John Baney

I do enjoy that we might have an MLS Eastern Conference battle of dudes named Matt to become the USMNT no. 1

There’s something dystopic about a beautiful, Messi assisted, stoppage time team goal getting its vibe ruined by a VAR review that prevented a penalty shootout in a “Phase One” Leagues Cup match

Every time our conversations on the pod lean "positive/everything is great for NYCFC!" they come up with new and surprising ways to fall flat on their faces, it's downright impressive

Trending up in time for Leagues Cup Podcast Episode · Hudson River Blue Podcast · 07/29/2025 · 42m

On the bright side this episode is hilarious now

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Soooo what do we do for the next two games of League’s Cup?

Given it feels impossible to move on with a loss, give me Maximo, Seymour, Musu, Max Murray, and Drew Baiera playing as much as possible

Good LORD Cavallo’s been cooked there

Who is Nico Fernández, NYCFC's new Designated Player? A deep dive into the 25-year-old Designated Player who joined the team this month — and who we could see play this week.

Another shout ahead of his possible debut in Dallas: Read the @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social analysis of Nico Fernàndez, his background, his style of play, and how we might see him line up for NYCFC once he’s out there ⤵️

With Thiago Martins out, it's uncertain who Pascal Jansen will pair (or triple) with Justin Haak.

My guess is Tayvon Gray whose pace & 1v1 defending ability will allow Haak to continue to join the midfield in attack sequences.

Here's Haak yesterday 👇

#NYCFC #DALvNYC #MLS

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I remain radically pro calendar flip

VAR in an All-Star game is just a horrible call guys

Updated this North American soccer starter pack go.bsky.app/6MjSiK6

Ahead of tonight's MLS All-Star Game, we've put together a starter pack to help you join the American soccer conversation here on Bluesky! ⚽

Any other accounts we should add? Let us know 👇

New York City FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors Your fuego source for 2025 NYCFC transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets before the MLS transfer window closes.

Adriano Bertaccini to NYCFC?

The 24-y-o scored 21 goals for Sint-Trudin in the Belgian Pro League last season, and was previously linked with a move to Coventry, Norwich, and Southampton

More here ⬇️

Who is Nico Fernández, NYCFC's new Designated Player? A deep dive into the 25-year-old Designated Player who joined the team this month — and who we could see play this week.

This preview/analysis of new #NYCFC DP Nico Fernández by @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social is 😘

Here’s Nico’s story (it gets weird), what he can do, and how we expect to see him line up under Jansen

NYCFC CEO Brad Sims has confirmed:
1) Mounsef Bakrar to Croatia is done
2) Brazilian CB Raul Gustavo from Pascal Jansen's old club Ferencváros is incoming
3) NYCFC in the market for a winger that can play ST as 3rd DP

From a left back at San Lorenzo to NYCFC’s new big money attacker, with a wild stint at Elche in between, here’s the full rundown on Nico Fernandez Mercau.

Read up on the new DPs career to date, what he’ll bring to NYCFC, and how Pascal Jansen might utilize him

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HRB subscribers should check their inboxes for @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social's epic profile/preview of Nico Fernández — it's a must-read intro to a player who is key to the future of #NYCFC

Non-subscribers will be able to read it online soon enough

This move makes the Risa move make sense.

A prime aged, tall, athletic, left-footed CB that’s played for Corinthians, Bahia and Ferencvaros is a heck of a profile to get for just €1m

Interested to see what this does to Haak’s role, but overall this seems like shrewd work from David Lee

New York City FC Transfer Tracker: All 2025 news and rumors Your fuego source for 2025 NYCFC transfer news, rumors, and sketchy tweets before the MLS transfer window closes.

The Hungarian outlet to first link #NYCFC with Ferencváros defender Raul Gustavo now claims a bid (€1 mill) from NYC has been accepted and he’ll reunite with Pascal Jansen

Mad respect for Andres Perea not celebrating against his former club for that goal he totally just scored

Kinda unbelievable how bad we are on the road huh?

Exclusive drop for our Bluesky fam 👀

Before tomorrow’s full interview with USMNT & NYCFC keeper Matt Freese goes live…

We have an early look, just for you 💜

Big Signings: A new Designated Player, a giant inflatable pigeon Podcast Episode · Hudson River Blue Podcast · 07/09/2025 · 54m

HUGE episode this week on @hrbpod.bsky.social

We talk…
⚽️ NYCFC’s new DP attacker 🇦🇷
⚽️ Rumored reinforcements at CB 🇧🇷
⚽️ 3-1 W over Toronto
⚽️ USMNT Gold Cup Recap
⚽️ Charlotte FC preview

And of course, the giant pigeon floating around NYC 🐦

Give it a listen! 👇 ⬇️

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The most aggressive set-piece team in the world plays in Minnesota Under the guidance of a former Manchester United assistant, Minnesota United are finding MLS success with a surprising tactic

Minnesota United became the most aggressive set-piece team on the planet with old-fashioned tactics backed by new analytics — and now they can’t stop scoring from it.

My first for The Guardian:

"The Pigeons"; Exploring NYCFC's Popular yet Polarizing Nickname This past weekend, it was all finally made official. New York City Football Club's long-awaited stadium was signed into reality by Mayor Eric Adams himself at Citi Field on Saturday night.This marks t...

Happy Pigeons Day to all who celebrate! 🎉🐦

Resurfacing this piece from a few years back on the origins of NYCFC’s (now official?) nickname, and why some people love it, but others hate it

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Ő lehet az első távozó: A Fradi játékosa volt edzőjét követheti új klubjához A csakfoci.hu információi szerint a brazil Raul Gustavo a tengerentúlon folytatja, méghozzá egy ismerős edző irányításával.

new pod: imminent
not covered in new pod:

former Pascal Jansen CB Raul Gustavo coming over from Hungary

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What a beautiful fleeting moment of in-game cinematography with the upside down Spider-Man in a gold cup final

🔵 Sources: NYCFC have completed a deal to sign Argentine No. 10 Nicolás Fernández from Elche.

Fernández, 25, will be a designated player. 7g/10a in ~2,700 mins last year.

Big addition for NYCFC. Can debut after MLS summer window opens on July 24