Glenn Crooks

Tayvon Gray scored off a header at the back post in the 9th minute of stoppage time to clinch a 2-1 win for New York City FC against the Philadelphia Union tonight.

Here's how it sounded with Matty Lawrence and I on the New York City FC Network:

Philadelphia has only one spot for away radio (and that's outside in the camera well at midfield). So we rotate with Spanish. They are the only stadium in the league that cannot accommodate both our radio teams on the road.

Hannes Wolf finishes off the rebound from Andre Blake to put New York City FC ahead of the Philadelphia Union 1-0! Here's how it sounded on the radio broadcast.

Tune in to the live commentary with Matty Lawrence and I at newyorkcityfc.com/radio!

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Our radio commentary on the New York City FC Network ahead of City's match at Philadelphia Union just minutes away.

415pm ET for the Pregame Show with Pascal Jansen.

Listen here 👉 nycfc.com/radio

#NYCFC #DOOP #PHIOvNYC #MLS

New York City FC are in Chester, PA later w/ the Philadelphia Union aiming to avenge their playoff loss to the Pigeons in '25.

Matty Lawrence & I take a close-up look at the match w/ a reveal of the XI & thoughts from Pascal Jansen & Keaton Parks & more.

330p ET 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OImn...

The feel good story in MLS is the return of Keaton Parks.

Back in competition for the 1st time in 8 months when he entered in 2nd half at LA Galaxy on Sun.

"I absolutely had thoughts [about] whether I would be able to come back from this third surgery." - Parks

Watch👇

3 surgeries ('21, '23, '25)

The feel good story in MLS is the return of Keaton Parks.

Back in competition for the 1st time in 8 months when he entered in 2nd half at LA Galaxy on Sun.

"I absolutely had thoughts [about] whether I would be able to come back from this third surgery." - Parks

Watch👇

3 surgeries ('21, '23, '25)

Drew Baiera made his MLS debut in New York City FC's opener at LA Galaxy.

And he nearly was the hero in the final moments of added time.

Maybe next time coach Pascal Jansen told me today while giving praise to the Homegrown.

Watch👇

#NYCFC #PHIvNYC #MLS #Rookie #Homegrown

The green light for a Canadian Premier League trial of Arsene Wenger's "daylight offside" will be determined soon.

I asked NYCFC profe Pascal Jansen what he thinks about it - he seems in favor of a change.

Listen👇

Full convo on Pregame Show 415p ET on Sunday.

#NYCFC #DOOP #MLS #IFAB #cplsoccer

The good news for #NERevs & their opponents in '26 is the benefit of natural grass being laid down at Gillette Stadium for #WorldCup2026

The bad news - the Revs home opener has been postponed. 👇

USLPA authorizes strike with season kickoff looming The USLPA has voted to authorize its bargaining committee to call a strike unless an agreement with the USL can be reached on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The two sides have been in talks over a new CBA have since August of 2024 - from @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social
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🚨New Episode🚨

@glenncrooks.bsky.social and @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social discuss:

🔵Point in LA
🔵Jansen praised
🔵Philly rematch
🔵& more!

Full pod👇
Watch: youtube.com/live/FhoCfIS...
Listen: traffic.megaphone.fm/SICMED501578...

#NYCFC #thesickpodcast

You're favorite NYCFC English hometown radio commentators are co-hosting a new show.

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#NYCFC #MLS #USMNT #UCL #USL #NWSL

Champions League Draw complete.

"NYCFC Views Live" later today.

Joined by @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social to share our thoughts about the Pigeons' upcoming match at Philadelphia plus MLS, CCC, USMNT & more.

Watch on Youtube & share you thoughts along w/ us.

6pm ET 👉 youtube.com/live/FhoCfIS...

@sickpodnycfc.bsky.social

Timo Werner arrived in San Jose yesterday.

And don't be surprised if he's in the lineup vs Atlanta on Sat.

His new coach Bruce Arena talked about a precedent w/ Robbie Keane when Arena was w/ LA Galaxy.

