Soccer City

On the final episode of Season 1, the story of a homeless refugee who uses soccer and school to survive; Mike Geddes describes streetsoccerworld USA and Matt Lawrence talks about why it was important for New York City FC to re-sign Maxime Chanot

"The Club" authors Jon Clegg and Josh Robinson. Also, NYCFC Academy Player of the Year Nico Banalcazar and the journey to the MLS Cup with Gio Savarese. Plus a tribute to David Villa and Tommy McNamara

An exclusive interview with NJ native, Giuseppe Rossi who is a free agent and has an interest in Major League Soccer. Also, futbol MLS journalist Ariel Judas reviews the Copa Libertadores fiasco.

An engaging conversation with former Canandian National Team goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc who was recently named to the newly created, Concacaf Head of Women's Football; New York City FC Academy goalkeeper Jennifer Sosa is representing Uruguay at the U17 Women's World Cup - at the age of 14. Her club coach, Osbourne Carter will help explain her journey.

The end of an era as LIU Brooklyn wins the NEC Championship and coach TJ Kostecky describes the emotions after the last match ever at "the cage" in Brooklyn. Ilaria Maroni reports from Ribalta where Napoli supporters gather for games and New York City FC's season comes to a disappointing end. Dome Torrent, Sean Johnson and Alex Ring react.

Soccer for a 1 or 2 year old? There is a grass roots program here in New York City that teaches soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment – we’ll meet the directors. The Superclasico may be the most heated rivalry in sports. NYCFC Spanish radio commentator and Argentina native Ariel Judas shares the passion of Boca Juniors versus River Plate. New York City FC will travel to Atlanta down a goal in their MLS playoff series. We’ll hear why Dome Torrent, Sean Johnson and Alex Ring all feel that City’s chances are still quite good.

The voice of American soccer JP Dellacamera plus soccer journalist Ilaria Maroni from La Voce di New York and an MLS playoff preview with David Villa and Anton Tinnerholm

Brooklyn College women's soccer coach Patrick Horne played in the NASL and he joins us to talk about his new book, "The Black Pioneers of the North American Soccer League. The road woes continue for New York City FC but they hope a home match on Decision Day will cure the pain. Dome Torrent, Alex Ring and Sean Johnson chime in. And 1-on-1 with NYCFC center back Sebastian Ibeagha

A "Soccer Day" celebration in the five boroughs of New York City; Yangel Herrera ready to return with reaction from Claudio Reyna, Dome Torrent and Sean Johnson; The saga of Audi Field with soccer write Charles Boehm

Part 2 with New York City FC President, Jon Patricof; A 1-on-1 interview with Ben Sweat who has earned his first international call-up with the USMNT; Paul Tenorio of The Athletic shares his thoughts on the next USMNT head coach and discussions to alter or eliminate the 3rd Designated Player in MLS.

NYCFC President Jon Patricof shares his thoughts on the partnership between the club, NYU School of Professional Studies and NYC Media; Ben Sweat gets the call-up while Dome Torrent and Sebastian Ibeagha describe stages of development; Seth Taylor and former Seattle Sounder Patrick Ianni's new book helps to enhance the coach/parent/soccer player relationship

City in the Community Leadership Council member Kwame King reviews a special day in Brooklyn with Beyond Sport; Dome Torrent and Jo Inge Berget address the recent results for New York City FC; Jeff Rueter, who covers Minnesota United for The Atlantic, helps preview Saturday's match.

Nicole Rodriguez and the Puerto Rican National Team lodge a symbolic protest for equality with the help of Argentina; Facial coding and how it can benefit the coach/player relationship from author Dan Hill; Montreal Impact sideline reporter Joey Alfieri tells the Impact story ahead of their home match against New York City FC.

James Sands describes his first start for New York City FC and how he prepared for the moment; The USMNT met Brazil at Met Life and Yahoo Sports soccer writer Doug McIntyre gives us his take with reaction from the players and coaching staff on a 9-11 match date with Mexico; Former England and MLS pro goalkeeper Ian Joyce shares his thoughts on Clint Dempsey retirement.

