Keeper's Corner Podcast

Matt & Brandon are back to discuss Utica's back-to-back weekend against the Heat & Blast, the current playoff outlook, and what to expect this weekend with KC and TEX coming to town.

The sting of another loss to Baltimore was lessened a bit by picking up 3 points against Harrisburg the next day. Matt and Brandon are back to recap what why Utica continues to lose at TU, what the win against the Heat showed us, and why the Luck o' the Irish still wasn't on City's side this weekend.

Utica scored the final four goals and left Harrisburg with a much needed win and a crucial 3 points. Matt and Brandon are back to recap what fans can takeaway from the late game heroics, discuss the state of Utica's roster with 3 weeks left to play, and make their predictions for this weekends games.

Despite a late flurry of goals against St Louis and holding a Rian Marquez-less Comets team to just four goals, Utica failed to come home from the Show Me State with any points. Matt and Brandon are back to discuss what went wrong for the City in this back-to-back and Matt asks the question on everyone's mind: Is Utica a bad team?

Matt and Brandon are back to recap the 8-3 win over the Blast from before the All Star Game and talk what it will take to beat Chihuahua this weekend. Of course they'll also be giving live updates and commentary on Utica's first match of the second half of the season against the Heat as the game takes place!

The Savage certainly left a lasting impression in Utica. Two very different games defined by defense and experience. Matt and Brandon break down what went wrong and what went right over the weekend as well as Utica's newly acquired defender.

Matt and Brandon are coming to you live from the 2025 All Star Game! We'll share how we think things went, what we'd like to see in the 2026 version, and be joined by a few players from the game. You won't want to miss this one!

City came home with all 6 points from the DFW area, but did they do enough to silence the critics and restore the faith from the fanbase? Matt and Brandon discuss this and more on a milestone episode.

Kelvin's back! After dominating the King's World Cup, Kelvin Oliveira returned to the lineup and led Utica to a split series against the Milwaukee Wave. Join us as we recap both games, discuss the midseason grades that Utica received from MASL Monday's, and talk Texas ahead of this weekend's matchups with the Sidekicks and Outlaws.

Three straight losses to the Blast, a bye week, and finalized All Star rosters. Matt and Brandon will discuss it all on this edition of the KCP.

UCFC had rude welcome to 2025 in the form of a 10-4 drubbing at TU Arena. Matt & Brandon are here to recap how things went so wrong and if there's any hope of salvaging a win in this 3 game set against the Blast on Sunday.

What a weekend series! Matt and Brandon are here to recap Utica's come from behind victory over the Strykers and the Oceanside thriller turned the Shane Butler Show. Will Matt have a rant for you per usual? Probably. Then the boys turn their attention to this Saturday's clash with Harrisburg and what we can expect now that Hugo Silva can dress for the Heat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

We've waited far too long, but we're finally just days away from watching UCFC back in action! Matt and Brandon will discuss the final roster, what we expect from Utica this season, make our annual bold predictions, and then preview this weekend's matchups against the Strykers and Sockers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

We've waited far too long, but we're finally just days away from watching UCFC back in action! Matt and Brandon will discuss the final roster, what we expect from Utica this season, make our annual bold predictions, and then preview this weekend's matchups against the Strykers and Sockers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

The MASL season kicked off in Missouri over the weekend, but with two weeks before Utica takes to the turf Matt and Brandon are giving you a league-wide preview of what to expect this season. They'll also discuss the Fantasy MASL League that wasn't and the league's announcement regarding the playoff structure for this season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

After a month long hiatus, Matt and Brandon are back to bring you up to speed on all the signings and player movement around Utica. With just under 3 weeks until the team opens the season on the road how is the roster shaping up, what promotions are the guys looking forward to, and how has the MASL landscape changed since the last time they got on the mics? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt and Brandon are back and we finally have some preseason signings for Utica City! The league's making moves as well. A schedule, a single table, and gameplay rule changes all announced since we last had a show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt and Brandon are back to talk the MASL offseason! Everything from the TST and merger to Utica's lack of moves on free agency. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

With the Ron Newman Cup on an off day and Utica's season in the rearview mirror, Matt and Brandon are back to talk about how this season went, where things go from here, and their hopes as the team prepares for the 2024-25 season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt & Brandon are back to go over what went wrong for the City against KC, why there's a giant asterisk on the way things ended, and why you should still be excited about the future of this team heading into the 2024-25 season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt & Brandon are back to go over how the Utica depth pieces looked in the final game of the season, talk some highlights from the year, and preview the matchup with the Comets. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

