Glenn Crooks
@glenncrooks.bsky.social
Radio commentator, New York City FC
Host, SiriusXM FC, "The Coaching Academy"
Coach, Players Development Academy, UGA grad
Host, SiriusXM FC, "The Coaching Academy"
Coach, Players Development Academy, UGA grad
After years of unheard conversations, Put It On Frame is here.
This first volume of The Crooks Conversation takes you into the minds of soccer’s greatest, offering strategies and insights that will transform how you approach the game.
Get ready for it.
#Coaching #SoccerLeadership #PutItOnFrame
This first volume of The Crooks Conversation takes you into the minds of soccer’s greatest, offering strategies and insights that will transform how you approach the game.
Get ready for it.
#Coaching #SoccerLeadership #PutItOnFrame
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
After years of unheard conversations, Put It On Frame is here.
This first volume of The Crooks Conversation takes you into the minds of soccer’s greatest, offering strategies and insights that will transform how you approach the game.
Get ready for it.
#Coaching #SoccerLeadership #PutItOnFrame
This first volume of The Crooks Conversation takes you into the minds of soccer’s greatest, offering strategies and insights that will transform how you approach the game.
Get ready for it.
#Coaching #SoccerLeadership #PutItOnFrame
Tayvon Gray is one of best 1v1 defenders in #MLS - no one argues that & his attacking skills are underrated.
#DOOP learned that in the build-up to the Pigeons' GW goal in East semi's.
Gray told me how he diagnosed the sequence 👇
His awareness is impressive.
#NYCFC #MIAvNYC #DaleNewYork
#DOOP learned that in the build-up to the Pigeons' GW goal in East semi's.
Gray told me how he diagnosed the sequence 👇
His awareness is impressive.
#NYCFC #MIAvNYC #DaleNewYork
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Tayvon Gray is one of best 1v1 defenders in #MLS - no one argues that & his attacking skills are underrated.
#DOOP learned that in the build-up to the Pigeons' GW goal in East semi's.
Gray told me how he diagnosed the sequence 👇
His awareness is impressive.
#NYCFC #MIAvNYC #DaleNewYork
#DOOP learned that in the build-up to the Pigeons' GW goal in East semi's.
Gray told me how he diagnosed the sequence 👇
His awareness is impressive.
#NYCFC #MIAvNYC #DaleNewYork
Former CF Montreal coach Laurent Courtois joins me later on "The Coaching Academy."
He'll present a session at the @mlsnext.bsky.social fest on "Building Out With a Back 3" - something he's passionate about - and that will be the focus of our footy chat.
9pm ET @siriusxmfc.bsky.social Ch. 157
He'll present a session at the @mlsnext.bsky.social fest on "Building Out With a Back 3" - something he's passionate about - and that will be the focus of our footy chat.
9pm ET @siriusxmfc.bsky.social Ch. 157
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Former CF Montreal coach Laurent Courtois joins me later on "The Coaching Academy."
He'll present a session at the @mlsnext.bsky.social fest on "Building Out With a Back 3" - something he's passionate about - and that will be the focus of our footy chat.
9pm ET @siriusxmfc.bsky.social Ch. 157
He'll present a session at the @mlsnext.bsky.social fest on "Building Out With a Back 3" - something he's passionate about - and that will be the focus of our footy chat.
9pm ET @siriusxmfc.bsky.social Ch. 157
"NYCFC Views Live" later tonight.
Reaction from Pascal Jansen, Kevin O'Toole, Tayvon Gray & Agustin Ojeda.
I'll be w/ @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social to review New York City's recent prominence on the road en route to a meeting w/ Messi & Friends.
8pm ET 👉 youtube.com/live/M_MOL12...
Reaction from Pascal Jansen, Kevin O'Toole, Tayvon Gray & Agustin Ojeda.
I'll be w/ @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social to review New York City's recent prominence on the road en route to a meeting w/ Messi & Friends.
8pm ET 👉 youtube.com/live/M_MOL12...
November 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
"NYCFC Views Live" later tonight.
Reaction from Pascal Jansen, Kevin O'Toole, Tayvon Gray & Agustin Ojeda.
I'll be w/ @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social to review New York City's recent prominence on the road en route to a meeting w/ Messi & Friends.
8pm ET 👉 youtube.com/live/M_MOL12...
Reaction from Pascal Jansen, Kevin O'Toole, Tayvon Gray & Agustin Ojeda.
I'll be w/ @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social to review New York City's recent prominence on the road en route to a meeting w/ Messi & Friends.
