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Empire Soccer Report

Empire Soccer Report

By: James Birle
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Covering the beautiful game in the New York area. Regular episodes with credentialed New York Red Bulls beat reporter, James Birle.

James Birle
Football (Soccer) Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Torneo de Tejas Underway (with Zach Feldman of @rbnyszn)
    Feb 10 2026

    In this week's episode of Empire Soccer Report, James Birle is joined by Zach Feldman of @rbnyszn and the UnfilteRED podcast. On the show, they discuss the latest Red Bull New York preseason results and transfer news.

    More from Empire Soccer Report: https://www.jamesbirle.com/EmpireSoccerReport

    Follow James on Twitter: https://x.com/jbirle9

    Follow Zach on Twitter: https://x.com/_ZJF__?s=20

    Follow RBNY SZN on Twitter: https://x.com/rbnyszn?s=20

    Follow RBNY SZN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rbnyszn/

    Check out the UnfilteRED Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DY8wUs23NIrQRtDv6LA3o?si=fc80ab8303964654

    Chapters:

    0:00 - 4:15 Intro

    4:15 - 9:58 RBNY Loses to FC Dallas

    9:58 - 15:35 Wiki Carmona Traded for JMR

    15:35 - 19:00 Assessing New York's Midfield

    19:00 - 23:39 Wiktor Bogacz Headed Back to Poland

    23:39 - 26:25 Julian Hall Breakout Season?

    26:25 - 30:36 A Look At RBNY's Defense

    30:36 - 37:06 Early Season Predictions

    37:06 - 39:05 Outro

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    39 mins
  • Goodbye Noah, Hello Jorge! (with Anthony Merced aka AJMSportsFC)
    Feb 3 2026

    In this episode of Empire Soccer Report, James Birle is joined by Anthony Merced of AJMSportsFC. James and Anthony discuss the latest incoming and outgoing transfers for Red Bull New York and take a brief preview of the upcoming season.

    Apologies for the audio issues, had to splice two channels together to fill gaps as there was a sound issue while recording.

    Follow James on Twitter: https://x.com/jbirle9

    Check out more from Empire Soccer Report: https://www.jamesbirle.com/EmpireSoccerReport

    Follow Anthony on Twitter: https://x.com/ajmsportsfc

    Follow Anthony on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ajmsportsfc.bsky.social

    Check out more from AJMSportsFC: https://ajmsportsfc.com/

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    42 mins
  • Preseason Matches, a GK Signing & More w Luca Richman (@rbny.xp)
    Jan 25 2026

    In this episode of Empire Soccer Report, James Birle is joined by Luca Richman of @rbny.xp on Instagram. With the Red Bulls preseason underway, James and Luca analyze the first two matches and take a look at the latest roster moves.

    Follow James on Twitter: https://x.com/jbirle9

    Check out more from Empire Soccer Report!: https://www.jamesbirle.com/EmpireSoccerReport

    Follow Luca and RBNY Experience on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rbny.xp/

    Chapters:

    Intro: 0:00 - 2:20

    RBNY Set to Sign Ethan Horvath: 2:20 - 9:18

    RBNY II Re-Signs Austin Causey: 9:18 - 15:00

    Michael Bradley Presser 1/22: 15:00 - 23:55

    Two Preseason Matches Played: 23:55 - 30:43

    Marcelo Morales Updated: 30:43 - 33:02

    International Roster Spots: 33:02 - 38:18

    MLS GAM Revealed: 38:18 - 40:11

    Jorge Ruvalcaba?: 40:11 - 46:00

    Evaluating the Current RBNY Squad: 46:00 - 51:25

    Outro: 51:25 - 53:02

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    53 mins
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