The Flyin Lion Podcast

The guys broke down FC Cincinnati snagging another patented 1-0 away victory! Is this Sustainable? Our take on how we can close out games better. Denkey nears FCC record

Thanks to YouTuber & FC Cincinnati fan Jake Barford for joining to chat on his YouTube career, his FIFA experiences & the FCC season so far! Stay for our Club World Cup Preview at TQL/ Miles Robinson starts for USMNT & who goes in the transfer window?+ NE match preview!Timestamps:(00:00) - Podcast opening(00:44) - Jake Barford (@BFordlancer) Interview(27:39) - FCC International Call Ups(34:34) - Transfer Rumors(42:22) - Kei Kamara Club World Cup Analyst for TNT Sports(44:21) - Club World Cup Preview at TQL Stadium(52:07) - FCC2 vs Toronto FC 2(53:52) - MLS All Star voting(59:04) - Preview of Matchday 18 at NE

Huge shoutout to Jose Tellez from GOLZ TV for joining to chat on the soccer landscape leading up to the 2026 World Cup, FC Cincinnati v FC Dallas match & The GOLZ TV platform! Plus ourfirst half of season recap- what turns this team back around?Timestamps:(00:00) - Podcast opening(01:11) - Jose Tellez from Golz TV Interview(39:07) - Matchday 17 vs DC United home 1-2 L(01:05:16) - FCC and FCC2 National Team Call Ups(01:11:42) - First half review for FCC(01:26:51) - Trivia answer

A HUGE thanks to everyone for the support over the past few years! We got updates from some former guests

Denkey and Celentano keep FC Cincinnati at the top of the MLS in 4 pt week. Ball control an issue? Obi stays long term✍️Miles makes prelim USMNT roster

Big Win keeps us undefeated at home

The guys break down a tough defeat in the Big Apple that ended the 5 game win streak.  Dado deserve more minutes? Should this be the end of the 5 back system? Bucha solidified most irreplaceable on the team and “WAR” leaderTrivia❓What's the longest unbeaten streak at home to start the season? FC Cincinnati welcome Austin to TQL for the first time!Timestamps:(00:00) - Podcast opening(01:46) - Matchday #11 vs NYCFC Away 0-1 L(17:24) - Matt Miazga not quite ready yet?(19:54) - Change in formation?(23:04) - Orellano's best spot?(30:08) - How important is Bucha to the team?(34:19) - Trivia of the week presented by Golz TV(37:09) - Sam's Card of the week(38:37) - Ryan's Card of the week(42:08) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week(43:50) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week(45:03) - Harry gets his first trophy(46:37) - FCC2 vs Chicago Fire II(47:30) - Tough stretch of games in May(48:21) - Eastern Conference has been a beast(53:56) - Preview of Matchday #12 vs Austin FC(01:02:32) - Trivia answer

Denkey's stunning bicycle kick lifts FCC to 5 straight wins! Engel shines, Roman steps up, FCC2 stays hot and we preview the NYCFC clash. Is Denkey's goal the greatest in FCC history?Timestamps:(00:00) - Podcast opening(00:58) - Matchday 10 vs Sporting KC away 2-1 W(24:43) - Greatest goals in FCC history(27:55) - Trivia of the week(30:19) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week(33:41) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week(36:10) - Ryan's Card of the week(37:41) - Sam's Card of the week(40:30) - April Transfer window recap(44:43) - Muller rejects FCC bid(47:26) - FCC2 vs Atlanta United 2(48:55) - Matchday 11 vs NYCFC Away(56:35) - Trivia answer

Another episode and another W! We break down a thriller in the Windy City as the DP duo combine to slay Berhalter's Fire. Evander on an MVP track? The numbers say yes! Young Garys get their first W in Next Pro! Our remembrance of Boup

The guys break down 3 wins in a row for FC Cincinnati! Does Dado deserve another start? Another U22 player on the way? President of FIFA Gianni Infantino visits Cincinnati/ GA Cup Updates + Chicago Fire Preview!Timestamps:(00:00) - Podcast opening(01:37) - Matchday 8 vs DC United away 1-0 W (5-2-1 overall)(29:16) - Trivia of the week presented by Golz TV(31:16) - Sam Jersey swap of the week(33:25) - Ryan Jersey swap of the week(37:24) - Sam Card of the week(40:03) - Ryan Card of the week(44:21) - FIFA Prez and Committee in Cincy on Friday(48:16) - U22 Spot Player Coming Soon?(54:44) - FCC Academy GA Cup Update(59:10) - Matchday 9 vs Away Chicago Fire(01:09:19) - Trivia answer

