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A weekly segment where we go in depth with the most recent and upcoming Red Bull New York games, news & rumors, and dive into the latest analytics.
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The Rundown - Episode 36

MetroFanTVMar 16, 2020

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The Rundown - Episode 78

The Rundown - Episode 78

This week on MFTV:

🆗 We do a vibe check from the last few weeks of soccer

🔎 We go in-depth about what's changed under Troy Lesesne

🖐️ We recall bizarre moments in goalkeeping history

🚬 We become a Federico Bernardeschi fan podcast


May 27, 202301:26:50
The Rundown - Episode 77

The Rundown - Episode 77

This week on MFTV:


We're joined by Chris from OTP and Peaches from VF202!


  • 🌺Soccer's shite, so we decide to talk about anime
  • 🎸Why should you watch Anime of the Year 2022: Bocchi the Rock?
  • 👍Heartfelt life lessons about the power of friendship and music
May 05, 202301:52:17
The Rundown - Episode 76

The Rundown - Episode 76

This week on MFTV:

Are any of these real?

  • A Hungarian who played for Bilbao
  • A Brazilian named Braxton Kobayashi de Oliveira Gonçalves

Also:

  • Doomer posting
  • The Greeks catch a few strays
Apr 08, 202301:17:33
The Rundown - Episode 75

The Rundown - Episode 75

This week on MFTV:  

  • We talk about the hottest show on television- Bocchi the Rock 
  • The Dante Vanzeir signing gets put under the microscope 
  • 25 minutes of pee jokes 
  • Why is Moby Gerhard Struber's favorite artist?
Feb 03, 202301:08:49
The Rundown - Episode 74

The Rundown - Episode 74

This week on MFTV:

  • We discuss transfer activity and team needs
  • Good Greek content as we remember dudes at Olympiacos
  • Someone is officially banned from appearing on the show for the first time
  • A hot scoop about a BTS concert in Accra

Listen here:

Dec 14, 202201:24:34
The Rundown - Episode 73

The Rundown - Episode 73

This week on MFTV:

*Two Twitter experts weigh in on the #RBNY playoff game

*We determine the vibes are absolutely fucked

*The New York Mets catch a few strays 

Oct 20, 202201:22:07
The Rundown - Episode 72

The Rundown - Episode 72

This week on MFTV:

  •  The first hour is even more yelling. Skip ahead to avoid. You've been warned.
  •  We practice wellness by discussing model kits and Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix
  •  Fleet Foxes and Radiohead references to close the show because we are down bad
Aug 02, 202201:18:45
The Rundown - Episode 71

The Rundown - Episode 71

This week on MFTV:

  • A lot of yelling
  • We remember Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke and Teddy Sheringham
  • John Coltrane opens and closes the episode
Jul 24, 202201:23:02
The Rundown - Episode 70

The Rundown - Episode 70

This week on MFTV:

  • We announce our partnership with cologne company Staffordshire Steel
  • We imagine a very Gerhard Struber Christmas
  • The roles of strikers and attacking midfielders gets put under the lens
  • A transfer rumor from the Netherlands is addressed
  • We talk about the nice parts of Cincinnati away trips
Jul 09, 202201:32:53
The Rundown - Episode 69

The Rundown - Episode 69

This week on a very special MFTV:

  • We're joined by Chris and Pat from OTP and Cork and Peaches from 202
  • Are City the MLS club with the most fucked vibes? (Yes)
  • Peaches gets put in the naughty corner
  • No one knows anything about California
  • We stalk Omar Bogle and other club near signings


Jun 25, 202201:50:52
The Rundown - Episode 68

The Rundown - Episode 68

This week on MFTV:

  • We shit on the international break
  • We discuss the volatility in the RBNY stock market between the DCU and Charlotte games
  • Schalke talk
  • A fatwa is declared on Australia and Argentina
Jun 18, 202201:11:32
The Rundown - Episode 67

