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.
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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.
Episode 45: The world learns what we already know about Matt Freese
We reflect on on Matt Freese's breakout USMNT performance, review NYCFC's losing trip to Canada, and preview NYCFC-Toronto FC. Plus: Michael Battista joins the show to discuss his report on the return of the Cosmos.
Episode 44: Is our Club World Cup fever intensifying?
We weigh in on Matt Freese and the USMNT's ups and downs at the Gold Cup, discuss the pros and cons of the Club World Cup and the performances of the MLS teams in it, and preview NYCFC's trip to face CF Montréal.
Episode 43: No Matt Freese and Alonso Martínez, no problem
We highlight all the players who stepped up in the win vs Atlanta while NYCFC remained shorthanded. Plus, our early Club World Cup impressions and thoughts on Matt Freese's chances to stick as a USMNT starter.
Episode 42: Ronny Deila joins us ahead of his Yankee Stadium return
A conversation with the man who guided New York City FC to that first MLS Cup in 2021 before he comes back to town for the first time as an opposing coach with Atlanta United.
Episode 41: Gut-check time at the season's midpoint
Reviews of New York City FC's games against Houston and Nashville, plus our bigger-picture perspectives on the first half of the season now that we're exactly 50% of the way through the MLS schedule.
Episode 40: Closing out the May gauntlet
We review the many positives from the 3-1 win over Chicago Fire and look ahead to the final two NYCFC matches of the busy eight-match month of May, plus what lies ahead during the Gold Cup when Matt Freese and Alonso Martínez are likely away.