Soccer In The City Podcast

NYCFC’s first ever draft choice, Khiry Shelton, is traded to Sporting KC in exchange for their 2016 Defender of the Year, Saad Abdul-Salaam; the top defender in the Swedish first division, Anton Tinnerholm signs on a free transfer from Malmo FF; Patrick Vieira visits Napoli and suggests that he would like to coach in Italy one day; Hope Solo is reportedly one of the eight candidates who submitted the required three nominations for USSF Presidential election.

On the latest edition of the "Soccer in the City" podcast, Glenn Crooks and Roberto Abramowitz discuss the wide-open race for US Soccer president, NYCFC's pursuit of a new stadium at Belmont Park, and Saturday's MLS Cup final between Seattle and Toronto.

In this episode of #SoccerInTheCity, Glenn Crooks, John Rojas and Roberto Abramowitz break down the MLS Conference Finals and set-up MLS Cup as the Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC meet again. Also, they take a look at the list of players New York City FC has dropped and are surprised by some of the players who were let go. With the World Cup Draw being the item of the day on Friday morning, John and Robert break down the groups and make their early predictions on who advances to the knockout round, with one very prominent team not exactly getting a vote of confidence. And just before they signed off, they did the #SoccerInTheCity version of “One More Thing” as a rumor started on the south end of the continent that involves NYCFC gets the guys going on the pros and cons if it actually comes to be.

We review the first leg of the MLS Conference Finals ; Michael Bradley apparently not supporting #SaveTheCrew but will Austin be a good MLS city? The TV overlap and missing Svensson’s goal.

We take a close look at the Expansion Draft and predict which players NYCFC will protect;  Patrick Vieira loves Yaya Toure but he will not be heading to NYCFC for pre-season;  The USMNT and Bruce Arena in studio for FS1 with some odd commentary;  How the youngsters performed against Portugal.

NYCFC eliminated from playoffs - what’s next? ; A look back at how close City came in the second leg vs. Columbus Crew SC; How the MLS semi-finals shape up; Referees constantly surrounded - what to do?

A Decision Day rematch for NYCFC in the MLS Cup Playoffs; A look back at the knockout round playoff games including the Red Bulls rout over the Chicago Fire;  Will the playoff format change in ’18?; New York native Mike Petke sings 3-year contract with the Colorado Rapids.

Claudio Reyna has harsh words for American soccer. Jack Harrison had his red card rescinded, but where was the VAR? And previewing Decision Day in MLS.

The guys discuss the U.S. men's national team failing to qualify for the World Cup, NYCFC and more.

Andrea Pirlo will retire at the end of 2017; Jack Harrison and James Sands playing international soccer; plus a close look at the USMNT and World Cup qualifying in CONCACAF and CONMEBOL; and did FC Dallas get off easy with a fine instead of forfeit?

Crooks stirs things up in Montreal; a review of the win at Montreal and tie in Chicago; NYCFC not in control of own destiny; another international "break"; and Arena's roster choices for critical qualifiers.

We recap the 1-1 tie against the Houston Dynamo - the home game on the road at Rentschler Field and the playoff situation around the entire league. Also, more VAR discussion - the boys have differing opinions on its use.

Glenn Crooks and Roberto Abramowitz return to the NYCFC House on Thursday in the Meatpacking District for the last of their three recordings of the "Soccer in the City" podcast there. The guys welcome special guest Rodney Wallace of NYCFC. Glenn and Roberto also break down City's 1-1 draw at Colorado on Saturday.

Roberto and Glenn with their second live recording at #NYCFCHouse in the Meatpacking District with special guest, NYCFC President, Jon Patricof plus a look back at Saturday’s loss to Portland.

"Soccer in the City" podcast hosts Glenn Crooks and Roberto Abramowitz recorded this week’s episode live from the NYCFC House on West 14th Street and Eighth Avenue in the Meatpacking District.   They analyze the return of Andrea Pirlo and Tommy McNamara as well as the return to form of Jack Harrison and RJ Allen, who will battle newly signed Andruz Struna for time at the back. The guys also take a close look at the U.S. men's national team's most recent qualifiers and the road ahead.

The guys break down the 1-1 tie between NYCFC and the Red Bulls, discuss the international break and how it will impact MLS, and then preview the World Cup qualifier between the U.S. and Costa Rica at Red Bull Arena.

Jonathan Lewis and the other key players in the win over New England; another Hudson River Derby and why NYCFC has caught up with NY Red Bulls; the mathematical playoff possibilities for all MLS teams; and of course, the solar eclipse.

NYCFC's Sean Johnson was the man in a great road win against the LA Galaxy; Lineup projections with Ring and White suspended; Kaka red card on video review; US Open Cup

David Villa’s first MLS hat trick leads NYCFC to victory over the Red Bulls in the Hudson River Derby; Vieira says NYCFC should add three players; VAR receives a good grade in Week 1; and can NYCFC sustain their form in L.A.?

What happened against TFC and the status of DP Andrea Pirlo; NY Derby ahead and Red Bulls in great form; VAR starts this weekend; MLS All-Star Game