The Rundown - Episode 67

This week on MFTV:

  • We discuss trends from the last six (6) games
  • How much of Spain's GDP is made up of exporting bald coaches to the worst parts of the world?
  • While remembering Papiss Cisse, we ask ourselves: is Turkish soccer real? (Answer is no)
  • We pay tribute to Turnstile, Fugazi and Minor Threat


Listen here 

May 28, 202201:21:58
The Rundown - Episode 66

The Rundown - Episode 66

This week on MFTV:

We discuss a wild one in Chicago

War is declared on PRO Referees

RB Leipzig gets put in the doghouse for being an unserious org

We pay homage to Star Wars greats like Patrick Stewart


Execute Episode 66 here

May 07, 202201:10:41
The Rundown Episode 65

The Rundown Episode 65

This week on MFTV:

 We practice mental wellness by celebrating a convincing road win

 We discuss what might be key to breaking bunkering teams

 We talk about a potential summer signing

 We wonder how Jonathan Bornstein and Xherdan Shaqiri ended up in the same place

Apr 30, 202201:07:40
The Rundown Episode 64

The Rundown Episode 64

 On this episode of MFTV:

 We eat crow for being too cocky last week

 We do our best Eric Cantona impersonations

 We remember some great short kings

 We force ourselves to say nice things about Dallas


Listen to it here 

Apr 16, 202259:44
The Rundown - Episode 63

The Rundown - Episode 63

A smash and grab 1-0 win on the road in the worst place in the world has us at 2nd place in the East ahead of Montreal's visit to RBA. What stood out? Will L'Equipe give us a 10 this weekend? And why is Gillette Stadium a toilet? Find out here:

Apr 09, 202201:18:59
The Rundown - Episode 62

The Rundown - Episode 62

This week on MFTV, we discuss the 1-1 draw against Columbus. Is this more of a reality check than last week's loss against Minnesota? Also, special guest appearances from Donovan Ricketts and NEO Biishiki-gun.

Mar 23, 202201:00:06
The Rundown - Episode 61

The Rundown - Episode 61

The first home game didn't go as expected, with a frustrating 1-0 loss to Minnesota. Does this change our outlook on the season? And what does it have to do with Wales? Find out this week on MFTV

Mar 19, 202201:15:52
The Rundown - Episode 60

The Rundown - Episode 60

Has the light returned in Harrison? A comprehensive win on the road in Toronto has us buzzing once more. How has the front 6 changed the team's outlook? And why should you never bet against Irn Bru? Find out this week on MFTV.

Mar 12, 202201:16:00
The Rundown - Episode 59

The Rundown - Episode 59

A convincing win on the road in San Jose has us back on our bullshit after posting through it last week. As we break down last week’s game, we ask ourselves, is it fool’s gold? Or is it a sign of things to come? Listen here..

Mar 05, 202201:25:20
The Rundown - Episode 58

The Rundown - Episode 58

Pain

Feb 26, 202201:27:17
The Rundown - Episode 57

The Rundown - Episode 57

For our first episode of 2022, we review the developments of the last two months. How are we feeling about our transfer targets? What implications do they have for the year ahead? And what does it have to do with David O'Leary's Leeds? All this and more in Episode 57

Feb 07, 202201:17:53
The Rundown - Episode 56

The Rundown - Episode 56

It's a wrap for 2021. We go through the good, the bad and the ugly of everything that happened over the last year, and gaze into the crystal ball for winter. Oh, and we remember more dudes. Listen here:

Dec 11, 202101:46:16
The Rundown - Episode 55

The Rundown - Episode 55

It's squeaky bum time, but before that, we do a deep dive on the team's finishing woes over the last two games. What do we have to do to get a result against a tough to beat Nashville side? Find out this week on MFTV

Nov 06, 202159:09
The Rundown - Episode 54

The Rundown - Episode 54

MFTV is back, following some technical difficulties. We review what's gotten us back in the thick of it, but more importantly, we remember some dudes. Listen to this week's episode here.

