Orange and Blue Review

In the latest edition of the Orange and Blue Review, the hosts preview Tuesday night’s matchup. Plus, they interview The Cincinnati Enquirer's reporter Patrick Brennan and discuss FCC’s rapid growth and covering a club during a pandemic.

In this week's show, the hosts discuss FC Cincinnati's transfer business, preview Friday's home opener and interview midfielder Caleb Stanko!

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Andrew Gutman joins this week’s show to discus the team’s group stage play and the new FC Cincinnati identity. He also opens up about what works vs. what hasn’t worked since he joined on loan. Plus, the hosts preview the match against the Portland Timbers.

In this week's show, FC Cincinnati equipment managers Teddy Kerr and Andrew Kolb join to discuss their behind-the-scenes roles and quirky player requests. Plus, the hosts analyze FCC's win over Atlanta and preview the FCC-New York Red Bulls match.

Gerard Nijkamp joins this week's show to discuss FCC's objective in Orlando and strengthening the roster. Plus, Alex tells us what it's like behind the scenes covering a game inside the bubble.

Charlie and Alex talk with Saad Abdul-Salaam ahead of FCC's #HellisReal Derby match on Saturday. Plus, Grant Wahl joins the show to discuss Cincinnati's 2026 FIFA World Cup bid.

In this week’s episode, hosts Charlie Hatch and Alex Stec discuss day one of FCC’s trip to the MLS is Back Tournament, and what the trip entailed. Plus, they interview Greg Garza for his thoughts entering the competition and why Cincinnati is in the toughest group.

Charlie Hatch and Alex Stec interview new assistant coach Said Bakkati about his previous experience with Jaap Stam and talk about his first week in the U.S. The hosts also discuss FC Cincinnati’s first week of training under Stam and Jürgen Locadia’s loan extension.

For this special show, Lizz Summers led a conversation with six FCC players to discuss Juneteenth and racism. The players are Saad Abdul-Salaam, Fatai Alashe, Zico Bailey, Joseph-Claude Gyau, Kekuta Manneh and Kendall Waston.

Charlie and Alex discuss the MLS is Back Tournament and FC Cincinnati's Group E. Additionally, they interview former FCC forward Omar Cummings to discuss his role as club ambassador.

In this week’s episode, hosts Charlie Hatch and Alex Stec interview their coworker, Darius Howard, about peaceful protests in Cincinnati and how we can all contribute to change. Additionally, the hosts discuss MLS and the MLS Players Association ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement and returning to play in Orlando.

Charlie and Alex interview Gerard Nijkamp to discuss his one-year anniversary at FCC. But before that, however, the hosts talk about Black Lives Matter and how we can make a difference in our community.

Newly appointed FC Cincinnati head coach Jaap Stam joins Charlie Hatch and Alex Stec for this week’s episode. The trio talk about another side of Stam: his family background, his hobbies and why he wants to move to Cincinnati, a place he’s never visited.

Charlie and Alex interview Spencer Richey to discuss his puppy, the MLS PA and being stuck in traffic. Plus, the hosts talk about Jaap Stam being linked to the FCC coaching vacancy and fans selecting the West End Stadium seat design.

In the fifth episode, Charlie and Alex spoke with FCC assistant coach Ivar van Dinteren about returning to MHTC and the possibility of using five substitutes. Plus, they chatted with Jeff Smith, the club’s Sr. VP of sales and ticketing, to discuss the team’s rollout of West End Stadium premium seating.

We finally have news to share on the show! Charlie Hatch and Alex Stec discuss players returning to the Mercy Health Training Center for the first time, in addition to West End Stadium news. They also interview FCC captain Kendall Waston about his new podcast, on spending time with family and his mom’s fight with coronavirus in New York City.

In this week's show, Charlie and Alex chat with Kekuta Manneh about being a professional athlete fasting during Ramadan. Plus, they catch up with Michael Lahoud about the 2018 FC Cincinnati season and Lahoud's appreciation of the Queen City.

Charlie Hatch and Alex Stec discuss how MLS academies could reshape after the end of the U.S. Development Academy, and talk to the one FC Cincinnati player still playing soccer – but online! FCC director of player development Larry Sunderland and eMLS player Fiddle are this week's guests in entertaining episode!

Episode one of the Orange and Blue Review introduces the show, includes a chat with Tommy G, the voice of FCC, and an exclusive interview with Siem de Jong! Charlie Hatch and Alex Stec discuss FCC during the quarantine and more!

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