Big thanks to Carter Chapley for joining to talk on FC Cincinnati's win streak, storylines around the squad to start the year & favorite away day moments. Are we back?? Stay for DC United Preview!Timestamps:(00:00) - Podcast opening(00:28) - FC Cincinnati Staff Writer Carter Chapley joins the pod(41:23) - Matchday 7 vs New England at Home 1-0 W (4-2-1 overall)(53:30) - Trivia of the week presented by GOLZ TV(54:21) - Sam Jersey swap of the week(55:47) - Ryan Jersey swap of the week(57:50) - Sam Card of the week(01:00:15) - Ryan Card of the week(01:02:37) - FCC2 has 2 games this week(01:04:11) - Matchday 8 vs DC United Away(01:09:10) - Trivia answer

The guys break down FC Cincinnati's first away victory this year! Roman's best game ever? Evander continues his free-kick magic

This episode covered a draw vs Atlanta  that keeps us undefeated at home.. missed opportunity for 3pts? Our Das boot 2.0 review

Big thanks to FC Cincinnati legend Manu Ledesma for joining the pod! We discuss his soccer journey, love for Cincy/ time playing for FCC & the start of The Manu Ledesma Academy/ new UPSL Team!

The guys break down what went wrong in a tough week for FCC. Do we have a best formation moving forward? Denkeypartner striker? We welcome Brad Smith to the 

Join our newest episode where we gave our breakdown of a confidence boosting win for FC Cincinnati at home!

The guys break down FC Cincinnati advancing to Round of 16 in Champions Cup! & Suffering their first defeat of the season at Philly| Formation changes to come? Orellano back soon? Apple TV fumbles the broadcast again

The guys recap a 2 win week to start the season for FC Cincinnati! We give you our breakdown of both games as Denkey & Evander shine in their debuts

Our 2025 Season Preview Episode! Predicted lineups/awards/ & how far FC Cincinnati will go in each competition. Who is our break out star? Is this now Evander's team? We give you our Legacy Kit Review

The FC Cincinnati preseason drama continues…will we see Lucho out this week? Evander in? New kits are coming soon

Preseason is in Full Force for FC Cincinnati with Win over CF Montreal

Training camp has begun for the

The offseason continues with Lucho/Barreal rumors starting to pick up steam

Check out our newest offseason pod breaking down the FC Cincy 25' schedule drop: Our go to destinations/ matches. Rumor season continues: outbound moves of Lucho/Barreal/Asad to Brazil? NWSL bid is going to who?? Timestamps: (00:00) - Podcast opening (01:28) - Concacaf Champions Cup Draw (07:02) - FCC Roster updates (25:12) - New Kits out for some teams but not others (27:15) - NWSL Bid to Denver (32:15) - FCC 2025 Schedule release (40:19) - Cleveland Crew vs Inter Miami --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-flyin-lion-podcast/support

Thanks to Tom Gelehrter, Play-by-Play Voice of FC Cincinnati and Founder/President of 4th Floor Creative, for joining this new episode! We chat on the origin of FCC/Iconic Broadcast Booth Goal Celebrations with Kevin McCloskey & outlook for the 2025 season! Stay for offseason roster news

FCC roster decisions for 2025 are finalized

Our newest pod featured Scott from The Belgian Football Podcast talking Kevin Denkey and the soccer landscape in Belgium v the US! Thanks to him for joining as he makes his rounds through the FCC podcasts. Our thoughts on Caitlin Clark joining NWSL Cincy Expansion bid

MLS record signing of Denkey completed! Sam and Ryan discuss the impact of the signing, end of year interviews, Lucho on ice & our review of FCC players international break. TQL stadium district updates! & End of year Jersey Swaps+card of the year. Timestamps: (00:00) - Podcast opening (03:30) - Kevin Denkey Signing (13:17) - End of season notes (20:50) - Lucho update (29:16) - West End District update (33:59) - Letter to supporters from Carl H. Lindner III (37:41) - Trivia of the week (39:38) - International Break for FCC players (45:28) - Jersey Swaps Season Recap (49:20) - FLP Card of the year (53:45) - S/O to guests who came on this year (55:06) - Trivia answer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-flyin-lion-podcast/support

The 2024 season comes to a close for FC Cincy but new opportunities are already on the horizon..striker Kevin Denkey incoming?