Oct 30, 202101:25:04
The Rundown - Episode 53

The Rundown - Episode 53

Coming off of a 4 point rivalry week, the mood has lightened slightly on MFTV. Is there hope yet? And what is the best way to inspire the team for a match against Cincinnati? Find out on this week's episode

Oct 02, 202101:07:36
The Rundown - Episode 52

The Rundown - Episode 52

We put on our best Michael Cox hats to do a diagnosis of the team's tactical developments over the last 3 games. What is working? What isn't? What is a pyramid anyway? Find out this week on MFTV

Sep 25, 202101:21:18
The Rundown - Episode 51

The Rundown - Episode 51

This week on MetroFanTV, we pay respects to a real poster in Amro Tarek, and investigate the CIA's involvement in undermining our midfield. Is Caracas syndrome real? Find out in this episode.

Sep 11, 202155:13
The Rundown - Episode 50

The Rundown - Episode 50

This week, Lenz and Juan discuss the most recent #RBNY results (and lack thereof), play Fantasy GM with the help of MFTV listeners and random number generation, and talk about the big signing on everyone's minds

Aug 28, 202101:33:02
The Rundown - Episode 49

The Rundown - Episode 49

It's struggle season on MFTV. Listen to two grown men slowly sink into the pits of despair over the course of an hour or so. Who is the savior this team needs? Or is there even a plan to save 2021? Find out on this week's episode.

Aug 11, 202101:19:16
The Rundown - Episode 48

The Rundown - Episode 48

This week on MetroFanTV, we summon ghosts from the depths of hell, and x💩goes through the roof. What should we expect on the road in Toronto and DC? And what is the state of concessions at RBA? Find out here.

Jul 20, 202101:11:18
The Rundown - Episode 47

The Rundown - Episode 47

MetroFanTV is back in action. We review the last month of RBNY soccer, and preview Miami (hint: they suck ass). The discourse is more heated than a Publix on Thanksgiving weekend on this one, listen to it here

Jul 17, 202101:12:13
The Rundown - Episode 46

The Rundown - Episode 46

MFTV is back. Lenz and Juan go through your 5 a side lineups, discuss competitive Pokemon, and launch a Kyle Duncan based cryptocurrency. Oh, and some soccer chat I guess. Give the latest episode a listen here

Jun 26, 202101:44:18
The Rundown - Episode 45

The Rundown - Episode 45

Over the international break, we compare notes from the comprehensive win over Orlando, and debut a new segment! For the debut of Off-Topic, we discuss what our ideal Metro/RBNY 5 a side team will be. Questions, bad French accents and more on this episode of the Rundown

Jun 16, 202101:26:56
The Rundown - Episode 44

The Rundown - Episode 44

Amidst the mounting frustration following a 3-1 loss to New England, we discuss observations we have made so far this season, and try to appraise where the team's ceiling lies. We also talk about speedruns, and test our knowledge of small Alpine Austrian towns on this episode of the MFTV Rundown

May 29, 202101:29:39
The Rundown - Episode 43

The Rundown - Episode 43

A 1-0 defeat away at Philadelphia that ended up being more brutal than the scoreline suggests. Is there life after Aaron Long? And how is Tommy McNamara an MLS player in 2021? Find out what the rudest place in England is and more on this episode.

May 22, 202101:30:23
The Rundown - Episode 42

The Rundown - Episode 42

The trio returns to chat about the fairly easy 2-0 win over the most resourceful team in the league. Did the performance meet expectations? What can we expect going forward? Stock ups and downs and more in episode 42 of The Rundown.  

May 13, 202101:41:15
The Rundown - Episode 41

The Rundown - Episode 41

Lenz, Fernando, and Juan play catch up on the last two games and preview the big return of Chris Armas and his resource laden Toronto FC. Plus stock ups, stock downs, and the mailbag. 

