Blue Boys got you covered this week to break down three straight NYCFC road losses -- including an early-stage crash out of the Open Cup, and some groan-worthy losses to both Toronto and Charlotte. It's not a good week, blue ballers -- but Trey and Jake get into it anyway, discussing what we learned from minutes snatched by some rarely-seen NYCFC'ers, talking over the usual attacking woes, set piece despair, and mentality mishigas. THEN: a derby day precap and just to keep us from slitting our wrists with rusty knives, we hit the new stadium renderings. Take your hypercube out of your pocket ..read more

Your boys in blue break down a massive win at home against FC Dallas and the rise of the Santi Rodriguez False Nine in what feels like a paradigm-shifting mid-season match. Jake and Trey take to the booth to break down this 3-1 victory, Ledezma on the push and the press, and how NYCFC finally found a system that optimizes its talent. Plus: James Sands on the USMNT, Taty Castellanos delivering some Girona Gjramatics, a brand new brit in the USMNT office, and of course a precap of our Canadian sojourn this weekend. Don't get upset that you've been fired from your cable news job; after all, you'v ..read more

Your boys in blue have a treat for you this week — Jake and Trey are joined by the illustrious DAN AVIDAN (Game Grumps, Ninja Sex Party) who flexes his bonafides as an OG fan of NYNJ soccer and a stalwart NYCFC supporter from season one. Your starstruck hosts cannot help but get into full-on interview mode with Dan, but worry not: the threesome also merrily recap the triumphant 2-1 win over Nashville, hit the Talking Points, and chat anticipated changes in Dallas. Put on your loosest tuxedo pants - you’ve got very special Blue Balls ..read more

A 1-1 draw has our boys feeling more chafed than chuffed, reflecting on a point at home against Atlanta that by all rights should have been a cakewalk. Jake and Trey break down the morale morass that might have kept us from glory, then chat Cushing coordinative creativity and consequences. Mal Pugh is out of the Women’s World Cup — is this summer going to be the Rise of Rodman? And a new signing has Trey wondering about lies, damn lies, and statistics from the front office. Throw on some roomy shorts on this 90 degree day: you’ve got Blue Balls ..read more

Hey blue ballers Jake didn't get around to writing a blurb on this one so I'll blah blah blee blah my way through it hmm let's see we talk Houston, New England, ThiaGone, NWSL, NYCFC II, Atlanta, GOLF for some reason, blah blah blah. YOU GET IT, YOU KNOW US BY NOW. WE LOVE YOU. Chag Sameach, you've got Blue Balls ..read more

Gorgeous work from the Pigeons this week has your boys in blue BUZZING after the 3-2 victory at home over DC United. Jake & Trey tackle absolute darts from Keaton Parks, Santi Rodriguez' true homecoming, and the eternal agony of foolish set piece goals in a short and sweet recap of a game that is slowly becoming typical of your 2023 NYCFC squad. Then: Press (fan media drama), Press (Christen), and Chess (four-dimensional in homegrown signing decisions). Plus: a hot little recap of a Houston fight with the Captain in the Back on international break. Put your phone in your back pocket instea ..read more

Ya blue boys is at it again, and this time in PERSON as Jake returns to the Major Metropolitan Area to break down a three point win at NYCFC's glorious home opener. A raucous crowd saw our boys put in a game-winning goal off a set piece, thanks to some charitable support by Miami's McVey. We talk the return of James Sands and the very attractive action happening in the midfield between Big Bird and the Sandman. Plus: my back line was so high last night bruh. And: yes, Talles Talk is once again on the menu. So's a rundown of Reyna and Richy. Plus a window into the twisted mind of a MLS POTW vot ..read more

It's season nine, bitches!! Your Blue Balls Boys are Back in Action for the ninth season of the perennial blue bruisers at the New York City Football Club. And what a season we have lined up -- full of twists, turns, and sisyphean tasks as New York embarks on its quest to keep a talented roster and a franchise-favorite coach from suffering the indignities of a rebuild season. And what did we start with? a 2-0 loss to Nashville of course! Jake and Trey talk over the key points and the chat everyone wants to have about positional woes new and old. Then: a Brad Sims interview, a welcome-home gala ..read more

Can you feel it, Mr. Krabs? We're days away from the kickoff of NYCFC's historic inaugural ninth season and your boys in blue are BUZZING. Jake and Trey chat the latest in NYCFC news - new jerseys, new rumors, new celebrities repping our new merch - and then set some NEW lines for the season to come in our perennial OVER/UNDER EPISODE. Grab a pencil and play along as we predict Talles goals, red-card tallies, and double-doubles secured or denied. Start stretching -- you've got Blue Balls ..read more

The preseason is in full swing as Jake & Trey follow up their mournful departures ep with a cracking roundup of acquisitions, rumored or not. Your boys in blue go back to front, discussing the perks and pitfalls of all the names you’ve seen bandied about on social media, scouring the side for something to get psyched about. Will Mitja upgrade our wings? Could Tony Alfaro shore up a shaky defense? Who is this vowel-saturated Braian Cufre everyone’s talking about? Trey drops a staggering Senseless Starting XI and the future looks at least a little more interesting! So grab your coffee and wi ..read more