Soccer City

Great news for Mahfouz Soumare the Ivory Coast immigrant we profiled two months ago; World Cup fever and inside look at the Mexican National Team with John Rojas and Roberto Abramowitz; Patrick Vieira explains David Villa's absence from the starting lineup and Atlanta United radio voice Jason Longshore helps us preview NYCFC vs. Atlanta at Yankee Stadium

How friendship and support have carried a pair of New York City FC teammates to the World Cup in Russia; A graduate of the Right to Dream Academy will finish up his final year at Fordham with an MLS dream; International Champions Cup chairman Charlie Stillitano with more stories about how these fantastic preseason games were created.

The Right to Dream Academy in Ghana has produced multiple professional players but Nathaniel Bekoe describes a more important mission at the Academy; Charlie Stillitano shares how his passion for the game led to the birth of the International Champions Cup; New York City FC remains perfect at home on David Villa Day.

An interview with the co-founder of the Kicking & Screening Film Festival, Greg Lalas; A unique look at scouting in Africa and other parts of the world in the book, "The Away Game - The Epic Search for Soccer's Next Superstars." The author Sebastian Abbott joins Soccer City; The timely return of Ismael Tajouri-Shradi helps NYCFC earn a point at LAFC

In Brooklyn, a father and son are on opposite sides when a pair of legendary clubs meet in a U.S. Open Cup. Grant Wahl returns with details he secured from the minds of some of the elite players in the world from his new book, "Masters of Modern Soccer" and The Cooligans use humor to help NYCFC supporters recover from a difficult loss in the Hudson River Derby.

David Villa scores his 400th goal and New York City FC unveils a new training facility; Grant Wahl talks about his new book, "Masters of the Modern Game" and a visit to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to learn about soccer in Queens and the Bolanos Soccer Academy

New York City FC Coach Patrick Vieira pays tribute to Arsene Wenger while addressing reports that he is Wenger's top pick to become Arsenal FC manager; Rodney Wallace gets a warm welcome in his return to Portland and FC Dallas TV play-by-play guy Mark Followill helps preview their match at NYCFC this Sunday; Garth Crooks addresses racism in the game & Soccer on the Bloc correspondent Kwame King watches youth soccer on a Friday night in E. Harlem

An inspring story of a 17-year refugee from Ivory Coast who has found solace in education and soccer; The Scandinavians take center stage for their contributions to New York City FC's latest result extending the club's record unbeaten streak to start the season; Former England pro Garth Crooks describes the nature of racism in his country and the recent adoption of the "Rooney Rule."

Glenn Crooks visits Youth Leader training at P.S. 83 in E. Harlem during the latest Soccer on the Bloc. He also talks to one of the iconic voices of beIn Sports, the magisterial Ray Hudson plus an interview with NYCFC goalkeeper Sean Johnson who was named to the MLS Team of the Week.

NYCFC radio voice Glenn Crooks speaks to two members of NYC's Youth Leadership Council who describe their experiences using soccer as a medium for a healthy lifestyle. Also, Chelsea FC pitch-side stadium announcer Neil Barnett with perspective on the Blues defeat to Tottenham and ESPN analyst Taylor Twellman gives his take on NYCFC, playing teens in MLS and the Ibra affect.

New York City FC radio voice Glenn Crooks talks to the Director of Youth at the Downtown United Soccer Club, Kevin McCarthy. Also, Italian soccer guru David Amoyal gives his take on Juventus and AS Roma in the Champions League and a review of NYCFC's recent 2-2 draw at New England.

New York City FC radio voice hosts this weekly half hour program. This week's program features "Saturday Night Lights" a city program to keep kids away from crime and in a safe place; author Sebastian Abbott talks about his new book, "The Away Game - In Search of Soccer's Next Superstars" plus NYCFC's record three straight wins to open the season with former NYCFC defender Jason Hernandez providing analysis.

In the debut program host Glenn Crooks visits East Harlem for a special one-day soccer tournament. Also, an interview with soccer journalist Henry Winter who assesses the situation with Arsene Wenger. Finally, a review of NYCFC's successful home opener with thoughts head coach Patrick Vieira.