May 08, 202101:36:13
Weekly Rundown - Episode 40

Weekly Rundown - Episode 40

In Episode 40 Lenz, Fernando, and Juan recap the 2021 opener against SKC in what was a frustrating 1-2 loss. We dissect what went wrong and what went right, and what changes we can see in the coming weeks with the new additions of Amaya and Klimala, plus more. 

Apr 24, 202101:44:24
Weekly Rundown - Episode 39

Weekly Rundown - Episode 39

Alex from View from 202 and Juan joins us after a very long hiatus to discuss one of the most important off-season's in club history. With a new manager and a dozen new players there's a lot to talk about in this new era of RBNY.

Apr 17, 202102:00:19
The Rundown - Episode 38

The Rundown - Episode 38

After a pair of decisive near EDS wins, the team took an L against a very solid Orlando side. But who cares, it's a fake season. In this episode we go in depth about what a Struber and Thelwell led team might look like, why the most important thing this year is looking forward to next year, and much more.

Oct 06, 202001:34:10
The Rundown - Episode 37

The Rundown - Episode 37

After a 6 month quarantine we're back to discuss a bit of what's been happening in this weird season from poor results, the big news of Chris Armas and CJ Brown being fired, Kevin Thelwell putting his stamp on the club, what a future under him might look like, mailbag, and more.  

Sep 05, 202001:35:02
The Rundown - Episode 36

The Rundown - Episode 36

We tackle the early season slog of a game in Utah, before discussing the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the community surrounding the team, and how the team should chip in to help workers, employees, and even players who will have their livelihoods disrupted by the pandemic

Mar 16, 202001:20:21
The Rundown - Episode 35

The Rundown - Episode 35

The Rundown returns to discuss yet another Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde as the team once again shows it's incapable of a complete 90 minute performance. We talk stock up, stock down, supposed new French Vietnamese leftback Jason Quang-Vinh Pendant, the RSL game, and the mailbag. 

Mar 07, 202001:15:48
The Rundown - Episode 34

The Rundown - Episode 34

We return after a long hiatus to discuss the state of the team and preview the 2020 season. 

Feb 29, 202001:44:20
 Weekly Rundown - Episode 33

Weekly Rundown - Episode 33

Lenz and Tom returns from a bit of a hiatus to chat about the state of the team and where things are headed. There's a lot to cover...

Aug 15, 201901:30:55
 Weekly Rundown - Episode 32

Weekly Rundown - Episode 32

After an embarrassing loss to a team that doesn't exist (#ArmasOut), followed by yet another embarrassing exit in yet another tournament (#ArmasOut), Tom and Lenz discuss what's going on this year (#ArmasOut) and what needs to be done to save the last hope for silverware. (#ArmasOut)

Jun 27, 201901:39:18
Weekly Rundown - Episode 31

Weekly Rundown - Episode 31

With a bye weekend ahead and the team getting rest until our '19 USOC start on Tuesday, we chat about the best performance of the year against RSL, the return of the greatest RBNY manager ever, Ralf coming to save us, and more. 

Jun 07, 201901:45:08
Weekly Rundown - Episode 29

Weekly Rundown - Episode 29

The confusing form of the team continues after an embarrassing loss at home against Montreal followed by a solid away win against FC Dallas. What is this team? What are realistic expectations? How will Atlanta play, and how will we play? Stock up and stock down, mailbag, and more.  

May 18, 201901:40:26
Weekly Rundown Episode 28

Weekly Rundown Episode 28

Once a Metro's chief editor, Austin Fido, joins us in a worthy marathon episode as we look into all things Red Bull New York and Red Bull Global. Where does RBNY fit into the grand scheme of RBG's plans? Is the "system" gone without Jesse? What does the current situation mean in the big picture with RBG and what kind of insight does how they handle it give? We dive into those and a lot, lot more, plus the mailbag.

May 03, 201902:17:40