Episode 15: Reacting to Nick Cushing's firing
An episode all about the two biggest recent developments to rock New York City FC: The season-ending MLS Cup Playoffs loss to the Red Bulls and the subsequent decision to fire head coach Nick Cushing.
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Episode 14: Gio Savarese previews the playoff derby
The New York soccer icon and current studio analyst for MLS on Apple helps us set the stage for the first postseason meeting between New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls.
Episode 13: An airing of Citi Field grievances
Hosts John Baney and Mark Radigan react (strongly) to the news that capacity will be limited at Citi Field for the first-ever playoff Hudson River Derby.
Episode 12: Bring on the biggest-ever Hudson River Derby
A special episode recorded immediately following New York City FC's penalty shootout triumph over FC Cincinnati. Relive the drama of the messy draw-turned-win in Ohio and begin to get ready for the highest-stakes match against the Red Bulls in NYCFC's history.
Episode 11: Win in Ohio or go home for the winter
We revisit what went right in New York City FC's big playoff win over FC Cincinnati, what it will take to replicate that result on the road in win-or-go-home Game 3, and consider just how hyped it would be to see a first-ever postseason Hudson River Derby in the next round.
Episode 10: A flop in Cincy and a must-win at Citi
An episode mainly about New York City FC's loss to FC Cincinnati to open the MLS Cup Playoffs, covering the biggest moments from that game while also looking ahead to Game 2 and what NYCFC will need to do differently at Citi Field to keep their season alive.
Episode 9: Approaching crunch time in Cincinnati
Decision Day didn't go New York City FC's way but attention is now on Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs, with Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press running through what to expect from FC Cincinnati.
Episode 8: Home-field advantage? Root against the Yankees, Mets
A pre-MLS Decision Day discussion of the many uncertainties that surround New York City FC and their MLS Cup Playoffs path. Who will they play? Where will they play? Oh those pesky MLB playoffs.
Episode 7: The alternate-universe MVP
The third of New York City FC's three straight wins featured a star turn from Santiago Rodríguez, which had our HRB Podcast hosts wondering: Should the NYCFC No 10 be in the MVP conversation?
Episode 6: NYCFC turns a corner
We look back fondly at the two recent New York City FC victories over the New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati and wonder if this team is really hitting its stride just as the MLS Cup Playoffs arrive.
Episode 5: A game that needs no introduction
All the angles of a high-stakes edition of the Hudson River Derby get covered, from the playoff implications for both New York City FC and the Red Bulls, to how New York City might line up while missing key players.
Episode 4: NYCFC defeats Messi 1-1
An episode all about New York City FC's draw with Inter Miami and Lionel Messi, breaking down all that happened on and off the pitch during a surreal, thrilling afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
Episode 3: Messi Mania, winless woes
This week we dissect the away draw with DC United and the heavy home loss to Philadelphia, and discuss the new billionaire co-owner on the block and the impending arrival of Messi Mania in the Bronx.
Episode 2: Christian Benteke is a scary man
This week there's a lot to say about that new New York City FC crest, and a lot of questions around the starting goalkeeper spot and how Luis Barraza might handle it if Matt Freese is injured.
Episode 1: Drinking the Alonso Martínez Kool-Aid
Struggles in Columbus, running the gauntlet, and why John Baney is drinking the Alonso Martínez Kool-Aid.