John Baney
@thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social
Guy who likes NYCFC
(née The Pigeons)
✍️ @hudsonriverblue.com
✍️ @theoutfield.nyc (like one time but I'm proud of it)
🎙️ @hrbpod.bsky.social
🎙️ Footy Banter
⚽️ Cosmopolitan Soccer League
⚽️ Dickinson College (#whyD3)
(née The Pigeons)
✍️ @hudsonriverblue.com
✍️ @theoutfield.nyc (like one time but I'm proud of it)
🎙️ @hrbpod.bsky.social
🎙️ Footy Banter
⚽️ Cosmopolitan Soccer League
⚽️ Dickinson College (#whyD3)
NYCFC go down to Philly next weekend with tons of opportunity, but little pressure
The way I see it, after the season Pascal Jansen’s put together, this is allllll gravy
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www.hudsonriverblue.com/playing-with...
The way I see it, after the season Pascal Jansen’s put together, this is allllll gravy
👇⬇️
www.hudsonriverblue.com/playing-with...
Playing With House Money: NYCFC are ahead no matter what happens in Philly
New York City FC under Pascal Jansen exceeded all expectations: Does that give them a degree of freedom as they get ready for the toughest fixture this year when they face Philadelphia Union in the Co...
www.hudsonriverblue.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
NYCFC go down to Philly next weekend with tons of opportunity, but little pressure
The way I see it, after the season Pascal Jansen’s put together, this is allllll gravy
👇⬇️
www.hudsonriverblue.com/playing-with...
The way I see it, after the season Pascal Jansen’s put together, this is allllll gravy
👇⬇️
www.hudsonriverblue.com/playing-with...
Reposted by John Baney
#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 ⬇️
Now that we’re tearing our hair out, agonizing over every minute of playoff action..
Remember that time we played a game that didn’t matter at all?
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studio14casestudies.com/case-studies...
Remember that time we played a game that didn’t matter at all?
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studio14casestudies.com/case-studies...
CASE 020: THE GAME THAT MEANT NOTHING BY JOHN BANEY — Studio 14 Case Studies
CASE 020: THE GAME THAT MEANT NOTHING BY JOHN BANEY For the last 10 matches of regular-season play in Major League Soccer, Pascal Jansen asked his players to treat each game just the same: as if it ...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Now that we’re tearing our hair out, agonizing over every minute of playoff action..
Remember that time we played a game that didn’t matter at all?
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studio14casestudies.com/case-studies...
Remember that time we played a game that didn’t matter at all?
👇
studio14casestudies.com/case-studies...
All-time villain move from Jack Elliott
October 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
All-time villain move from Jack Elliott
#NYCFC haven’t drawn a game since July 19th, when they drew 1-1 on the road in KC … 14 matches ago
Don’t really know what that suggests, but it’s somewhat interesting considering these best of 3’s go straight to pens after 90 mins
Don’t really know what that suggests, but it’s somewhat interesting considering these best of 3’s go straight to pens after 90 mins
October 19, 2025 at 3:44 AM
#NYCFC haven’t drawn a game since July 19th, when they drew 1-1 on the road in KC … 14 matches ago
Don’t really know what that suggests, but it’s somewhat interesting considering these best of 3’s go straight to pens after 90 mins
Don’t really know what that suggests, but it’s somewhat interesting considering these best of 3’s go straight to pens after 90 mins
Reposted by John Baney
Tried to write about David Lee’s 12 years at NYCFC
but I couldn’t - so I wrote about why I couldn’t
on corporatism, illusion, legacy, authenticity, burritos, and stingrays:
www.theoutfield.nyc/p/grading-a-...
but I couldn’t - so I wrote about why I couldn’t
on corporatism, illusion, legacy, authenticity, burritos, and stingrays:
www.theoutfield.nyc/p/grading-a-...
Grading a Ghost
When the system requires invisibility, David Lee was the valedictorian.
www.theoutfield.nyc
October 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Tried to write about David Lee’s 12 years at NYCFC
but I couldn’t - so I wrote about why I couldn’t
on corporatism, illusion, legacy, authenticity, burritos, and stingrays:
www.theoutfield.nyc/p/grading-a-...
but I couldn’t - so I wrote about why I couldn’t
on corporatism, illusion, legacy, authenticity, burritos, and stingrays:
www.theoutfield.nyc/p/grading-a-...
