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I am Kaylor Hodges. I am looking to share my love for football (soccer) in the Magic City of Birmingham, Alabama. Through statistical and emotional reason, I am looking to teach other fans more about the game. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hammering-down/support

Kaylor Hodges


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 295 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Hammering Down

    Birmingham Legion FC Draw 1-1 to Detroit City

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 42:46


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss the latest matches by Birmingham Legion FC. First I discuss the 1-0 loss by the WFC to One Knox. We then transition to the 1-1 draw by The Hammers to Columbus. Finally, we discuss the 1-1 draw with Detroit City.

    Legion Lose 1-0 to Rhode Island FC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 43:57


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, Kaylor sits down and discusses the most recent matches. How did WFC down the Red Wolves? What is going on with this Legion squad? Why did they come out so flat versus their old coach? Kaylor also breaks down the Press Conference after the match to give some more insight to the insight.

    Mailbag Episode: Mark Briggs Hired FAQ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 43:37


    Who is Mark Briggs? And what does he bring to the 3 Sparks? Who is in, who is out, and can this team compete? I discuss it all in this episode of Hammering Down.

    MARK BRIGGS HIRED AS LEGION FC HEAD COACH

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 15:53


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, we discuss the hiring of Mark Briggs to Birmingham Legion FC. Who is Briggs and why is he such a big swing for the 3 Sparks? The fact is that this ownership is serious and you should take them seriously. This is a title contending move.

    Jagermeister Cup Preview vs Chattanooga Red Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 27:22


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down and discuss the Jaegermeister Cup and the upcoming match vs the Red Wolves. I also believe that there is a game changing move that Legion can make, but it will be controversial.

    Legion FIRE Tommy Soehn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 18:50


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, Kaylor Hodges sits down and discusses the latest news that Birmingham Legion FC would be moving on from first and only coach in team history, Tommy Soehn. How did we get here? Who would Legion even go after? I discuss it all in this episode of Hammering Down.

    Pre-Match Preview: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 21:53


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down and talk about the 2-2 draw to Detroit City and the upcoming match versus Pittsburgh Riverhounds. This Legion team has NEVER won in Pittsburgh, but this team is talented enough to make this time the first time, but do I expect it? Let's chat about it.

    Birmingham Legion FC are Out of the US Open Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 25:16


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down and discuss the Birmingham Legion's latest match versus Little Rock Rangers. Birmingham lost 1-0 to bow out of the oldest soccer tournament in the United States, but was it as bad as it seems? Considering Kaylor called this cupset over one week ago, maybe it is, or maybe it's just not shocking, but either way it needs to be discussed.

    Pre-Match Preview: Little Rock Rangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 16:55


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I break down Legion's upcoming opponent in the US Open Cup, Little Rock Rangers. Why do I have Legion on upset watch? What can this team do to overcome a great opponent in Little Rock? How do they balance playing in Detroit in 4 days? Let's chat it all!

    Pre-Match Preview: Louisville City with Benton Newman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 63:37


    https://www.vamosmorados.com/Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, Kaylor Hodges breaks down the upcoming match between Louisville City and Birmingham Legion with LCFC insider, Benton Newman. Do Legion have a chance with the beasts of the east? Let's talk it all on this episode.

    Loudoun United Pre-Match Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 18:52


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down talk about Loudoun United. Birmingham has certainly improved their squad, but Loudoun has come in with massive question marks and some possibly self-imposed handcuffs. Is this Legion team going to have a match to remember to start 2025, or is going to be another match to forget like how 2024 ended? Let's chat it all on this episode of Hammering Down.

    This Legion Team is FUN

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 18:31


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I do a quick dive into the match versus Atlanta United. While Legion may have lost 2-0, that is not to say that this Legion team was completely dominated. There was a lot to love and I think that Legion fans should show up and show out because this team is going to be special.

    The Biggest Signing in Legion History + Quick Q&A!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 37:06


    https://www.youtube.com/@HammeringDown Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down to discuss the latest signings for Birmingham. I talk about what Danny Trejo, Stephen Turnbull, Ronaldo Damus, Tiago Suarez, Tregarthen, Temi Ereku, and Lucca Dourado mean for the club. I then sit down and discuss what Matthew Corcoran's possible move to Nashville means for the club. Finally, I end with a Q&A!

    Stephen Turnbull Film Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 27:11


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I break down Legion's new signing Stephen Turnbull's film. How does he fit in the Legion system? How does he play? Believe it or not, he's the next best thing to Jonny Dean, and that is HIGH praise.

