Soccer In The City Podcast

Today we take a close look at the reasons for NYCFC's second-half collapse at Houston; Orlando City comes in to Yankee Stadium winless in their last three matches;  the USMNT unveiled six newcomers against Bolivia; and VAR discussion has returned!

In the latest episode of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, YES Network play-by play man Joe Tolleson joins the boys. There was a lot of discussion about the Patrick Vieira stories out of France after NYCFC's dominant 4-0 win over Colorado. Also, the guys preview Friday’s match at Houston and give their thoughts about the U.S. men's national team roster for the Monday friendly in Philadelphia.

NYCFC has a good reaction to derby loss in well earned 2-2 draw at LAFC; The club welcomed Ismael Tajouri-Shradi back to the squad to score the late equalizer off the bench - will he start versus Colorado on Saturday?; 21 MLS Players selected to preliminary or final rosters for World Cup including Ronald Matarrita and Rodney Wallace for Costa Rica.

The boys give their take on Saturday's big Hudson River Derby loss; A look ahead to NYCFC’s match at the exciting expansion side, LAFC; Wayne Rooney in MLS? The boys say in unison, “we hope not!"

New York City FC still has not lost back-to-back games since April 2016 after knocking off previously unbeaten FC Dallas. The guys take a look ahead at the Hudson River Derby, in which the NY Red Bulls host NYCFC, and discuss why the Boys in Blue have turned the series in their favor. Also, LAFC wins in dramatic fashion at the unveiling of its new stadium, plus some nonsense about the positioning of journalists at sporting events.

The boys look back at NYCFC's Portland loss and the tactics utilized with success by the Timbers; Patrick Vieira says, “he’s ready.”; The unveiling of a new training facility in Orangeburg; A stadium update (but nothing really new); Tommy Mac has positive answers about his playing time; Toronto FC suffers loss in PK’s at Concacaf Champions League finals.

We talk about the 2-2 result in Atlanta in front of the raucous and ardent supporters at Mercedes-Benz Stadium;  The impact of having Alex Ring back in the starting XI and David Villa off the bench earlier than expected; There is a rendering of a potential NYCFC soccer-specific stadium at Harlem River Yards - is it legit?; VAR news at the World Cup; And a look at Toronto FC’s disappointing result in the Concacaf Champions League

After New York City FC routed Real Salt Lake, 4-0 on Wednesday night, we take a close look at the reasons for NYCFC’s dominance and their early-season success. We also preview NYCFC at Atlanta on Sunday -- the top two teams in MLS squaring off. Roberto leads the discussion of the CONCACAF Champions League -- he was at Red Bull Arena, where the New York Red Bulls fell short in the semi-finals. Plus the UEFA Champions League. What a week of soccer!.

David Villa has missed the last three matches, yet New York City FC is undefeated through five games to open the MLS season. In the latest episode of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, Tom Kolker, Roberto Abramowitz, Glenn Crooks and John Rojas review NYCFC's second win on the road, at San Jose, and the spectacular tying goal by Anton Tinnerholm. Also, John was in Los Angeles for Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Galaxy debut. He describes the atmosphere at StubHub Center.

In the latest episode of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, hosts Tom Kolker, Roberto Abramowitz, Glenn Crooks and John Rojas review New York City FC's 2-2 draw at New England and give their thoughts on the players filling in for David Villa, Alex Ring and Rodney Wallace. NYCFC will be on the road again this weekend in San Jose. Plus a new MLS rivalry will be born this weekend when LAFC hosts the LA Galaxy. The guys discuss.

We look at how New York City FC won their game against Orlando City without their captain, David Villa; Also, the merits of Ben Sweat getting a call into the USMNT sometime in the future;  We delve into the specifics of why left-footed players have the edge over right-footers.

New York City FC is still unbeaten in home openers after defeating the L.A. Galaxy on Sunday, 2-1. "Soccer in the City" hosts Tom Kolker, Roberto Abramowitz, Glenn Crooks and John Rojas review that result and how the fullbacks have emerged in coach Patrick Vieira’s system. Also, the guys preview of the Orlando City SC match on Saturday and discuss MLS' historic victories against Liga MX in the CONCACAF Champions League.

New York City FC with a huge win on opening day at Sporting KC and there were newcomers who played a vital role in the result. Alex Ring will give his post-game thoughts on two of them; NYCFC prepares for their home opener on Sunday when they welcome the L.A. Galaxy and we take a close look at the matchup;  the NY Red Bulls make history in the CONCACAF Champions League in Tijuana.

Ebenezer Ofori was acquired Wednesday by New York City FC and the boys talk about how he might fit into the midfield - after not having played a competitive match since September of 2017;  We also make our starting XI predictions for opening day and offer our opinion about which of the newcomers (not including Jesus Medina) will provide the biggest impact; The CONCACAF Champions League and which of the five MLS teams has the best chance to finally win the title.

Glenn, Roberto and John preview New York City FC’s preseason match Tuesday night in Mexico against second division side, Atlético de San Luis. John was in Los Angeles for the games against LAFC and the L.A. Galaxy and he shares his experiences there. Glenn covered the U.S. Soccer presidential election in Orlando, and the boys all chime in on the new man in charge, Carlos Cordeiro.

With the US Soccer Presidential election set for Saturday, the boys talk about Sunil Gulati’s recent comments about the tone of the campaigns and an Instagram posted by Eric Wynalda supporter, Jermaine Jones;  There were two more arrivals into NYCFC pre-season camp ahead of future exhibitions against LA Galaxy and LAFC; The potential arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the Galaxy is good business - but is it good for the soccer?

Our lead item, a twist in the transfer of Jack Harrison to England; We update the new arrivals at NYCFC pre-season; Considering the current roster, will Patrick Vieira consider a change in system this season; Beckham and Miami now in MLS and other league notes; US Soccer not the only Federation with a crazy presidential race.

Claudio Reyna explains why NYCFC took a goalkeeper in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft and why the draft remains an important part of first-team rosters. Preseason is underway, and we look at the most recent acquisitions and what their immediate impact might be, if Jack Harrison is destined for Stoke City in the English Premeir League and how that is impacting Patrick Vieira’s choices on the forward line. Also, Roberto talks one-on-one with Vieira after the draft. And more on the Jonathan Gonzalez saga. (It's not pretty for US Soccer.)

In the latest episode of the “Soccer in the City” podcast, hosts Tom Kolker, Roberto Abramowitz, Glenn Crooks and John Rojas take a close look at the most recent NYCFC signees and speculate whether a striker may be added through the MLS SuperDraft. Also, what will Landon Donovan contribute to Liga MX, all but one US Soccer presidential candidate will be at the national coaches convention, and Lord Glenn returns from England.

The boys are back with a close look at the versatile Young Designated Player signed by NYCFC over the holidays, Jesus Medina, plus other player needs before the start of the season. Also, the MLS not a “retirement league” anymore. And across the river, will Sacha Kljesten and Kemar Lawrence be gone from the Red Bulls?