8pm ET 👉 youtube.com/live/M_MOL12...
Wilfried Nancy in the news w/ reports of a potential move to #CelticFC
He's a wonderful guy to talk w/ about the game - we had this chat recently about constraints in training & he started w/ a twist.
From "The Coaching Academy" on SiriusXM FC & the SiriusXM app
Watch👇
He's a wonderful guy to talk w/ about the game - we had this chat recently about constraints in training & he started w/ a twist.
From "The Coaching Academy" on SiriusXM FC & the SiriusXM app
Watch👇
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Wilfried Nancy in the news w/ reports of a potential move to #CelticFC
He's a wonderful guy to talk w/ about the game - we had this chat recently about constraints in training & he started w/ a twist.
From "The Coaching Academy" on SiriusXM FC & the SiriusXM app
Watch👇
He's a wonderful guy to talk w/ about the game - we had this chat recently about constraints in training & he started w/ a twist.
From "The Coaching Academy" on SiriusXM FC & the SiriusXM app
Watch👇
Reposted by Glenn Crooks
As part of Wilfried Nancy’s last contract extension with Columbus Crew, there was understanding this day may come.
Nancy wanted to go to Europe if/when opportunity was right. He also wanted to do so in MLS offseason to make sure Columbus had best chance to replace him
Nancy wanted to go to Europe if/when opportunity was right. He also wanted to do so in MLS offseason to make sure Columbus had best chance to replace him
Sources: Celtic finalizing deal to name Wilfried Nancy their next manager.
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Columbus Crew will get compensation. Now, Crew need to find new head coach.
W/ @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Crew head coach Nancy in advanced talks over Celtic appointment
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
As part of Wilfried Nancy’s last contract extension with Columbus Crew, there was understanding this day may come.
Nancy wanted to go to Europe if/when opportunity was right. He also wanted to do so in MLS offseason to make sure Columbus had best chance to replace him
Nancy wanted to go to Europe if/when opportunity was right. He also wanted to do so in MLS offseason to make sure Columbus had best chance to replace him
Reposted by Glenn Crooks
Can confirm that Celtic is finalizing a deal to hire Wilfried Nancy to be the club's next manager. Formal contact with the Columbus Crew has been made. Looks like the runway is clear for Nancy to depart. #Crew96
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Source: Columbus' Nancy near deal with Celtic
Celtic FC have formally contacted the Columbus Crew regarding the possible hiring of Wilfried Nancy to be their next manager, a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.
www.espn.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Can confirm that Celtic is finalizing a deal to hire Wilfried Nancy to be the club's next manager. Formal contact with the Columbus Crew has been made. Looks like the runway is clear for Nancy to depart. #Crew96
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Break out the mate!
There were 10 goal contributions in the Eastern Conference semifinals yesterday - all made by Argentina comrades.
Inter Miami: Messi-4, Silvetti-2, Allende-2
New York City: Moralez-1, Fernandez Mercau-1, Ojeda-1
#InterMiamiCF #Messi #NYCFC #MIAvNYC #MLS
There were 10 goal contributions in the Eastern Conference semifinals yesterday - all made by Argentina comrades.
Inter Miami: Messi-4, Silvetti-2, Allende-2
New York City: Moralez-1, Fernandez Mercau-1, Ojeda-1
#InterMiamiCF #Messi #NYCFC #MIAvNYC #MLS
November 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Break out the mate!
There were 10 goal contributions in the Eastern Conference semifinals yesterday - all made by Argentina comrades.
Inter Miami: Messi-4, Silvetti-2, Allende-2
New York City: Moralez-1, Fernandez Mercau-1, Ojeda-1
#InterMiamiCF #Messi #NYCFC #MIAvNYC #MLS
There were 10 goal contributions in the Eastern Conference semifinals yesterday - all made by Argentina comrades.
Inter Miami: Messi-4, Silvetti-2, Allende-2
New York City: Moralez-1, Fernandez Mercau-1, Ojeda-1
#InterMiamiCF #Messi #NYCFC #MIAvNYC #MLS
Reposted by Glenn Crooks
3 - Saturday was the third time GothamFC held an opponent without a shot on target in an #NWSL match in 2025 (regular season & playoffs), something the other 13 teams achieved just twice combined. Unbreakable.
November 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
3 - Saturday was the third time GothamFC held an opponent without a shot on target in an #NWSL match in 2025 (regular season & playoffs), something the other 13 teams achieved just twice combined. Unbreakable.
