That's a wrap on the 2026 season, and the Blues saved some of their best for last. Sam and Hiram recap a final week that started in Virginia Beach, where the boys battled a keeper standing on his head, took the lead on a Brady Geho penalty, and settled for a 1-1 draw that officially closed the playoff door.

But the home finale at Navy Memorial? Pure joy. In front of 7,815 fans with Crabtown and the Bay Bhoys in full voice, the Blues dismantled Bethesda 4-1. Enzo bagged a brace, Ben Madore uncorked an absolute worldie from 25+ yards off a self-volley, and Tyler Gabara buried a penalty and earned the most acceptable yellow card of the season with a shirt-off celebration. A five-game unbeaten run to end the year, jumping Bethesda and Christos to finish 5th at 7-5-2 with 36 goals scored and a +16 goal difference.

This week's episode features three post-match conversations: 🎙️ Ben Madore on that stunner from distance 🎙️ Enzo on his brace in the season sender 🎙️ Brady Geho on drawing the penalty and doing the big boy stuff

Plus: Sam and Hiram trade their wish lists for 2027, from finally beating NoVa to using the squad's depth better to one non-negotiable — MUST BEAT CHRISTOS AWAY.

Thank you to everyone who followed along this season. No socials, no fuss — we'll see you at the tailgate in 2027. UP THE BLUES! 💙

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Four matches in seven days ends with a bang! Sam and Hiram break down the Blues' trip to Segra Field in Leesburg, where an early defensive miscue put Annapolis in a familiar 1-0 hole after just nine minutes. But this squad doesn't quit.

Enter Mikey Johnson. In his first-ever USL minutes, Johnson took over the match — a poached equalizer off a corner, the assist on Ben Madore's 70th-minute go-ahead goal, and a late header to seal it. Add Matt Lenert finishing a Tyler Gabara corner and the Blues rode three set-piece goals to a 4-1 statement win and their second straight comeback victory.

This week's episode features three post-match conversations: 🎙️ Ale Carrillo on holding down the back line and the grind of a four-match week 🎙️ Mikey Johnson on a debut he won't soon forget 🎙️ An extended sit-down with the gaffer on the hectic stretch and the season as a whole — this one's a long one, kids

Plus: the boys dig into the table, where the Blues sit 7th in a logjammed Chesapeake Division. The playoff math is tight, but it's not impossible.

Note: NBFC is off next week for family vacation, but we'll be back with a season finale show — or maybe a playoff preview. UP THE BLUES! 💙

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It's a packed one this week, Blues fans. We open with the Annapolis Blues taking on Liga MX side Santos Laguna in front of 7,000+ midweek fans at NMCMS — a friendly that saw the full roster get run, including a chat with all-time leading scorer Brady Geho. The Blues dropped that one 2-0, but the experience alone was worth the price of admission.

No rest for the weary — next up was Bethesda SC, and what a rollercoaster: down 1-0 early, Matt Lenert levels, Kira sees red after a controversial double-yellow, the Blues claw back from 2-1 down to lead late… and somehow still finish 3-3 after a heartbreaking stoppage-time equalizer. Brutal. Beautiful. Very 2026 Blues.

Bella's got the women's side covered too — a Father's Day showdown against table-topping Virginia Development Academy that ended in a loss but came with a major silver lining (more on that below), plus interviews with both keepers, Caroline Duffy and Abby Makella.

Then the season finale doubleheader for the Lady Blues: a rain-soaked, 4-0 win to close things out, with Sabba Haghoo, Jolie Farmer, and Zoe Vadaurre dominating the back line. The women finish the year in 3rd place in the Chesapeake — and yes, they're the only team to hand VDA a loss all season. Bella breaks down the full standings and shares her thoughts on the year that was.

And then — the Old Bay Derby. Christos came to Annapolis fresh off beating us 1-0 in their building, jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the rain... and then the Blues happened. Brady Geho's hat-trick (his 20th goal of the season), goals from Ale and Tyler Gabara, and a late Matt Lenert penalty sealed a statement 6-2 win on six unanswered goals. The supporters' section was unhinged. As they should've been.

One home match left — July 11th. Let's pack the place out.

UP THE BLUES!

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