A quickfire postmortem on David Lee’s tenure at #NYCFC with @hudsonriverblue.com
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www.hudsonriverblue.com/nycfc-sporti...
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www.hudsonriverblue.com/nycfc-sporti...
Reactions to the departure of David Lee
The HRB crew looks at the legacy of the sporting director who won MLS Cup for New York City in 2021, oversaw a disastrous 2023, and built the team that's contending in 2025.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A quickfire postmortem on David Lee’s tenure at #NYCFC with @hudsonriverblue.com
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www.hudsonriverblue.com/nycfc-sporti...
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www.hudsonriverblue.com/nycfc-sporti...
Absolute bombshell from the clouds
Short-term, i have questions about how a new sporting director handles contract talks with guys like Haak, Maxi, and Thiago, along with how they’ll handle any offers for Alonso or Freese
Long term … I wonder if we’ll sign big names again?👀
Short-term, i have questions about how a new sporting director handles contract talks with guys like Haak, Maxi, and Thiago, along with how they’ll handle any offers for Alonso or Freese
Long term … I wonder if we’ll sign big names again?👀
🔵 BREAKING: Sporting KC are finalizing a deal to name NYCFC's sporting director David Lee as their new CSO, per sources.
Lee has been with NYCFC since before their inaugural game and club to win MLS Cup in 2021.
NYCFC has most points in MLS since Lee took over as CSO in 2020
ESPN first.
Lee has been with NYCFC since before their inaugural game and club to win MLS Cup in 2021.
NYCFC has most points in MLS since Lee took over as CSO in 2020
ESPN first.
September 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Absolute bombshell from the clouds
Short-term, i have questions about how a new sporting director handles contract talks with guys like Haak, Maxi, and Thiago, along with how they’ll handle any offers for Alonso or Freese
Long term … I wonder if we’ll sign big names again?👀
Short-term, i have questions about how a new sporting director handles contract talks with guys like Haak, Maxi, and Thiago, along with how they’ll handle any offers for Alonso or Freese
Long term … I wonder if we’ll sign big names again?👀
Putting aside the searing pain of it all, that’s a pretty easy game to chalk up to tired legs, a few knocks, and a couple Pascal gambles that just didn’t hit on the night.
September 25, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Putting aside the searing pain of it all, that’s a pretty easy game to chalk up to tired legs, a few knocks, and a couple Pascal gambles that just didn’t hit on the night.
Reposted by John Baney
𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗜𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 📈
@benwright.bsky.social and @joeclowery.bsky.social analyze (and rank!) all 30 MLS teams.
Check out the league's latest, from emerging young playmakers to clever tactical tweaks to major injury concerns.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-in-depth...
@benwright.bsky.social and @joeclowery.bsky.social analyze (and rank!) all 30 MLS teams.
Check out the league's latest, from emerging young playmakers to clever tactical tweaks to major injury concerns.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-in-depth...
MLS In-Depth Power Rankings: Inter Miami hold the keys, San Diego FC's rotating cast & more
In a twist on a classic, we’re not just ranking all 30 MLS teams. We’re analyzing them, too.
www.backheeled.com
September 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
𝗠𝗟𝗦 𝗜𝗻-𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 📈
@benwright.bsky.social and @joeclowery.bsky.social analyze (and rank!) all 30 MLS teams.
Check out the league's latest, from emerging young playmakers to clever tactical tweaks to major injury concerns.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-in-depth...
@benwright.bsky.social and @joeclowery.bsky.social analyze (and rank!) all 30 MLS teams.
Check out the league's latest, from emerging young playmakers to clever tactical tweaks to major injury concerns.
Read ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-in-depth...