Reposted by Glenn Crooks
#NYCFC brought the game to #DOOP, scoring first then bunkering down to keep calm in a chaotic second half — and keep the hosts off the scoresheet to win this Eastern Conference Semifinal
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️
NYCFC 1-0 Philadelphia: 3 Thoughts
New York City FC brought the game to Philadelphia Union, scoring first then bunkering down to keep calm in a chaotic second half — and keep the hosts off the scoresheet to win this Eastern Conference ...
www.hudsonriverblue.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 AM
#NYCFC brought the game to #DOOP, scoring first then bunkering down to keep calm in a chaotic second half — and keep the hosts off the scoresheet to win this Eastern Conference Semifinal
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️
Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the Instant Reaction ⬇️
One of the great film/album combos - "The Harder They Come."
RIP Jimmy Cliff
#Reggae
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/a...
RIP Jimmy Cliff
#Reggae
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/a...
Jimmy Cliff, Singer Who Helped Bring Reggae to Global Audience, Dies at 81
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
One of the great film/album combos - "The Harder They Come."
RIP Jimmy Cliff
#Reggae
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/a...
RIP Jimmy Cliff
#Reggae
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/a...
Reposted by Glenn Crooks
In the last two playoff games, NYCFC has generated 7 fast break shots for 4 goals on a total of 1.96 xG.
They were 5th overall for fast break xG in the regular season. Although not a classic bunker and counter team, they are lethal when they play that way.
They were 5th overall for fast break xG in the regular season. Although not a classic bunker and counter team, they are lethal when they play that way.
November 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
In the last two playoff games, NYCFC has generated 7 fast break shots for 4 goals on a total of 1.96 xG.
They were 5th overall for fast break xG in the regular season. Although not a classic bunker and counter team, they are lethal when they play that way.
They were 5th overall for fast break xG in the regular season. Although not a classic bunker and counter team, they are lethal when they play that way.
Reposted by Glenn Crooks
It simply does not work against high-level teams with time to prepare and the emotional fuel that is a playoff matchup. You need more control, and you need more top-end quality.
It's a good experiment and I'm glad we have teams with different game models in this league, but the data's the data.
It's a good experiment and I'm glad we have teams with different game models in this league, but the data's the data.
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
It simply does not work against high-level teams with time to prepare and the emotional fuel that is a playoff matchup. You need more control, and you need more top-end quality.
It's a good experiment and I'm glad we have teams with different game models in this league, but the data's the data.
It's a good experiment and I'm glad we have teams with different game models in this league, but the data's the data.
Reposted by Glenn Crooks
Así narramos el gol de @mmoralezoficial que le dio la victoria a @newyorkcityfc sobre el @PhilaUnion el domingo en Chester, PA.
Los Celestes viajarán a Fort Lauderdale para su duelo del sábado vs @InterMiamicf a las 6pm y se los transmitimos al mundo entero via nycfc.com/radio.
Los Celestes viajarán a Fort Lauderdale para su duelo del sábado vs @InterMiamicf a las 6pm y se los transmitimos al mundo entero via nycfc.com/radio.
November 24, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Así narramos el gol de @mmoralezoficial que le dio la victoria a @newyorkcityfc sobre el @PhilaUnion el domingo en Chester, PA.
Los Celestes viajarán a Fort Lauderdale para su duelo del sábado vs @InterMiamicf a las 6pm y se los transmitimos al mundo entero via nycfc.com/radio.
Los Celestes viajarán a Fort Lauderdale para su duelo del sábado vs @InterMiamicf a las 6pm y se los transmitimos al mundo entero via nycfc.com/radio.
Here are three thoughts from Chris Tsakonas as New York City FC advance to the Eastern Conference Final with a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Union: glenncrookssoccer.com/blog/new-york-city-fc-punch-ticket-to-eastern-conference-final-with-1-0-win-over-the-philadelphia-union
New York City FC punch ticket to Eastern Conference Final with 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Union — Glenn Crooks
By Chris Tsakonas For the third time in the last five seasons, New York City FC will play in the Eastern Conference Final after defeating the Philadelphia Union 1-0 at Subaru Park tonight. Maxi Moral...
glenncrookssoccer.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Here are three thoughts from Chris Tsakonas as New York City FC advance to the Eastern Conference Final with a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Union: glenncrookssoccer.com/blog/new-york-city-fc-punch-ticket-to-eastern-conference-final-with-1-0-win-over-the-philadelphia-union
Matt Freese with a critical save on Frankie Westfield to preserve the 1-0 lead in the 75th minute! Here's how it sounded on the New York City FC Network.
