BLUE BALLS NYCFC
@blueballspod.bsky.social
Official unofficial soccer podcast for NYCFC with your intrepid NYC Hosts Jake and Trey
est. 2015
Pod, Merch, other links here sweeties: https://linktr.ee/blueballspod
est. 2015
Pod, Merch, other links here sweeties: https://linktr.ee/blueballspod
Pinned
S11E30: Tada! Nada for Zaha! Haha!
It took yer boys three goals, too many yellow cards, and one fallen soldier, but NYCFC is back in the eastern semifinals!! A white-knuckled ending to the Charlotte chronicle leaves NYCFC on top with a...
bit.ly
🚨 NEW POD 🚨
bit.ly/4qUgmLl
WE TALK:
👑 Kings of Queen City 🙌
🚑 Prayers for Pepe 🙏
🤷♂️ Midfield Miasma 😵💫
🐍 Phearphul in Philly 😳
and MORE
subscribe bbs 💙🔵🔵
bit.ly/4qUgmLl
WE TALK:
👑 Kings of Queen City 🙌
🚑 Prayers for Pepe 🙏
🤷♂️ Midfield Miasma 😵💫
🐍 Phearphul in Philly 😳
and MORE
subscribe bbs 💙🔵🔵
oh canada
impossible to hate MLS
impossible to hate MLS
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM
oh canada
impossible to hate MLS
impossible to hate MLS
when your playoff set up is so bad you have to delete your own confusion at your own rules
November 23, 2025 at 4:49 AM
when your playoff set up is so bad you have to delete your own confusion at your own rules
mls best league in the world baby are you CRAZY
November 23, 2025 at 4:39 AM
mls best league in the world baby are you CRAZY
shoutout @jennatonelli.bsky.social for another great year of coverage
shoutout @838carlisle.bsky.social for the best woso newsletter in the game (sorry)
shoutout Yael, you can GM two teams at once, right?
shoutout @838carlisle.bsky.social for the best woso newsletter in the game (sorry)
shoutout Yael, you can GM two teams at once, right?
November 23, 2025 at 3:28 AM
shoutout @jennatonelli.bsky.social for another great year of coverage
shoutout @838carlisle.bsky.social for the best woso newsletter in the game (sorry)
shoutout Yael, you can GM two teams at once, right?
shoutout @838carlisle.bsky.social for the best woso newsletter in the game (sorry)
shoutout Yael, you can GM two teams at once, right?
Reposted by BLUE BALLS NYCFC
was super nervous with Reale coming off (and Trin coming on)
then Bruninha’s step overs turned the spirit defense into fogo de chao and bing bang boom bats
then Bruninha’s step overs turned the spirit defense into fogo de chao and bing bang boom bats
November 23, 2025 at 3:09 AM
was super nervous with Reale coming off (and Trin coming on)
then Bruninha’s step overs turned the spirit defense into fogo de chao and bing bang boom bats
then Bruninha’s step overs turned the spirit defense into fogo de chao and bing bang boom bats
Reposted by BLUE BALLS NYCFC
bats comma lets go 🦇
November 23, 2025 at 2:10 AM
bats comma lets go 🦇
*ahem*
go bats 🦇
go bats 🦇
November 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
*ahem*
go bats 🦇
go bats 🦇
Reposted by BLUE BALLS NYCFC
3 NYCFC players on this list, and if Keaton Parks (who had over 6 per 90, in line with the top 5 here) was fit it would likely be 4.
But which players are helping these teams create this differential? With my handy new player analysis, we can easily answer this question.
Here are the top 40 players in total recoveries for the season.
Here are the top 40 players in total recoveries for the season.
November 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
3 NYCFC players on this list, and if Keaton Parks (who had over 6 per 90, in line with the top 5 here) was fit it would likely be 4.
Reposted by BLUE BALLS NYCFC
Pascal Jansen on Andrés Perea, Alonso Martínez injuries: “Both guys unfortunately have severe injuries. Won’t go into details, but looks like 2 injuries that occurred from playing on turf unfortunately. Bottom line is we’ll be missing them for quite a while, not available for this important game.”
November 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Pascal Jansen on Andrés Perea, Alonso Martínez injuries: “Both guys unfortunately have severe injuries. Won’t go into details, but looks like 2 injuries that occurred from playing on turf unfortunately. Bottom line is we’ll be missing them for quite a while, not available for this important game.”
Seb took so many ankles tonight that Uruguay was desperate to get one back
Red card Uruguay. Betancur goes over the ball in challenging Berhalter and he's given his marching orders. Deserved. #usmnt
November 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Seb took so many ankles tonight that Uruguay was desperate to get one back
choosing to only take the lesson that Bielsa should’ve called up Santi
November 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
choosing to only take the lesson that Bielsa should’ve called up Santi
Reposted by BLUE BALLS NYCFC
WHAT IF OUR BEST ATHLETES' CHILDREN PLAYED SOCCER
November 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM
WHAT IF OUR BEST ATHLETES' CHILDREN PLAYED SOCCER
Pablo (Maurer) Finds Out
NEW: Ernst Tanner has built a powerhouse at the Philadelphia Union.
