Glenn Crooks

This is hardly a unique perspective but the depth of the US Women is a cut above.

Couple that with the leadership of Emma Hayes.

Hayes assistant Denise Reddy has observed it close up for years at Chelsea & now w/ the #USWNT

I spoke to Denise about that at her NJ Youth Soccer HOF induction👇

I asked New York City FC coach Pascal Jansen about the mandatory 3-minute hydration breaks in the middle of each half in World Cup. 👇

The full conversation Saturday on the Pregame Show ahead of our live commentary of NYCFC-Orlando City at 2:15p on nycfc.com/radio

#NYCFC #MLS #WorldCup #NYCvORL

A new episode of "NYCFC Views Live" coming up later.

Roberto Abramowitz & I sat down w/ New York City's Brad Sims & Todd Dunivant to get a clearer picture about a future No. 9, new stadium activations & much more.

6pm ET 👉 youtube.com/live/7oO4rwy...

@sickpodnycfc.bsky.social #NYCFC #MLS

Brad Sims is the CEO/President of the New York City Football Club.

And he made it clear that despite having 3 DP's on roster, the club has the mechanisms to be compliant w/ a new DP at striker.

Listen👇

Full convos w/ Sims & new SD Todd Dunivant available soon "On Frame"

Former Coach Steve Sampson Recalls Tensions with Iran at '98 World Cup Before the U.S. and Iran face off Tuesday in the 2022 World Cup, former head coach Steve Sampson remembers the last time the two teams played each other.

Iran and the World Cup.

I wrote this for SiriusXM FC at World Cup '22 in Doha.

Steve Sampson in '98 when the U.S. faced Iran.

"They [Iran players] were advised that if they did not win the match they would not be allowed back in the country."

Read blog here 👉 www.siriusxm.com/blog/steve-s...

Burnout.

Excuse or real - it's defined by my guest later on "The Coaching Academy."

Cait Donovan is an author who has closely examined burnout for those in athletics & business.

Listen👇

Full convo 9pm ET @SiriusXMFC Ch. 157 & @SiriusXM app.

#Leadership #Culture #Team

Resilient comes to mind.

1st-yr NYCFC SD Todd Dunivant spoke of his initiation in management after winning 5 MLS Cups as a player.

It was w/ the SF Deltas along w/ current #LAFC coach Marc Dos Santos - winning #NASL in 1st & ONLY year of franchise.

Listen👇

@robertoabramowitz.bsky.social

New York City FC CEO/Prez Brad Sims sat w/ us earlier today.

Etihad Park was front & center w/ some ideas about interim events ahead of the official launch in Summer '27 when MLS changes the calendar.

Listen👇

#NYCFC #EtihadPark #MLS @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social

This just in from U.S. Soccer 👇

Roster reveal party for USMNT on May 26.

#USMNT #WorldCup2026 #WorldCup

🤠 Time runs out for Torrent in Monterrey PLUS: Toluca, Tigres make statements; Pia Sundhage stands on a chair in the Conca-catch-up

Dome Torrent is out at Monterrey.

Torrent has worked at Flamengo, Galatasaray & Atlético San Luis after his departure from New York City FC after the 2019 season when the Pigeons finished atop the East in the regular season.

Jon Arnold w/ the story 👉

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Consistency is key to building trust and maintaining influence, even when it feels like you’re not being heard. This principle is just one of many leadership lessons featured in Put It On Frame.

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

#PutItOnFrame #CoachingConsistency #LeadershipInsights

The debut of "NYCFC Coffee Break Live" later this morning.

With my radio partner Matty Lawrence, we'll share highlights & our thoughts from City's win at the death at Philly plus other soccer nuggets of interest - like hockey assists.

11am ET/8am PT 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=atO_...

Talles Magno was credited with an assist on Tayvon Gray's game -winning goal last night at Philadelphia.

Magno's last MLS assist was May 17, 2023 on Gabe Segal's 89th minute equalizer in City's 1-1 draw at Orlando City.

#NYCFC #OrlandoCity #NYCvORL #MLS

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!

NYCFC Radio | New York City FC Listen to NYCFC Matches On TuneIn in English & Spanish. Escuche los partidos de NYCFC por TuneIn en inglés y español.

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.

Watch👇

#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