Join us now for the final minutes at newyorkcityfc.com/radio
Join us now for the final minutes at newyorkcityfc.com/radio
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Matt Freese with a critical save on Frankie Westfield to preserve the 1-0 lead in the 75th minute! Here's how it sounded on the New York City FC Network.
Join us now for the final minutes at newyorkcityfc.com/radio
Join us now for the final minutes at newyorkcityfc.com/radio
Maxi Moralez opens the scoring for New York City in the 27th minute! Here's how it sounded on the New York City FC Network.
Join us for the live commentary at newyorkcityfc.com/radio!
Join us for the live commentary at newyorkcityfc.com/radio!
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Maxi Moralez opens the scoring for New York City in the 27th minute! Here's how it sounded on the New York City FC Network.
Join us for the live commentary at newyorkcityfc.com/radio!
Join us for the live commentary at newyorkcityfc.com/radio!
"NYCFC Pregame Live" coming up.
Joined by Matty Lawrence, we'll set the scene from Subaru Park for Philadelphia-New York City FC ahead of our live commentary.
7pm ET here👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB4c...
@thegoalkeeper.bsky.social @josernunez91.bsky.social @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social
Joined by Matty Lawrence, we'll set the scene from Subaru Park for Philadelphia-New York City FC ahead of our live commentary.
7pm ET here👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB4c...
@thegoalkeeper.bsky.social @josernunez91.bsky.social @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social
NYCFC Pregame Live from Subaru Park in Chester, PA
YouTube video by Glenn Crooks Soccer
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:15 PM
"NYCFC Pregame Live" coming up.
Joined by Matty Lawrence, we'll set the scene from Subaru Park for Philadelphia-New York City FC ahead of our live commentary.
7pm ET here👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB4c...
@thegoalkeeper.bsky.social @josernunez91.bsky.social @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social
Joined by Matty Lawrence, we'll set the scene from Subaru Park for Philadelphia-New York City FC ahead of our live commentary.
7pm ET here👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB4c...
@thegoalkeeper.bsky.social @josernunez91.bsky.social @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
We're in the midst of the @ncaasoccer.bsky.social playoffs & a recent proposal for major adjustments on the D-1 level.
"The White Paper" & a thorough review of its details coming up with the committee chair & new COO of @ussoccer Dan Helfrich.
5pm ET @siriusxmfc.bsky.social Ch. 157
"The White Paper" & a thorough review of its details coming up with the committee chair & new COO of @ussoccer Dan Helfrich.
5pm ET @siriusxmfc.bsky.social Ch. 157
November 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
We're in the midst of the @ncaasoccer.bsky.social playoffs & a recent proposal for major adjustments on the D-1 level.
"The White Paper" & a thorough review of its details coming up with the committee chair & new COO of @ussoccer Dan Helfrich.
5pm ET @siriusxmfc.bsky.social Ch. 157
"The White Paper" & a thorough review of its details coming up with the committee chair & new COO of @ussoccer Dan Helfrich.
5pm ET @siriusxmfc.bsky.social Ch. 157
Plastic surfaces have played a role ahead of Sunday's Eastern Conference semifinal at Subaru Park.
New York City FC starters Alonso Martinez & Andres Perea suffered severe injuries & City manager Pascal Jansen has not been shy about the cause.
Listen👇
#PHIvNYC #NYCFC #MLS #DOOP #ForTheCrown
New York City FC starters Alonso Martinez & Andres Perea suffered severe injuries & City manager Pascal Jansen has not been shy about the cause.
Listen👇
#PHIvNYC #NYCFC #MLS #DOOP #ForTheCrown
November 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Plastic surfaces have played a role ahead of Sunday's Eastern Conference semifinal at Subaru Park.
New York City FC starters Alonso Martinez & Andres Perea suffered severe injuries & City manager Pascal Jansen has not been shy about the cause.
Listen👇
#PHIvNYC #NYCFC #MLS #DOOP #ForTheCrown
New York City FC starters Alonso Martinez & Andres Perea suffered severe injuries & City manager Pascal Jansen has not been shy about the cause.
Listen👇
#PHIvNYC #NYCFC #MLS #DOOP #ForTheCrown
An update on NYCFC Homegrown, Justin Haak from @carnold01.bsky.social
#NYCFC #DOOP #MLS #PHIvNYC
nypost.com/2025/11/21/s...