    Ronaldo Damas Film Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 22:36


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, Kaylor Hodges takes the time to break down the film on Ronaldo Damus, the new forward loanee from GIF Sundsvall. The two time USL-Championship Champion has proven to be one of the most lethal goal scorers in USL history, but how does he do it? Let's watch the film and find out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Tommy Soehn Returns and Initial Roster Decisions 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 34:01


    Video Used in Content: https://x.com/bhmlegion/status/1864436025692414117 Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sit down to discuss the latest news around the 3 Sparks. We discuss the news that Coach Tommy Soehn will be returning to the Legion as head coach. We then discuss the initial reactions to the news of players signed and released. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    State of the Legion: Post Season 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 37:20


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, Kaylor Hodges sits down and talk about the State of the Birmingham Legion. What happened in 2024 that was so disastrous that fans have never felt farther away from the club they love? Let's sit down and chat it all. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Home Field Disadvantage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 33:26


    Fine, I'll finally open my mouth. In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about the discontentment amongst fans and if it has validity. Does Tommy Soehn and Jay Heaps deserve to keep their jobs at Birmingham Legion FC? Can it all be attributed to Protective Stadium? Are we prepared for life after Year One? Let's talk. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    When Is It Time to Break Up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 28:15


    https://www.patreon.com/TheUSLShow Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sat down to talk about the shift in conversation revolving around Birmingham Legion FC. Why is it so hard to talk about this club? Why are people no longer caring? Is it time for a break up? Let's chat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Substitutions Cost Legion 3 Points

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 27:41


    https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Game Day Center for Stats Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss the Birmingham Legion FC draw to Hartford Athletic. What caused Legion to blow a 2-0 lead? Who can be blamed? Despite me singing Tommy Soehn's praises all year long, I believe the changes made after half time is what turned the game on its head. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Khano and Co. are Coming Home and a MASSIVE Win versus Colorado Springs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 24:58


    https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about Birmingham Legion FC's MASSIVE win versus Colorado Springs Switchbacks. I then talk about Khano Smith and his Merry Band of Legion Misfits (sorry, guys) coming to town. How does Rhode Island stack up against the 3 Sparks? Let's chat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Frustrations Rise but I Have FULL Confidence in Tommy Soehn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 28:34


    https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about my frustrations with the lack of communication on the WFC squad and Legion 2 squad. I also discuss why I am so bullish on Tommy Soehn, despite a depleted roster. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: Louisville City with Benton Newman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 46:16


    https://www.vamosmorados.com/ https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I sat down with Benton Newman from Vamos Morados and ESPN Louisville. What has made this Louisville City team one of the best teams in USL history? We talk all about it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: Detroit City with Garret Komatz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 54:04


    4:51 Podcast Twitter https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I was joined by Garret Komatz of the 4:51 Podcast from Detroit City FC to talk about Le Rouge and why they are a new and improved squad that already seemed to own Legion. How will the 3 Sparks stack up? Let's chat it all! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Birmingham Legion Sign Two Keepers and San Antonio On Deck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 24:14


    Football in the Magic City Kit https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss the goal keeper situation here in Birmingham. Who is available? Who is the seemingly starting GK1? Who are Owen Jack and Jayden Hibbert? What about San Antonio FC? Who is going to start? Let's chat it all in this episode of Hammering Down! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    The Weekly WFC - The First Five Matches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 40:36


    https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this episode of The Weekly WFC, I was joined by Mac Titus, one of the starting goal keepers for Birmingham Legion WFC. We discuss the first five matches of the season. How has the 2-2-1 start treated the 3 Sparks? Let's talk about it all. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: Indy Eleven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 17:50


    https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss the 3 Sparks' upcoming match versus Indy Eleven. Indy has been on an absolute tear lately, but how have they done it? And can Legion's redefined 4-3-3 slow it down? I think so. Let's talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: El Paso Locomotive with Phil Baki

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 38:56


    https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Seriously Loco Phil Talks Footy on Twitter Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I was joined by Phil Baki of Seriously Loco and The USL Show. We talked about all things El Paso Locomotive, what their up sides are, their down sides, Wilmer Cabrera, and so much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Legion WFC and Legion 2 Kickoff and Battery Post Match Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 27:32


    https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss the 1-0 loss Birmingham Legion FC suffered to the Charleston Battery. I also discuss the opening matches for Legion WFC and Legion 2. How good are the Three Sparks and how can The Hammers grow? Let's chat about it all! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Legion Are Showing Growth and Semi-Pro Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 21:41


    https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this episode, I talk about the growth I've seen plus some concerns I have about Charleston. Legion WFC and Legion 2 have their rosters set and ready to go. Can Legion continue what they've started in Tampa Bay? And how can they? Let's chat it all. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Post Match Reactions: Birmingham Legion FC Lose 3-0 to Memphis 901 FC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 34:19


    https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss the embarrassing loss to Memphis 901 FC. What lead to an embarrassment in the Southern Harm Derby? The same issues that have plagued this team in roster construction. Let's chat about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: Southern Harm Derby