"He played the day he arrived."

Full convo on SiriusXM app.

@sjearthquakes74.bsky.social

Cameron Knowles is one of 9 first-year head coaches in MLS this season.

The Minnesota United coach plus third-year Charlotte FC coach, Dean Smith joined me this week on "The Coaching Academy."

Today, 8pm ET @SiriusXMFC Ch. 157 & @SIRIUSXM app

#MLS @charlotte-fc.bsky.social @mnufc.com

New coach, same methods on set pieces.

Minnesota United tallied 21 of 56 goals in '25 via dead balls under Eric Ramsay.

1st yr coach Cameron Knowles says he will still play to team strengths.

Listen👇

Full convo 9pm ET @SiriusXMFC Ch. 157

#MNUFC @mnufc.com #Loons

Charlotte FC coach Dean Smith joins me later on "The Coaching Academy."

In our preseason 1-on-1 chat he agreed with Wilf Zaha - top players need more protection

Listen👇

#MNUFC coach Cameron Knowles joins as well.

9pm ET @siriusxmfc.bsky.social Ch. 157

@charlotte-fc.bsky.social

We did this special edition earlier today.

"NYCFC Blizzard Live" joined by the great Matty Lawrence.

Our thoughts (plus viewer comments) on the Pigeons' draw at LA Galaxy w/ comments from Jansen, Trewin & Haak plus snow shoveling techniques.

Watch here👉 streamyard.com/r3ha5qvbfu8s

Curiosity derives learning.

In Put It On Frame, Chris Brady shares the best tips for leadership. This is just one of many leadership lessons from top coaches in the book.

Order your copy today: a.co/d/5rvAmrG

#PutItOnFrame #SoccerLeadership #TeamSuccess

Live now on Youtube!

YouTube video by Glenn Crooks Soccer NYCFC Blizzard Report

Matty Lawrence & I will offer a lunch time special today, "NYCFC Blizzard Live."

We will review New York City FC's draw at LA Galaxy & include post-game thoughts from Pascal Jansen, Kai Trewin & the guy he replaced, Justin Haak.

12noon ET 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5Uu...

#NYCFC #LAGalaxy #MLS

On this day in 1945, Joe Rosenthal captured this photo - one of the most recognizable images of WWII

In a split second, he snapped the photo w/out use of the viewfinder.

"When you take a picture like that, you don't come away saying you got a great shot. You don't know."

New York City FC split points with LA Galaxy in season opener - Glenn Crooks By Chris Tsakonas New York City FC opened the 2026 season with a 1-1 draw against the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park tonight. Nico Fernandez Mercau scored the first goal of the year for New Y...

New York City FC rescued a point with a second-half equalizer from Nico Fernandez Mercau in a 1-1 draw against the LA Galaxy.

Recap from Chris Tsakonas:

glenncrookssoccer.com/new-york-cit...

New York City conceded 90 sec into their match tonight at LA Galaxy.

"[I just told the team] the first 10 or 15 minutes the lights were on but nobody was home." - City coach Pascal Jansen post-game.

Nico Fernandez Mercau converted from the spot in the 2nd half for a 1-1 final.

#NYCFC #LAGalaxy

Nico Fernandez Mercau finishes from the spot to pull New York City level in Carson!

It's 1-1 in the second half - join us at newyorkcityfc.com/radio

Chicago is leading 1-0 at Houston on a Hugo Cuypers goal.

9 of the Fire's 15 wins in '25 were on the road w/ 48 goals away & just 25 goals at home.

In a preseason sit-down I asked Cuypers to explain.

"Away we play w/ more freedom." Listen👇

Full convo on SiriusXM FC app

@chicagofire.bsky.social

The stars are out later at the LA Coliseum.

Messi & Inter Miami visit Son & LAFC.

I spoke w/ LAFC's Marc Dos Santos about working w/ global icons like Son, Lloris, Chiellini, Bale as an assistant & now as the head.

"You better be ready w/ the right information." Listen👇

#LAFC #InterMiamiCF