#NYCFC #DOOP #MLS #PHIvNYC
nypost.com/2025/11/21/s...
Exclusive | Justin Haak tells The Post that NYCFC contract talks ‘getting better’ — but interest is growing elsewhere
The 24-year-old defender will become a free agent when NYCFC’s season concludes.
nypost.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
An update on NYCFC Homegrown, Justin Haak from @carnold01.bsky.social
#NYCFC #DOOP #MLS #PHIvNYC
nypost.com/2025/11/21/s...
#NYCFC #DOOP #MLS #PHIvNYC
nypost.com/2025/11/21/s...
Reposted by Glenn Crooks
🚨New Episode🚨
@glenncrooks.bsky.social and @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social discuss:
🔵Gearing up for the Union
🔵Significant injuries
🔵USMNT
🔵& more!
Full pod👇
Watch: youtube.com/live/hGHOlRg...
Listen: traffic.megaphone.fm/SICMED885172...
@glenncrooks.bsky.social and @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social discuss:
🔵Gearing up for the Union
🔵Significant injuries
🔵USMNT
🔵& more!
Full pod👇
Watch: youtube.com/live/hGHOlRg...
Listen: traffic.megaphone.fm/SICMED885172...
Philly Bound - NYCFC Views #127
YouTube video by The Sick Podcast - NYCFC Views
youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:22 AM
🚨New Episode🚨
@glenncrooks.bsky.social and @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social discuss:
🔵Gearing up for the Union
🔵Significant injuries
🔵USMNT
🔵& more!
Full pod👇
Watch: youtube.com/live/hGHOlRg...
Listen: traffic.megaphone.fm/SICMED885172...
@glenncrooks.bsky.social and @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social discuss:
🔵Gearing up for the Union
🔵Significant injuries
🔵USMNT
🔵& more!
Full pod👇
Watch: youtube.com/live/hGHOlRg...
Listen: traffic.megaphone.fm/SICMED885172...
We're live at the top of the hour.
"NYCFC Views Live" with me & @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social to set the table for the East Conf semifinal in Chester, PA on Sunday.
Thoughts from Pascal Jansen, Matt Freese, Kevin O'Toole & others.
6pm ET 👉 youtube.com/live/hGHOlRg...
@sickpodnycfc.bsky.social
"NYCFC Views Live" with me & @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social to set the table for the East Conf semifinal in Chester, PA on Sunday.
Thoughts from Pascal Jansen, Matt Freese, Kevin O'Toole & others.
6pm ET 👉 youtube.com/live/hGHOlRg...
@sickpodnycfc.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
We're live at the top of the hour.
"NYCFC Views Live" with me & @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social to set the table for the East Conf semifinal in Chester, PA on Sunday.
Thoughts from Pascal Jansen, Matt Freese, Kevin O'Toole & others.
6pm ET 👉 youtube.com/live/hGHOlRg...
@sickpodnycfc.bsky.social
"NYCFC Views Live" with me & @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social to set the table for the East Conf semifinal in Chester, PA on Sunday.
Thoughts from Pascal Jansen, Matt Freese, Kevin O'Toole & others.
6pm ET 👉 youtube.com/live/hGHOlRg...
@sickpodnycfc.bsky.social
Match day minus 2 at the Etihad City Football Academy in Orangeburg, NY
#NYCFC training ahead of their #MLS playoff match at Philly Union.
I'll be w/ @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social on "NYCFC Views Live" later w/ sound from Pascal Jansen & more.
6pm ET @sickpodnycfc.bsky.social
#DOOP #PHIvNYC
#NYCFC training ahead of their #MLS playoff match at Philly Union.
I'll be w/ @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social on "NYCFC Views Live" later w/ sound from Pascal Jansen & more.
6pm ET @sickpodnycfc.bsky.social
#DOOP #PHIvNYC
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Match day minus 2 at the Etihad City Football Academy in Orangeburg, NY
#NYCFC training ahead of their #MLS playoff match at Philly Union.
I'll be w/ @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social on "NYCFC Views Live" later w/ sound from Pascal Jansen & more.
6pm ET @sickpodnycfc.bsky.social
#DOOP #PHIvNYC
#NYCFC training ahead of their #MLS playoff match at Philly Union.
I'll be w/ @robertoabramowitz.bsky.social on "NYCFC Views Live" later w/ sound from Pascal Jansen & more.
6pm ET @sickpodnycfc.bsky.social
#DOOP #PHIvNYC