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 30:35


    https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about the Southern Harm Derby between Memphis 901 FC and Birmingham Legion FC. Memphis has not picked up a point since their opening match of the season, but Legion have finally found solid ground. Where does this match up end up? Do the tactics matter? Does form matter? Let's talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: Open Cup vs Chattanooga Red Wolves FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 19:57


    https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about the upcoming match up between Chattanooga Red Wolves FC and Birmingham Legion FC. Is this going to be a cake walk like last year? I highly doubt it. Let's chat about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: Loudoun United + What is Going Wrong With Legion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 30:00


    Hammering Down Patreon What is Going Wrong With Birmingham Legion FC? Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I breakdown this Loudoun United team and what they're bringing to the table. This is a truly great team, so how can Legion get it together? Well, I have some suggestions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: Louisville City FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 24:33


    https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I break down the upcoming match versus Louisville City FC. How does Birmingham Legion FC match up? I think this Louisville City team is the best team in the league right now, but can Legion match up? I believe so. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: Hartford Athletic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 24:57


    Patreon Where Are They Now? 2019-2023 Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I break down Birmingham Legion FC's match up versus Hartford Athletic. How does Legion stand up against Hartford? What about our old friends Anderson Asiedu and Thomas Vancaeyezeele? What can Legion do to improve on their most recent performance? Let's chat it all! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: Phoenix Rising FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 24:06


    https://www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this in episode of Hammering Down, Kaylor Hodges discusses the Birmingham Legion FC season opener versus Phoenix Rising FC. Who will Phoenix roll out? Does this really matter? What do you need to know about this Phoenix team? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    State of the Legion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 48:53


    www.patreon.com/HammeringDown Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I give my pre-season State of the Legion run down on Birmingham Legion FC. There's a lot to cover going into this season, so how will it shake out? What are my expectations? What could this team do better? Where do I think they'll finish? Do I think they're title contenders? Let's chat it all! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Season is for Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 20:39


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I am talking about the pre-season and the players involved. Which players showed out? How will the players stack up against the other competition? Which trialists impressed? Let's chat! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Free Agents Birmingham Legion FC Should Target

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 28:24


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss players that I believe Birmingham Legion FC should target in the upcoming season. What kind of player are we looking for? Who should get the chance? How do we avoid oversaturation once again? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    2024 Schedule Breakdown | MLS Tries to Kill the Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 19:38


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I discuss the 2024 schedule, the ups, downs, and much more. I also discuss MLS' attempt to destroy the US Open Cup from the foundation up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    AJ Paterson Signs for Birmingham Legion FC and Atlanta United Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 15:38


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about the signing of AJ Paterson and how that impacts this roster construction. I also discuss the return of Atlanta United to Birmingham. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Birmingham Legion FC Announces Initial 2024 Roster

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 28:21


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I break down the initial roster decision by Birmingham Legion FC. Where are the holes? Why were decisions made? So much to decide! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    2023 Birmingham Legion FC Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 21:58


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I give my full recap of the 2023 season for Birmingham Legion FC. There were goods, bads, awfuls, and downright amazings. Let's chat about them all. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    PLAYOFF Pre-Match Preview: Charleston Battery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 16:53


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I chat about the upcoming playoff match versus the Charleston Battery? What do I think of Legion's chances? Well... let's chat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    PLAYOFF Pre-Match Preview: Tampa Bay Rowdies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 17:05


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about Birmingham Legion FC's MASSIVE match against Tampa Bay. The Rowdies were sent to the bottom of the Bay twice this year by the 3 Sparks, but a lot has changed. Will the results stay the same? Let's chat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: Charleston Battery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 14:19


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about Charleston and Legion's chances against them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: Monterey Bay FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 20:23


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about Monterey Bay and Legion's final home game. Storylines are what make the USL so great, and Monterey Bay are built off of incredible storylines. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: Memphis 901 FC (Part 3...)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 12:11


    Hello! In this short episode of Hammering Down, I breakdown the match between Memphis and Legion, and which tactic I think Legion should use moving forward. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: The Miami FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 16:37


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about The Miami FC. Do Legion have what it takes against a team who put up 4 goals against Lou City? We'll quickly find out... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

    Pre-Match Preview: Memphis 901 FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 17:08


    Hello! In this episode of Hammering Down, I talk about Memphis 901 FC and this Legion team. It's time to get out and fully support the boys. They need you more than ever. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hammering-down/support

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