Brooklyn born Tim Weah is back home preparing for the USMNT friendly on Friday against Brazil; NYCFC coach Dome Torrent endorses USMNT head coach candidate Greg Berhalter; NYCFC commentator Matt Lawrence previews City's next two opponents; Marketing guru Joe Favorito talks about La Liga's presence in the states.

While New York City FC supporters pine for a stadium the Columbus Crew SC soccer community wonders whether they will even have a team in 2019. Morgan Hughes from #SaveTheCrew joins us plus a preview of NYCFC at Columbus; Soccer historian and author Charles Cuttone shares Yankee Stadium soccer stories and a graduate student has created a foundation providing a platform for children in sports.

The Acquista brothers from Queens have a difference of opinion when it comes to the Hudson River Derby; Kristian Dyer of Metro NY and MSG Network gives the NY Red Bulls perspective on the derby; NYCFC coach Dome Torrent responds to recent reports regarding David Villa and Jesus Medina

The FIFA Foundation Festival in Russia and Street Football World with US Network Manager Lilli Barrett-O'Keefe; The successful return of David Villa for New York City FC; Mike Woitalla of Soccer America on leadership struggles in U.S. Soccer

Our HS students with the NYU School of Professional Studies submit their final "Soccer on the Bloc" with a look at the positive impact of soccer on immigrants; Claudio Stonelli says head gear in soccer may be mandatory in years to come as a concussion prevention device; Dome Torrent makes a surprising choice in the starting XI and Adrian Conoboy shares his thoughts on winning the MLS Works Community MVP Award

Our NYU SPS students are involved in activities surrounding Manchester City’s visit to the Metropolitan area including an interview with Paul Dickov. Also, Jack Harrison’s agent Remy Cherin provides the back-story of Harrison’s journey to the English Championship and a review of New York City FC’s recent road trip and the reasons why Dome Torrent was happy with the team but not with MLS after the loss in Seattle.

We hear from Riyad Mahrez, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, David Villa and Dome Torrent from the NYCFC training facility; Students from the NYU School of Professional Studies covered the NYCFC v Montreal match for Soccer on the Bloc; Adrian Conoboy is a brain cancer survivor who is enhancing the NYC community through soccer with #wecankickit

New York Times soccer columnist George Vecsey offers a view of this World Cup and those from the past. A visit to Cafe Baltazar, the place to be for Croatian World Cup matches. NYCFC continued their dominance at home as Jonathan Lewis emerges plus Homegrown James Sands describes the feeling of winning a National Championship. Sporting Director Claudio Reyna talks about the growth of the NYCFC Academy

A group of New York City High School students present their first "Soccer on the Bloc" through the NYU School of Professional Studies; New York City FC coach Domè Torrent wins in his first Hudson River Derby while NYCFC Academy coach Matt Pilkington is honored; Long-time NYC resident and Soccer America columnist Paul Gardner gives his take on the World Cup.

Rockafeller Center was the spot for Soccer on Bloc and World Cup viewing and reaction from the Mexico-Brazil match; Coach Edu Rubio breaks down Spain's elimination from the World Cup at the hands of the hosts, Russia; Two boyhood friends are now on opposite sides in the Hudson River Derby; NYCFC coach Domè Torrent seeking to be clear with his message.

Tom Byer is a renowned technical coach in Japan and he joins me to review the Japanese National Team and their success in the World Cup.

A 1-on-1 interview with the coach at New York City FC, Domenec Torrent who gains a win in his MLS debut; Watching the Spain-Morocco match with La Roja supporters; Technical coach Tom Byer describes the growth of soccer in Japan and their opportunity to advance at the World Cup.

