new Chief Soccer Officer in Todd Dunivant. This week Mike Anderer, J.R. diBart and Mike Allen d

Hazy Shade Of Winter / Ep 521 / Blue City Radio Dec 3, 2025 1:26:06 The Eastern Conference Final For most of the 2025 season a big talking point about NYCFC was the young average age of the squad. These weren’t players in their prime. That changed in summer with the additions of Aiden O’Neill, Nicolas Fernandez Mercau and Raul Gustavo. Even with those players coming in and helping the club reach another Eastern Conference Final it

Gonna Fly Now / Ep 520 / Blue City Radio Nov 26, 2025 1:18:21 Maxi Does It In Philadelphia Again Only the diehards believed and even some of them might admit it was only half-heartedly. NYCFC limped into Subaru Park on Sunday night and took the fight to the Supporter’s Shield owners leaving them with only their dreams of hoisting a cup. This week Mike Anderer, J.R. diBart and Mike Allen recap the moments from this Eastern Conference semi-f

You Talk Too Much / Ep 519 / Blue City Radio Nov 13, 2025 1:10:30 NYCFC Advance To the Eastern Conference Semi-Final NYCFC is a team that knows how to handle adversity. Their legacy began with the club’s second biggest signing missing the first half of their debut season. Their championship season was marked with two key season-ending injuries. Last year breakout rookie star, Malachi Jones, suffered a severe injury mid-season that he

Blaze Of Glory (Young Guns) / Ep 518 / Blue City Radio Nov 5, 2025 1:22:56 Win On Friday! NYCFC had a golden opportunity to defeat the team ahead of them in the standings and advance to the second round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. Unfortunately the result did not go their way and while it is easy to blame the two young players that missed their penalty kick chances the coach was more focused on why it was not decided in regulation. That leadership is what ho

Dirty Laundry / Ep 517 / Blue City Radio Oct 22, 2025 1:15:19 MLS v The Media Yes, NYCFC lost to Seattle at home on decision day. Yes, Mike, J.R. and Mike will discuss it, but before they do, they need to share their thoughts on the state of journalism and coverage of MLS by independent reporters. It was always a challenge and with the passing of time, it has only gotten worse. The big question is will it ever turn around?

NYCFC Ten Year Anniversary Pt 2 / Ep 516 / Blue City Radio Oct 17, 2025 52:29 Episode 516: What Belongs In Ethihad Park, Where Would We Be Without NYCFC? This is part two of our series talking with fans and friends from the first ten years of NYCFC history. This episode focuses on two questions: what do you want to see in the NYCFC stadium? and where would you be without NYCFC?

We Built This City / Ep 515 / Blue City Radio Oct 8, 2025 1:19:31 Episode 515: Knee Deep In the Hooplah A new NYCFC era is upon us. We now enter the Post-David-Lee era as the former sporting director departs for the vacant position in Kansas City. As NYCFC wrap up the 2025 season the team will do so trying to fill the key role and look to develop a roster ready to open their stadium in 2027. This week Mike, J.R. and Mike discuss the tenure of

New York Belongs To Me / Ep 514 / Blue City Radio Oct 1, 2025 1:22:55 Episode 514: How do you feel as an NYCFC fan after the week they had? They were embarrassed at home against one of the strongest teams in the league and then fought back valiantly against their cross-river rival to capture the Hudson River Trophy. It is really a tale of opposites, but ultimately the spirits are running high as they enter the last two weeks of the season. And to add

Hungry Like the Wolf / Ep 513 / Blue City Radio Sep 24, 2025 1:37:01 Episode 513: There was so much going on with NYCFC last week that we did not think we could fit all of our thoughts into one episode, and we didn’t. The guys did share some audio with NYCFC CEO, Brad Sims, as well as recap the two thrilling wins from the week that give the Boys In Blue great momentum heading into another extremely challenging week.

Jacob’s Ladder / Ep 512 / Blue City Radio Sep 17, 2025 1:16:53 Episode 512: For weeks we have been waiting for some consistency from NYCFC. Too often their victories fooled pundits and fans alike into thinking they were a solid squad worthy of making a playoff run, only to be followed by games that made people quip if they would make the playoffs at all. Obviously one game is not enough to sway opinions, but with the remaining six games approachi

Talking About the First 10 Years Of NYCFC Pt 1 / Ep 511 / Blue City Radio Sep 10, 2025 1:13:03 Episode 511: First Memories, Player Interactions, Supporter Culture As we watch NYCFC play it’s eleventh season in MLS we thought it would be a perfect time to capture some memories of the first ten years. During the beginning of this season Mike Anderer sat down with some notable fans and friends to hear their stories about the growth of the team. Featured in these episodes are Jon Sa

It’s OK To Not Be OK / Ep 510 / Blue City Radio Sep 4, 2025 1:10:51 Episode 510: Pascal Jansen did not mince words in his post game press conference following the 2-1 loss for NYCFC against last place, DC United. He called out his team saying the “attack was not good enough”. Yes, DC capitalized on two key moments, but it was the lack of creativity and chances that lead to the home loss. Remiscient of Ronny Deila’s

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