NJ Transit has back-up play for World Cup transport next summer. "What $3.4 million buys NJ Transit is 100 buses per day for all games and 125 buses for the final game on July 19." www.nj.com/news/2025/09... #WorldCup #USMNT #Jersey

It may be the last game New York City FC plays at Yankee Stadium in '25 Charlotte FC - like so many before them - bemoaned the field conditions & use of a baseball stadium & lost, 2-0. A self-fulfilling prophecy? Perhaps. I spoke to #NYCFC profe Pascal Jansen about it.👇 @newyorkcityfc.com

While Tayvon Gray was putting the clamps on Wilfried Zaha, #NYCFC coach Pascal Jansen had a moment along the touchline w/ the former #PremierLeague winger. Listen 👇 From my exclusive w/ the City profe after training today. @siriusxmfc.bsky.social @newyorkcityfc.com @sickpodnycfc.bsky.social

Last night I was hoping #NYCFC would best his Charlotte FC side but today we’re on the same team. One of the good guys in the game, Miles Joseph, Associate Head ⁦at Charlotte FC was at ⁦Rutgers Women's Soccer today. His daughter Julia starts for RU & I was on the call for ⁦@btn.com plus.

Alonso Martinez' brace of spot kicks helped #NYCFC clinch a spot in the #MLS playoffs. He put both past '24 MLS Keeper of the Year Kristijan Kahlina - here's the game-winner as heard on NYCFC Radio Network & #MLSSeasonPass 👇 @newyorkcityfc.com @sickpodnycfc.bsky.social @mls-pr.bsky.social

"NYCFC Pregame Live" coming up from Yankee Stadium. Matty Lawrence, Tom Kolker and I will set the scene in the Bronx as the Pigeons try to halt #ForTheCrown's 9-game win streak. 11am ET here👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYsk...

🚨New Episode🚨 @glenncrooks.bsky.social and @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social discuss: 🔵NYCFC miraculous 3-2 win 🔵Julián Fernández heroics 🔵Playoff clinching scenario 🔵& more! Full pod👇 Watch: youtube.com/live/8x5XzZs... Listen: traffic.megaphone.fm/SICMED475097...

"NYCFC Views Live" later w/ a lot to review, preview & share. Highlights from (a not so rare) come from behind win plus Pascal Jansen, Brad Sims & a celebration video of 400 radio broadcasts for #NYCFC 7pm ET 👉 youtube.com/live/8x5XzZs... @newyorkcityfc.com @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social

"NYCFC Views Live" later w/ a lot to review, preview & share. Highlights from (a not so rare) come from behind win plus Pascal Jansen, Brad Sims & a celebration video of 400 radio broadcasts for #NYCFC 7pm ET 👉 youtube.com/live/8x5XzZs... @newyorkcityfc.com @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social

We'll provide the English hometown radio commentary for tonight's match at Yankee Stadium. Join me & Matty Lawrence for New York City FC vs. Columbus SC on the dropdown feature on Apple TV & #MLSSeasonPass 730pm ET in The Bronx. #NYCvCLB #DaleNewYork #crew96 #MLS

"NYCFC Pregame Live" today at 530p ET. Matty Lawrence & I set the scene from Yankee Stadium ahead of City's match vs Columbus. Clips from win at Chicago & Pascal Jansen & Brad Sims. Watch here👇 #NYCvCLB #NYCFC #crew96 @newyorkcityfc @SiriusXMFC www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0Hu...

Interesting to hear some of the reasons outside of climate that might delay #MLS change to FIFA Calendar. A possible re-negotiation of the Apple contract. This from #NYCFC Prez Brad Sims in exclusive for @sickpodnycfc.bsky.social 👇 The full interview here 👉 cms.megaphone.fm/channel/SICM...

NYC Prez Brad Sims had some interesting things to say in our conversation yesterday. FIFA schedule (likes), Stadium update (on time), new MLS HG rules (dislikes). Joined by @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social here is the full interview👇 cms.megaphone.fm/channel/SICM... @mlsmoves.bsky.social

Here is NYCFC President/CEO Brad Sims explaining the possibilities for an MLS move to the FIFA calendar after the World Cup year. Part of our 1-on-1 today in the New York City FC Manhattan office - joined by @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social Full convo soon "On Frame" @sickpodnycfc.bsky.social

Most revealing moment from our 1-on-1 w/ New York City FC Prez/CEO Brad Sims: There is a possibility (& NYC is heavily in favor of it) that MLS will switch to the FIFA calendar in the Summer of '27. Speculation that there will be a mini-season prior. @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social