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS executive who built a powerhouse faced allegations of sexist, racist and homophobic behavior
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner denies the allegations, which prompted a recently-concluded MLS investigation that could not corroborate them
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Pablo (Maurer) Finds Out
and the memories are for us
November 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
and the memories are for us
ESPN Centroamerica has confirmed Alonso’s torn ACL with the Costa Rican national team
😭
😭
same reporter, Kevin Jimenez, just added that it was Alonso’s ACL
after two stellar seasons as the team’s lodestar, Alonso Martinez now out for potentially an extended period of time, and NYCFC’s odds of a surprise cup run diminish almost entirely with it
prayers to Alonso if true 🙏😭
after two stellar seasons as the team’s lodestar, Alonso Martinez now out for potentially an extended period of time, and NYCFC’s odds of a surprise cup run diminish almost entirely with it
prayers to Alonso if true 🙏😭
Alonso Martinez with a rumored knee injury while on international duty.
If it’s serious, that leaves NYCFC without a striker besides 17 year old Seymour Reid.
If it’s serious, that leaves NYCFC without a striker besides 17 year old Seymour Reid.
November 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
ESPN Centroamerica has confirmed Alonso’s torn ACL with the Costa Rican national team
😭
😭
same reporter, Kevin Jimenez, just added that it was Alonso’s ACL
after two stellar seasons as the team’s lodestar, Alonso Martinez now out for potentially an extended period of time, and NYCFC’s odds of a surprise cup run diminish almost entirely with it
prayers to Alonso if true 🙏😭
after two stellar seasons as the team’s lodestar, Alonso Martinez now out for potentially an extended period of time, and NYCFC’s odds of a surprise cup run diminish almost entirely with it
prayers to Alonso if true 🙏😭
Alonso Martinez with a rumored knee injury while on international duty.
If it’s serious, that leaves NYCFC without a striker besides 17 year old Seymour Reid.
If it’s serious, that leaves NYCFC without a striker besides 17 year old Seymour Reid.
November 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
same reporter, Kevin Jimenez, just added that it was Alonso’s ACL
after two stellar seasons as the team’s lodestar, Alonso Martinez now out for potentially an extended period of time, and NYCFC’s odds of a surprise cup run diminish almost entirely with it
prayers to Alonso if true 🙏😭
after two stellar seasons as the team’s lodestar, Alonso Martinez now out for potentially an extended period of time, and NYCFC’s odds of a surprise cup run diminish almost entirely with it
prayers to Alonso if true 🙏😭
Reposted by BLUE BALLS NYCFC
Alonso Martinez with a rumored knee injury while on international duty.
If it’s serious, that leaves NYCFC without a striker besides 17 year old Seymour Reid.
If it’s serious, that leaves NYCFC without a striker besides 17 year old Seymour Reid.
November 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Alonso Martinez with a rumored knee injury while on international duty.
If it’s serious, that leaves NYCFC without a striker besides 17 year old Seymour Reid.
If it’s serious, that leaves NYCFC without a striker besides 17 year old Seymour Reid.
always dreamt of Maximo being the reincarnation of Maxi and real monkey paw shit for him to come up short in last round of world cup pens -_-
brutal for the kid
brutal for the kid
November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
always dreamt of Maximo being the reincarnation of Maxi and real monkey paw shit for him to come up short in last round of world cup pens -_-
brutal for the kid
brutal for the kid
Reposted by BLUE BALLS NYCFC
#NYCFC under Pascal Jansen have exceeded all expectations: That gives them a degree of freedom as they get ready for the toughest fixture this year when they face #DOOP in the Conference Semis
Here's @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
Here's @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
Playing With House Money: NYCFC are ahead no matter what happens in Philly
New York City FC under Pascal Jansen have exceeded all expectations: That gives them a degree of freedom as they get ready for the toughest fixture this year when they face Philadelphia Union in the C...
www.hudsonriverblue.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
#NYCFC under Pascal Jansen have exceeded all expectations: That gives them a degree of freedom as they get ready for the toughest fixture this year when they face #DOOP in the Conference Semis
Here's @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
Here's @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️
#62 ranked Ireland upset #5 Portugal 2-0 behind the rousing moral support from Kevin O'Toole on the bench (and a Troy Parrott brace)
November 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
#62 ranked Ireland upset #5 Portugal 2-0 behind the rousing moral support from Kevin O'Toole on the bench (and a Troy Parrott brace)
Reposted by BLUE BALLS NYCFC
BREAKING: MLS owners have voted and passed a schedule change. The league will run from the late summer months through May.
This is due to start in summer of 2027. MLS will take winter break in Jan/Feb
More from @paultenorio.bsky.social on the ground at BOG meeting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
This is due to start in summer of 2027. MLS will take winter break in Jan/Feb
More from @paultenorio.bsky.social on the ground at BOG meeting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS owners vote to flip schedule to European calendar, change format starting in 2027
MLS will soon align with leagues that play from the fall to the spring after a transformational decision made by its owners
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
BREAKING: MLS owners have voted and passed a schedule change. The league will run from the late summer months through May.
This is due to start in summer of 2027. MLS will take winter break in Jan/Feb
More from @paultenorio.bsky.social on the ground at BOG meeting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
This is due to start in summer of 2027. MLS will take winter break in Jan/Feb
More from @paultenorio.bsky.social on the ground at BOG meeting: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Reposted by BLUE BALLS NYCFC
MLS Commissioner Don Garber is holding a special media availability today at 4:30 pm ET after the Board of Governors meeting. Expecting to receive confirmation that MLS will switch to a fall-to-spring schedule beginning in 2027.
November 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
MLS Commissioner Don Garber is holding a special media availability today at 4:30 pm ET after the Board of Governors meeting. Expecting to receive confirmation that MLS will switch to a fall-to-spring schedule beginning in 2027.