NYCFC: S1E14 Preview Seattle Sounders with Robert Hobson and Fan Bag

Hello there and thank you for listening to the New York City Football Club Fan Podcast. I’m your host, Andrés Emilio Soto, a real estate agent in NYC and a season ticket holder who sits in Section 205, so come say hi! This podcast is by fans and for fans. I want you to voice your opinion, give feedback, reveal your predictions about NYCFC and to have fun while doing this. To leave a voice message that will be featured on this show visit NYCFCPodcast.com/chat. I’m really excited to have Robert Hobson back on the show. We quickly get his opinions on the Chicago Fire 1-0 loss and discuss NYCFC’s strategy, or lack thereof, on the attack. We then cover a long range of topics such as NYCFC stadium rumors, a preview of the next match against the Seattle Sounders, we answer questions from the Fan Bag, talk Star Wars and then discuss the difference between cyborgs and androids. Something for everyone here folks!

Recap Corner

• During our recap we get to know Roberts true feelings about the loss against Chicago. Love it! He’s so entertaining to listen to.
• We touch upon Ryan Meara’s stud performance and how Akira Fitzgerald is an enigma.
• There’s a NYCFC Stadium rumor that we review and give our feedback.

Fan Message Corner

@TheAndresSoto Are injuries the real issue or are they masking a more insidious problem? Why are we so inconsistent? — Blue Ladies of NYCFC (@BlueLadiesNYCFC) April 28, 2015

@TheAndresSoto A thought: I’m looking forward to when they play 2 or 3 games in row with same starters. They’ll find their groove. #NYCFC — J-La (@JLa_NYC) April 28, 2015

@TheAndresSoto @robertihobson If one player from #NYCFC was to be cast in The Force Awakens, who should it be? — Blue City Radio (@BlueCityRadio) April 28, 2015

@TheAndresSoto Ask @robertihobson if he thinks cyborgs would make for adequate footballers. — El Adam (@RockPaperAdam) April 29, 2015

If you would like to leave a question via Twitter for a future episode you can do so by using the hashtag #NYCFCPodcast or tag me @TheAndresSoto

Analysis Corner

Preview notes
Clint Dempsey has scored a goal and/or recorded an assist in all five league games he’s played this season, netting the game’s only goal as Sounders FC defeated their arch-rival Portland Timbers on Sunday evening at CenturyLink Field.

Stefan Frei recorded his fourth shutout of the season to backstop the Sounders FC victory, tied for the league lead with Clint Irwin (Colorado), David Ousted (Vancouver) and Bobby Shuttleworth (New England).

New York City FC saw their winless skid extended to six games – the longest thus far this season in MLS – following their 1-0 loss at the Chicago Fire on Friday evening. It was NYCFC’s second consecutive shutout at the attacking end and their fourth this season.

OUT
D George John (knee surgery 7/31/14)
F Tony Taylor (ACL rupture, LCL damage, out for season)

QUESTIONABLE
D Jason Hernandez (calf strain, DNP 4/24)
D Josh Williams (adductor strain, DNP 4/24)
F David Villa (hamstring strain, DNP 4/24)
F Adam Nemec M Javier Calle (hamstring injury)

Seattle D Damion Lowe (left ankle sprain)

Predictions Corner

Robert Hobson | Seattle Sounders 2 - NYCFC 0
Andres Soto | Seattle Sounders 2 - 1 NYCFC 0

Podcast Links

NYCFCReddit | Injury Report 

NYTimes | New York City F.C. Considers Building Stadium at Columbia Complex

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