After seeing double in two dominant 11-5 wins over the Ambush the guys are back to recap the Franck Tayou resurgence weekend, the playoff field in the East, and what to expect as Utica closes out the season in Baltimore. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt and Brandon are back to recap Utica's bounceback victory over the Heat and preview next weekend's back-to-back home matches against the Ambush. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt & Brandon are joined by the FC Fanatic to discuss the fallout from the DRC's review of incidents that took place during the last game against the KC Comets. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt & Brandon discuss what went wrong for Utica on the final regular season games against Milwaukee and Kansas City, more injuries, and the updated playoff picture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt & Brandon are back to discuss the 10-2 drubbing of Baltimore yesterday, how the injuries to Tayou and de Andrade affect things going forwards, and the need to win one game at UWM Panther Arena before a possible playoff series against the Wave. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt & Brandon are back recapping the 8-6 home loss to the Flash. Everything from what went wrong, where missing players are, and what this means as we head towards another clash with the Blast to kick off the final month of the regular season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt and Brandon are back to discuss what went wrong in Baltimore, how the boys regrouped for a big win over the Wave less than 24 hours later, and what to expect with the unbeaten Monterrey Flash coming to town this weekend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Utica City may have been off this past weekend, but we won't be taking that break! Join Matt & Brandon as we talk about the State of the MASL, how things look for Utica as we head into the final 10 games of the regular season, and preview the back-to-back games at Baltimore and hosting the Wave this weekend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt and Brandon are joined by a special guest to talk about their role in the UCFC organization as well as recap the win over Baltimore and plan for the first week with no games for Utica in 2 months. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt & Brandon are back to break down the wins over Harrisburg and KC, recap the first half of the season, and get ready to renew the rivalry with the Blast this coming Sunday. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt and Brandon are back talking the Riggies experience, the thrilling OT loss to the Outlaws, how poor officiating ruins great games, and what to expect in Sunday's rematch against those other Comets. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt & Bradon are back to talk about the come-from-behind, ovetime win at Kansas City as well as the dominant performance over St Louis the next day. We'll then turn our attention to this weekend's opponent, the Texas Outlaws. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt and Brandon go live on YouTube to discuss everything that went wrong in Milwaukee and Tacoma, the upcoming showdowns with the Comets and Ambush, and answer some questions along the way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

After a 13-7 win over the Heat, Utica is 6-0 going into 2024. Matt and Brandon recap the highs and lows from Sunday's win and discuss the open challenges of playing on the road against Milwaukee and Tacoma this week. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt & Brandon are back recapping the 5-2 win over Baltimore as they start the year 5-0. They'll share some injury updates, discuss the MASL College Draft, and preview the New Year's Eve game against the Heat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

After a clean sweep in Harrisburg, Matt and Brandon discuss the red hot offense, the still in progress defense, and share our Christmas lists for Utica ahead of this Friday's tilt vs the Blast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt & Brandon are back to breakdown Utica's 10-6 victory in Baltimore and cover everything from the broadcast to the officiating. Listen as news regarding Moh Ndiaye's red card breaks live during the recording and stick around for predictions ahead of this weekend's back-to-back at Harrisburg. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

UCFC's star forward, Gordy Gurson, joins the pod for a quick interview and challenge to our listeners. After Matt and Brandon recap the season opener vs the Heat and preview the upcoming road opener against the rival Blast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt and Brandon are back to preview the teams Utica will be taking on this year and how their rosters look after the offseason. Both hosts give their predictions for who makes the playoffs and who wins the season opener this Saturday vs Harrisburg. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

GM Tommy Tanner dropped a bomb on the UCFC fanbase this past week, trading fan favorites Stefan Mijatovic and Quentin Swift to the Empire Strykers for the the MASL's all-time leading scorer Franck Tayou. Matt and Brandon put this trade in perspective, discuss a couple more from around the league, and give some updates on the team as they begin preseason training this Wednesday. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt Huber once again joins the show to share his in person experience at the MASL Combine and Draft as well as discuss the long awaited schedule. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

It's been 5 months, but Matt and Brandon are back once again to talk UCFC. Joined by the FC Fanatic for this offseason/preseason episode the guys bring you up to speed on everything that's happened since the last time we put out an episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt and Brandon bid farewell to the 2022-23 season by looking at year-over-year improvements, highlighting players, and what made this year a success. Thank you for listening and we will be back for the 2023-24 season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt here on another solo episode. Utica's season came to an abrupt end with a 2-1 loss in the knockout game just as it did in 2019. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt & Brandon are joined by Matt Huber aka the FC Fanatic for a special playoff edition recapping Utica's thrilling double comeback performance to defeat the Kansas City Comets in overtime and how the team should fair in the Eastern Division Semi-Finals against the Milwaukee Wave. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt and Brandon are joined by UCFC Head Coach Hewerton Moreira to check in with the coach on his first season with the club, then the boys recap the thrilling 2nd half resurgence against the Blast before taking a crack at how Monday's single play-in game against KC might go. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

In a game dominated by defense and Taylor Walter Bond, it was Gordy Gurson once again with the finishing blow in overtime. Matt and Brandon recap the penultimate game of the regular season before discussing what it will take for Utica to claim a home field advantage in the play-in game where their likely opponent is the Kansas City Comets. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt & Brandon are back to recap the huge road upset in Baltimore, the underwhelming performance at home against the Heat, what Utica needs to do to secure a playoff spot, and the importance of this weekend's game in Florida. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

A road trip on Friday for Brandon and Michelle, a death glare for Matt on Sunday, and 5 points for Utica make for one weekend with plenty to talk about. No rest for the boys as they're heading for back-to-back games in Baltimore and home against Harrisburg this weekend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support

Matt and Brandon are back to talk about those bad road losses down in Mexico, share a little bit of the love for some fellow podcasters around the league, and look towards another weekend with multiple games. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepers-corner-pod/support