Visits to "Little Mexico" in Spanish Harlem, Jackson Heights in Queens and the Upper East Side to chat with ardent supporters during the World Cup. We are joined by Ken Bensinger who authored "Red Card" which reads like a FIFA crime novel and suggests improprieties in the 2018 World Cup bidding process. Also, Claudio Reyna's thoughts on World Cup 2026 and his new coach at New York City FC

My final interview with Patrick Vieira who has been named the new coach at OGC Nice; I visit Jackson Heights where two Colombian cousins talk about their national team ahead of the World Cup; Former professional player and TV commentator Janusz Michallik previews Poland and Group H in the World Cup

Great news for Mahfouz Soumare the Ivory Coast immigrant we profiled two months ago; World Cup fever and inside look at the Mexican National Team with John Rojas and Roberto Abramowitz; Patrick Vieira explains David Villa's absence from the starting lineup and Atlanta United radio voice Jason Longshore helps us preview NYCFC vs. Atlanta at Yankee Stadium

How friendship and support have carried a pair of New York City FC teammates to the World Cup in Russia; A graduate of the Right to Dream Academy will finish up his final year at Fordham with an MLS dream; International Champions Cup chairman Charlie Stillitano with more stories about how these fantastic preseason games were created.

The Right to Dream Academy in Ghana has produced multiple professional players but Nathaniel Bekoe describes a more important mission at the Academy; Charlie Stillitano shares how his passion for the game led to the birth of the International Champions Cup; New York City FC remains perfect at home on David Villa Day.

An interview with the co-founder of the Kicking & Screening Film Festival, Greg Lalas; A unique look at scouting in Africa and other parts of the world in the book, "The Away Game - The Epic Search for Soccer's Next Superstars." The author Sebastian Abbott joins Soccer City; The timely return of Ismael Tajouri-Shradi helps NYCFC earn a point at LAFC

In Brooklyn, a father and son are on opposite sides when a pair of legendary clubs meet in a U.S. Open Cup. Grant Wahl returns with details he secured from the minds of some of the elite players in the world from his new book, "Masters of Modern Soccer" and The Cooligans use humor to help NYCFC supporters recover from a difficult loss in the Hudson River Derby.

David Villa scores his 400th goal and New York City FC unveils a new training facility; Grant Wahl talks about his new book, "Masters of the Modern Game" and a visit to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to learn about soccer in Queens and the Bolanos Soccer Academy

New York City FC Coach Patrick Vieira pays tribute to Arsene Wenger while addressing reports that he is Wenger's top pick to become Arsenal FC manager; Rodney Wallace gets a warm welcome in his return to Portland and FC Dallas TV play-by-play guy Mark Followill helps preview their match at NYCFC this Sunday; Garth Crooks addresses racism in the game & Soccer on the Bloc correspondent Kwame King watches youth soccer on a Friday night in E. Harlem

An inspring story of a 17-year refugee from Ivory Coast who has found solace in education and soccer; The Scandinavians take center stage for their contributions to New York City FC's latest result extending the club's record unbeaten streak to start the season; Former England pro Garth Crooks describes the nature of racism in his country and the recent adoption of the "Rooney Rule."

Glenn Crooks visits Youth Leader training at P.S. 83 in E. Harlem during the latest Soccer on the Bloc. He also talks to one of the iconic voices of beIn Sports, the magisterial Ray Hudson plus an interview with NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson who was named to the MLS Team of the Week.

NYCFC radio voice Glenn Crooks speaks to two members of NYC's Youth Leadership Council who describe their experiences using soccer as a medium for a healthy lifestyle. Also, Chelsea FC pitch-side stadium announcer Neil Barnett with perspective on the Blues defeat to Tottenham and ESPN analyst Taylor Twellman gives his take on NYCFC, playing teens in MLS and the Ibra affect.

New York City FC radio voice Glenn Crooks talks to the Director of Youth at the Downtown United Soccer Club, Kevin McCarthy. Also, Italian soccer guru David Amoyal gives his take on Juventus and AS Roma in the Champions League and a review of NYCFC's recent 2-2 draw at New England.

New York City FC radio voice hosts this weekly half hour program. This week's program features "Saturday Night Lights" a city program to keep kids away from crime and in a safe place; author Sebastian Abbott talks about his new book, "The Away Game - In Search of Soccer's Next Superstars" plus NYCFC's record three straight wins to open the season with former NYCFC defender Jason Hernandez providing analysis.

In the debut program host Glenn Crooks visits East Harlem for a special one-day soccer tournament. Also, an interview with soccer journalist Henry Winter who assesses the situation with Arsene Wenger. Finally, a review of NYCFC's successful home opener with thoughts head coach Patrick Vieira.