Huge S/O to FCC staff writer Carter Chapley for joining this episode! We discussed the FC Cincinnati season, soccer landscape in the US/Canada/Cincy & his experience working for the club✍️ Orellano purchase option triggered

Playoff Win #1 comes in the form of a 1-0 Asad winner at home! We breakdown this crazy game and what went right in game 1. Stay for our rankings of the tifos from this year and if Luca is solidified Newcomer of the Year in MLS

The guys break down FCC clinching a vital Champions Cup spot with W vs Philly, what FCC's best lineup is going into the playoffs and Luca being up for goal of the season in MLS! Is NWSL actually coming to Cincy?

Thanks to Kenta for joining us for this episode that discussed the international break (USMNT action soon for Robinson & Vazquez?) Our take on end of season awards for FCC/MLS & playoff predictions! Will FCC clinch a Champions Cup berth with a W in Philly? Our preview of the game & update on the FCC2/ Academy teams! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-flyin-lion-podcast/support

This episode broke down FCC2 clinching the top spot in Eastern Conference for NextPro Playoffs! Our thoughts on if inconsistency in lineups is finally catching up to the first team as we lose again at home. Will Robinson& Vazquez feature under Poch for USMNT this week?| Lucho back in convo for repeat MVP

This episode broke down FCCs first lost to a Western Conference opponent this MLS season. Our breakdown of Lucho/Luca chasing FCC/ MLS history. Where is Teenage Hadebe? FIFA club World Cup is coming to Cincy! Impact of hosting such a big event. Stay for Previews of the NYCFC/Orlando Matches! Timestamps: (00:00) - Podcast opening (01:03) - Matchday L at Home to LAFC (20:37) - Trivia of the week (22:27) - Sam's Card of the week (24:38) - Ryan's Card of the week (25:18) - FC Cincinnati Injury Bug (29:01) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week (31:01) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week (34:24) - TQL Stadium FIFA Club World Cup 2025 (38:49) - Matchday Preview at NYCFC (43:38) - Matchday Preview vs Orlando (46:40) - Trivia answer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-flyin-lion-podcast/support

Sam and Ryan breakdown a 4pt week for FCC where Kubo and Orellano shine| Kubo making a case for team MVP based on what he gives to the team? Orellano DP worthy? We cover all this and break down FCC2 W & LAFC preview! Timestamps: (00:00) - Podcast opening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-flyin-lion-podcast/support

The guys breakdown the Hell is Real season series going to FCC and playoffs secured✅Full game recap of scoreless draw, and is this the best tifo we've seen?? Heck is Plausible win for FCC2 as they clinch playoffs too

The USMNT comes back to Cincy! (And has a deflating tie) Our experience of the game and impact of new manager Pochettino on FCC players chances moving forward. Our breakdown of EAFC25 new player ratings and HELL IS REAL Preview!! 

Sam and Ryan break down FC Cincinnati's first ever MLS win w/o Lucho in his time in Cincy! Game recap and we still want know if Luca's Golazo is the longest freekick in MLS history

This episode broke down new signing Teenage Hadebe's fit w/ FCC & possible stint at left back

Sam and Ryan break down the loan signing of Niko Gioacchini and his fit into the squad, we give you our final Leagues Cup recap/ thoughts on the transfer window closing & outlook on the rest of the MLS season. Yerson Mosquera debuts in the Premier League! Stay for FCC2 game rundown and preview of the Inter Miami game! Timestamps: (00:00) - Podcast opening (00:54) - Leagues Cup Round of 16 vs Philly 2-4 (12:20) - Leagues Cup Thoughts (20:48) - Trivia of the week (23:00) - Sam's Card of the week (25:30) - Ryan's Card of the week (29:13) - Transfer deadline closes (38:55) - Outlook for the rest of season (45:43) - FCC2 Experience - Sam (49:06) - Preview vs Inter Miami (54:09) - Trivia answer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-flyin-lion-podcast/support

Timestamps: (00:00) - Podcast opening (01:37) - Leagues Cup Round of 32 vs Santos Laguna Win (27:38) - Trivia of the week (29:35) - Sam's Card of the week (33:28) - Zach's Card of the week (37:39) - Ryan's Card of the week (41:09) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week (42:52) - Zach's Jersey swap of the week (45:48) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week (51:01) - Boupendza Out (55:13) - Transfers?/Worried about lack of rumors (59:59) - S/O Rose Lavelle and USMNT on gold medal win (1:00:26) - Preview of Round of 16 vs Philly (1:03:00) - Betstamp Parlays (1:04:01) - Trivia answer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-flyin-lion-podcast/support