AYYYYYY
Breaking news at the @meninblazers.bsky.social event: Matt Freese signed a contract extension, will be third-highest paid gk in MLS
September 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
AYYYYYY
With that win, #NYCFC jump Orlando, Miami, and Columbus, moving to 5th place in the east on 50 points
That 50 point total equals last season’s tally with 5 matches still to play
They’re currently 7 points off the supporters shield with a game in hand
That 50 point total equals last season’s tally with 5 matches still to play
They’re currently 7 points off the supporters shield with a game in hand
September 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
With that win, #NYCFC jump Orlando, Miami, and Columbus, moving to 5th place in the east on 50 points
That 50 point total equals last season’s tally with 5 matches still to play
They’re currently 7 points off the supporters shield with a game in hand
That 50 point total equals last season’s tally with 5 matches still to play
They’re currently 7 points off the supporters shield with a game in hand
Had a lovely time hopping on @blueballspod.bsky.social this week to verbally sprint through every thought in my NYCFC mind
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Check it out👇 ⬇️
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WE TALK:
🧯 Fire Extinguished 🙅♂️
🍑 the Brazil Back Line 🤙
💰 Alonso DP-nez? 🤔
👷♂️ The Killer C's (Crew/CLT) 👸
and MORE
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S11E23: Pascal's Big BBL (w/ John Baney)
Ahoy Blue Ballers and welcome back to yet another Blue Balls Bonanza in the most wonderful (and stressful) time of the year. Trey is yet again Jake-less but not John-less as John Baney of Hudson River...
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September 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Had a lovely time hopping on @blueballspod.bsky.social this week to verbally sprint through every thought in my NYCFC mind
Check it out👇 ⬇️
Check it out👇 ⬇️
Reposted by John Baney
Seven NYC area teams, plus @realcentralnj.bsky.social, begin their quest to qualify for the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tonight.
Consider heading out to watch or catch a stream.
Read about them & the others on @hudsonriverblue.com:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/amateur-hour...
#RBNY #NYCFC #USOC2026
Consider heading out to watch or catch a stream.
Read about them & the others on @hudsonriverblue.com:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/amateur-hour...
#RBNY #NYCFC #USOC2026
September 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Seven NYC area teams, plus @realcentralnj.bsky.social, begin their quest to qualify for the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tonight.
Consider heading out to watch or catch a stream.
Read about them & the others on @hudsonriverblue.com:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/amateur-hour...
#RBNY #NYCFC #USOC2026
Consider heading out to watch or catch a stream.
Read about them & the others on @hudsonriverblue.com:
www.hudsonriverblue.com/amateur-hour...
#RBNY #NYCFC #USOC2026
This #NYCFC side could finish with one of their best regular season points totals in club history
They’re also not yet ~completely~ safe from missing the playoffs altogether
We unpack NYCFC’s recent form and the crazy Eastern Conference playoff race in the latest @hrbpod.bsky.social
They’re also not yet ~completely~ safe from missing the playoffs altogether
We unpack NYCFC’s recent form and the crazy Eastern Conference playoff race in the latest @hrbpod.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
This #NYCFC side could finish with one of their best regular season points totals in club history
They’re also not yet ~completely~ safe from missing the playoffs altogether
We unpack NYCFC’s recent form and the crazy Eastern Conference playoff race in the latest @hrbpod.bsky.social
They’re also not yet ~completely~ safe from missing the playoffs altogether
We unpack NYCFC’s recent form and the crazy Eastern Conference playoff race in the latest @hrbpod.bsky.social
The playoff race in the East is just ridiculous
NYCFC, who’ve taken 13 points out of their last possible 15, haven’t budged from 8th. Their 44 points would put them T-4th in the West
They haven’t caught Charlotte as they’ve won 7(!) on the spin, but winning their 2 games in hand would put them T-3
NYCFC, who’ve taken 13 points out of their last possible 15, haven’t budged from 8th. Their 44 points would put them T-4th in the West
They haven’t caught Charlotte as they’ve won 7(!) on the spin, but winning their 2 games in hand would put them T-3
August 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The playoff race in the East is just ridiculous
NYCFC, who’ve taken 13 points out of their last possible 15, haven’t budged from 8th. Their 44 points would put them T-4th in the West
They haven’t caught Charlotte as they’ve won 7(!) on the spin, but winning their 2 games in hand would put them T-3
NYCFC, who’ve taken 13 points out of their last possible 15, haven’t budged from 8th. Their 44 points would put them T-4th in the West
They haven’t caught Charlotte as they’ve won 7(!) on the spin, but winning their 2 games in hand would put them T-3
Well this is spooky
August 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Well this is spooky
Some fun Andres Perea conversation on this week’s @hrbpod.bsky.social 🎙️
August 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Some fun Andres Perea conversation on this week’s @hrbpod.bsky.social 🎙️
Just unreal stuff. Thanks for the support!