Raul Gustavo debuted for #NYCFC at Chicago - his 1st start in a pro match since 3/30/25. I asked City profe Pascal Jansen after training today about that decision w/ the player he coached at Ferencvaros. Listen👇 "Basically, I know Raul." @newyorkcityfc.com @sickpodnycfc.bsky.social

The English Premier League's financial dominance is quite well-established by now, but it's interesting to see just how big the gap has become in the 2020s:

🚨 BREAKING: The New England Revolution have made contact with two-time MLS Coach of the Year Jim Curtin about the club's head coaching vacancy, per sources. Curtin open to considering Revs, but will only return for right project. Talks obviously early. www.givemesport.com/new-england-...

Raul Gustavo debuted for #NYCFC at Chicago - his 1st start in a pro match since 3/30/25. I asked City profe Pascal Jansen after training today about that decision w/ the player he coached at Ferencvaros. Listen👇 "Basically, I know Raul." @newyorkcityfc.com @sickpodnycfc.bsky.social

17 yr old Seymour Reid became the youngest player to score a #NYCFC goal in their win at Chicago. The U17 Jamaican international had a target after he scored - City asst Leon Hapgood & the rest of the staff. As heard on our 400th broadcast joined by Matty Lawrence 👇 @sickpodnycfc.bsky.social

FC St. Pauli is off to their best start ever in Bundesliga - 4th in the table. And NYCFC loanee James Sands is right in the midst of it playing all but 4 minutes in 4 matches (2 wins, 2 draws). Sands is under contract w/ the Pigeons thru 12/31/28 & his loan expires 6/30/26 @newyorkcityfc.com

FC St. Pauli is off to their best start ever in Bundesliga - 4th in the table. And NYCFC loanee James Sands is right in the midst of it playing all but 4 minutes in 4 matches (2 wins, 2 draws). Sands is under contract w/ #NYCFC thru 12/31/28 & his loan expires 6/30/26.

New York City FC erased an early 1-0 deficit to earn a 3-1 road win against the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field tonight. Recap from Chris Tsakonas: glenncrookssoccer.com/blog/new-york-city-fc-come-back-to-earn-3-1-road-win-over-chicago-fire

17-year-old Seymour Reid scores his first MLS goal to close out the 3-1 win over the Chicago Fire! Reid is now the youngest goalscorer in club history. Here's how it sounded on the New York City FC Network:

Alonso Martinez finishes off the corner kick to put New York City ahead 2-1 at Soldier Field! Here's how it sounded on the New York City FC Network. We've got the live commentary at newyorkcityfc.com/radio - join us!

Today in Chicago we are celebrating our 400th English radio broadcast for New York City FC. On the air since the first kick in Orlando on 3/8/15. My original partner Tom Kolker will join me & Matty Lawrence for a special "NYCFC Pregame Live" 730p ET here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1A3...

Just arrived at Soldier Field - we're on the 50 yard line. I reserve the right to make just one American football call during the broadcast. Peace from Chicago. #CHIvNYC #NYCFC #cf97 #MLS

Today in Chicago we are celebrating our 400th English radio broadcast for New York City FC. On the air since the first kick in Orlando on 3/8/15. My original partner Tom Kolker will join me & Matty Lawrence for a special "NYCFC Pregame Live" 730p ET here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1A3...

🚨New Episode🚨 @glenncrooks.bsky.social and @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social discuss: 🔵Mauricio Pochettino 🔵Matt Freese 🔵NYCFC vs Chicago Fire 🔵& more! Full pod👇 Watch: youtube.com/live/0CmdbG5... Listen: traffic.megaphone.fm/SICMED867068...

In Orangeburg, NY w/ @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social observing this morning's #NYCFC training session. Reaction from Pascal Jansen, Justin Haak, Thiago Martins & a lot on the international break later. "NYCFC Views Live." 7pm ET👉 youtube.com/live/0CmdbG5... #DaleNewYork #cf97 #MLS

Costa Rica no longer sits at the top of Group C in #ConcacafQualifiers after last night's 3-3 home draw vs Haiti. New York City FC's Alonso Martinez put CR up 2-0 but the Ticos failed to hang on. Martinez goal 👇

Jersey Strong #Jersey www.nj.com/politics/202...

Ray Hudson announced his retirement from commentary-best known in La Liga where Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo often squared off. In an '18 chat for @siriusxmfc.bsky.social I asked him: Messi or Ronaldo? "Every time we wake up in our football life, there's two suns up there - not one."

