The Hudson River Blue Podcast looks at soccer from a New York City perspective. We cover everything from NYCFC and MLS, to European giants and global fútbol, to lower-league clubs in the Tri-State Area. If you want angry boys shouting about managers and refs, this isn't for you: We're here to inform you, and to keep it fun.
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The Hudson River Blue Podcast looks at soccer from a New York City perspective. We cover everything from NYCFC and MLS, to European giants and global fútbol, to lower-league clubs in the Tri-State Area. If you want angry boys shouting about managers and refs, this isn't for you: We're here to inform you, and to keep it fun.
What Taty Castellanos to the Premier League means for the player and his former MLS club, who New York City FC should target in the transfer market, and what might come next for Talles Magno after his Corinthians loan.
Our final episode of 2025 includes thoughts on Justin Haak to LA Galaxy, New York City FC's new 2026 kit, the recent approach to Homegrown signings, and the latest SuperDraft class.
Glenn Crooks, New York City's radio play-by-play announcer, joins the pod to talk about his new book of interviews with soccer luminaries, plus, we come to grips with what seems to be the end of Justin Haak's time with the club.
What Messi winning MLS Cup means for the league, how some of New York City FC's best- and worst-performing players did during the 2025 season, and who got the most favorable groups and games from the World Cup Draw.
We revisit what went wrong for New York City FC in the heavy Eastern Conference Final loss, share first impressions of new NYCFC Sporting Director Todd Dunivant, and discuss the club's end-of-year roster decisions.
A review of how the Conference Semifinal in Philadelphia was won, and a look ahead to New York City FC's Conference Final showdown with a high-powered, heavily-favored Inter Miami.
It's an Eastern Conference Semifinal preview episode, but we also pick up the pieces from the Alonso Martínez knee injury that rocked New York City FC and talk about all the massive MLS schedule and format changes coming in 2027.
The pod crew unpacks all the angles from the decisive Game 3 victory over Charlotte FC, wonders about life without Andrés Perea and Aiden O'Neill in Philadelphia in the next round, and catches you up on all the NYCFC international call-ups.
A thorough review of New York City FC's 1-0 away win over Charlotte FC to open the MLS Cup Playoffs, featuring lots of praise for Alonso Martínez and Pascal Jansen, plus a preview of Game 2 of this series at Yankee Stadium.
With Decision Day and the MLS regular season now behind us, we spend this episode getting you ready for the MLS Cup Playoffs and the best-of-three series between NYCFC and Charlotte FC.
We get you ready for MLS Decision Day and what might be in store for New York City FC as they chase home-field advantage and a Top 4 finish in the Eastern Conference.
A review of what went wrong in Philly, who from NYCFC will be busy during the international break, and who we think were David Lee's most significant signings as Sporting Director, for better and worse.
There's so much going on with NYCFC and this episode covers it all: The high of beating the Red Bulls after the low of losing badly to Miami, a surprise exit for the team's long-tenured Sporting Director, and a looming trip to face league-leading Philadelphia.
One episode, four New York City FC matches to discuss, as we review the Columbus and Charlotte wins and look ahead to Inter Miami's midweek trip to Citi Field, plus the weekend's Hudson River Derby in New Jersey.
We dive into New York City FC's important road win in Chicago, talking Nico Fernández, Raul Gustavo, Seymour Reid, and more, then preview the two important home matches against Columbus Crew and Charlotte FC.
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.
We wonder why New York City FC played down to yet another bottom-of-the-table opponent in their loss to DC United, discuss the biggest storylines around Matt Freese and Alonso Martínez as they head out on international duty with the USMNT and Costa Rica, and discuss the wild end to this year's Leagues Cup tournament.
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.
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.
The Hudson River Blue Podcast looks at soccer from a New York City perspective. We cover everything from NYCFC and MLS, to European giants and global fútbol, to lower-league clubs in the Tri-State Area. If you want angry boys shouting about managers and refs, this isn't for you: We're here to inform you, and to keep it fun.