@hudsonriverblue.com
@hrbpod.bsky.social
Greetings from Germany, and thank you for the journalism you do that keeps me updated with all the NYCFC news.
@hrbpod.bsky.social
Greetings from Germany, and thank you for the journalism you do that keeps me updated with all the NYCFC news.
August 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Just unreal stuff. Thanks for the support!
Reposted by John Baney
@hudsonriverblue.com
@hrbpod.bsky.social
Greetings from Germany, and thank you for the journalism you do that keeps me updated with all the NYCFC news.
@hrbpod.bsky.social
Greetings from Germany, and thank you for the journalism you do that keeps me updated with all the NYCFC news.
August 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
@hudsonriverblue.com
@hrbpod.bsky.social
Greetings from Germany, and thank you for the journalism you do that keeps me updated with all the NYCFC news.
@hrbpod.bsky.social
Greetings from Germany, and thank you for the journalism you do that keeps me updated with all the NYCFC news.
Best episode of the year just dropped (a week late)
We kick off Season 4 of Footy Banter with our annual Premier League prediction episode, flying up the table from 20th to 1st, predicting this unpredictable league with blind confidence
Check it out here! 👇 ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/3ekg...
We kick off Season 4 of Footy Banter with our annual Premier League prediction episode, flying up the table from 20th to 1st, predicting this unpredictable league with blind confidence
Check it out here! 👇 ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/3ekg...
The Premier League Prediction Show (Season 4, Episode 1)
Footy Banter · Episode
open.spotify.com
August 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Best episode of the year just dropped (a week late)
We kick off Season 4 of Footy Banter with our annual Premier League prediction episode, flying up the table from 20th to 1st, predicting this unpredictable league with blind confidence
Check it out here! 👇 ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/3ekg...
We kick off Season 4 of Footy Banter with our annual Premier League prediction episode, flying up the table from 20th to 1st, predicting this unpredictable league with blind confidence
Check it out here! 👇 ⬇️
open.spotify.com/episode/3ekg...
Never seen a goal so nice that everyone needed to evacuate the pitch but okay
August 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Never seen a goal so nice that everyone needed to evacuate the pitch but okay
NYCFC fans may still be triangulating the estimated location of Raul Gustavo … but the rest of MLS is doing some pretty fun stuff!
Check out some of the biggest moves league-wide and their implications in my latest with @hudsonriverblue.com 👇 ⬇️
Check out some of the biggest moves league-wide and their implications in my latest with @hudsonriverblue.com 👇 ⬇️
Summer Blockbusters: @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social looks at the 8 biggest MLS transfers this window ⬇️
Summer Blockbusters: The 8 biggest MLS transfers this window
Son Heung-min to LAFC, Rodrigo De Paul to Inter Miami, Thomas Müller to Vancouver Whitecaps? The summer transfer window is shattering records: Here are the signings that could change the season.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
August 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
NYCFC fans may still be triangulating the estimated location of Raul Gustavo … but the rest of MLS is doing some pretty fun stuff!
Check out some of the biggest moves league-wide and their implications in my latest with @hudsonriverblue.com 👇 ⬇️
Check out some of the biggest moves league-wide and their implications in my latest with @hudsonriverblue.com 👇 ⬇️
Reposted by John Baney
Summer Blockbusters: @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social looks at the 8 biggest MLS transfers this window ⬇️
Summer Blockbusters: The 8 biggest MLS transfers this window
Son Heung-min to LAFC, Rodrigo De Paul to Inter Miami, Thomas Müller to Vancouver Whitecaps? The summer transfer window is shattering records: Here are the signings that could change the season.
www.hudsonriverblue.com
August 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Summer Blockbusters: @thepigeonsnycfc.bsky.social looks at the 8 biggest MLS transfers this window ⬇️
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
July 31, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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