John Harkes reacted to the negativity surrounding Maurico Pochettino & #USMNT when I spoke to him 8/30/25. "I always find it difficult to be so critical of something [when] you're not part of the group. You're not in there."👇 Full convo today at 8p ET & tomorrow 7pm ET @siriusxmfc.bsky.social

BREAKING: MLS announce additional suspensions following Leagues Cup final melee: - Luis Suarez: 3 MLS games - Steven Lenhart: MLS credential revoked for rest of 2025 Sergio Busquets doesn't receive additional sanction. www.givemesport.com/luis-suarez-...

Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT-Japan md-1 presser now underway. An early swipe at the critics when asked about Chris Richards' status: "People sometimes create debate... the important thing is to apply the common sense. If people sometimes want to talk about bullshit, we can talk about bullshit..."

Interesting look at the MLS playoff possibility numbers

Israel had to travel 1,300 miles for their "home" #WorldCupQualifiers today vs Italy who travelled 594 miles for today's match at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary. The neutral site for game is due to ongoing security concerns tied to the conflict in Gaza. #WorldCup2026

The realities of the transfer portal, NIL & pay to play in #NCAA: "A study of all 136 FBS starting QBs in '25 shows how rare the straight-line path really is-FootballScoop’s Zach Barnett notes that nearly 2/3 are starting for a school they did not sign w/ out of high school."

While many in the states clamor for pro/rel, second division teams want it back in Mexico after #LigaMX dropped it ahead of 2020-21 season. Rejected. @felipecardenas.bsky.social @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

🚨New Episode🚨 @glenncrooks.bsky.social and @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social discuss: 🔵Terrible record vs worst teams 🔵Building a winning culture 🔵Next match in Chicago 🔵& more! Full pod👇 Watch: youtube.com/live/kAZ0Pk6... Listen: traffic.megaphone.fm/SICMED982189...

Gregg Berhalter talked about Caleb Porter giving Sebastian Berhalter his pro debut at #CrewSC The Fire head coach meets Porter's #NERevs this weekend before hosting #NYCFC on 9/13 I'll share Berhalter's thoughts & a lot more on "NYCFC Views Live" 7p ET 👉 youtube.com/live/kAZ0Pk6...

Gregg Berhalter talked about Caleb Porter giving Sebastian Berhalter his pro debut at #CrewSC The Fire head coach meets Porter's #NERevs this weekend before hosting #NYCFC on 9/13 I'll share Berhalter's thoughts & a lot more on "NYCFC Views Live" 7p ET 👉 youtube.com/live/kAZ0Pk6...

Great leaders listen, learn, respond - not stuck in what may have worked in the past. Case in point, Brian Schmetzer. The @soundersfc.com won MLS' 1st CCL title in '22 but failed to make the playoffs. From my '23 convo w/ the longest tenured coach in #MLS for @siriusxmfc.bsky.social Watch👇

Everything you could have possibly wanted to know about all 9 of the NYCFC players called up by national teams during this September international window Who’s qualifying for the World Cup, who’s got friendlies, and when all their games are going down, all broken down in here ⤵️

While the #USMNT World Cup door is open, Folarin Balogun and Alejandro Zendejas aim to run through it. They're both big-time names who haven't made a U.S. roster in a while, and they know the opportunity they have this month: www.inquirer.com/soccer/folar... via @phillysport.bsky.social

It's a daunting task for Matt Crocker to coordinate the "U.S. Way" unveiled at Jan. convention plus more in @henrybushnell.bsky.social piece today. I asked John Harkes on @siriusxmfc.bsky.social what it means to him as Tech Dir at McLean SC. "Do not be afraid to show them how much you care." 👇

Perhaps the best example of a culture-driven team is @soundersfc.com under Brian Schmetzer. He grew up in Seattle, played for the Sounders, assisted for Sounders & the longest tenured head coach in #MLS w/ them & League Cup champ. I pulled this out from a '23 chat on @siriusxmfc.bsky.social 👇

In the past, MLS has issued additional suspensions from other comps: - RSL head coach Mike Petke received extra 3-game suspension in MLS for Leagues Cup outburst at a referee - Clint Dempsey given extra 3-game MLS suspension for ripping up referee's notebook in US Open Cup game

I was watching Game 3 of the '89 World Series when a 6.9 quake hit the Bay Area. Steve Sampson was the Santa Clara coach on his way to training. Listen👇 Joined by Steve & Paul Holocher in part to celebrate the undefeated '89 Broncos & other footy talk. 8p ET @siriusxmfc.bsky.social