A bounce back week for FCC with 2 League Cup Wins! Sam and Ryan break down the crazy games and thoughts on Asad's recent form. Is Boup on the way out? Midfielder Sanchez on the way in? We discuss these rumors and our thoughts on the best starting XI for the rest of the tourney. Stay for a Santos Laguna preview! Timestamps: (00:00) - Podcast opening (01:53) - Leagues Cup vs Queretaro (06:57) - Leagues Cup vs NYCFC (29:25) - Trivia of the week (31:30) - Sam's Card of the week (34:11) - Ryan's Card of the week (38:53) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week (41:42) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week (44:12) - Richard Sanchez Rumor (50:41) - Boup Situation (58:19) - Preview of Round of 32 vs Santos Laguna (1:04:24) - Trivia answer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-flyin-lion-podcast/support

Sam and Ryan break down a busy All Star week for FCC: Lucho/Luca Shine, Cincy to host the ASG in 2027? FCC2 remains dominant and we debate which players could contribute to the first team + Leagues Cup preview: Including best starting XI to play and new signing Chido's impact moving forward Time stamps: (01:22) - All Star Game Recap (09:49) - ASG coming to Cincy in 2027? (10:54) - Miles Robinson Olympic Debut (14:11) - Chidozie Awaziem joins FCC/ Transfer news (25:43) - Trivia of the Week (27:55) - Sam's Card of the Week (31:50) - Ryan's Card of the Week (34:28) - FCC Open Practice (39:10) - FCC2 dominant Win (41:53) - Leagues Cup Preview (52:42) - Trivia Answer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-flyin-lion-podcast/support

Kevin and Ryan break down an unfortunate week for FCC with losses to Chicago and NYRB. Transfer window opens and our takes on some rumors and what the team needs moving forward. Lucho gets the nod again for captain in the All Star Game! Miles Robinson and the USMNT start the Olympics this week! Our preview of their game against France Timestamps: (00:00) - Podcast Opening (01:14) - Recap of Matchday #27 vs Chicago 0-1 L (10:11) - Recap of Matchday #28 vs NYRB 1-3 L (27:11) - Trivia Question of the Week (29:36) - Kevin's Card of the Week (32:24) - Ryan's Card of the Week (35:27) - Kevin's Jersey Swap of the Year so Far (38:55) - Transfer Market Opens/ Rumors (48:57) - All Star Game Preview/ Lucho as Captain (54:00) - Olympics Preview --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-flyin-lion-podcast/support

The boys recap loss vs Charlotte as FCC catches some bad breaks| Stephan Chirila shines for FCC2 in their win/ we debate his potential on the first team next year| Previews of bounce back games v Chicago & NYRB & is Lucho the clear favorite for MVP now with Arango out and Messi injury? Timestamps: (00:00) - Podcast opening (00:52) - Matchday #26 vs Charlotte 1-3 L (30:51) - Trivia of the week (32:59) - Sam's Card of the week (35:24) - Zach's Card of the week (38:12) - Ryan's Card of the week (43:07) - Sam's Jersey swap of the week (44:30) - Zach's Jersey swap of the week (46:55) - Ryan's Jersey swap of the week (49:00) - FCC2 W against Toronto 2 (50:16) - Lucho in the MLS All Star Skills Challenge and no Brandon Vasquez for Liga MX (51:21) - Matchday #27 vs Chicago (55:57) - Matchday #28 vs NYRB (1:00:42) - Lucho MVP Favorite? (1:02:43) - Trivia answer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-flyin-lion-podcast/support

The boys are buzzing as FCC top the MLS standings once again! Our recaps of epic thrashing of Inter Miami and DC wins. Do we keep this new formation moving forward? Our takes on this and breakdown of Miles Robinson's US Olympic Team callup

FCC gets their 6th road win in a row! Orellano and makeshift back line get it done at Dallas| Miles/Lucho/Orellano make MLS All Star Team⭐️More transfer speculation & cb on the way?

FC Cincinnati goes 1-1 on the week at home but once again at a cost. FCC picks up more injuries with Hagglund and Pinto out now. Lucho continues to cement his legacy as an MLS legend game after game.

FCC gets a comeback W but at a cost| Kubo bags a hat trick

International break continues with some USMNT drama, a TST recap for Nati SC & FCC2 gets a big win! We chat about Miles Robinson's place on the US team, are we close to getting a third FCC kit? + a preview for the upcoming San Jose game! Timestamps: (00:00) - Podcast opening (1:20) - USMNT 5-1 loss to Colombia recap (13:15) - TST Nati SC Recap (17:48) - Trivia of the week (20:37) - FCC2 Games and Academy (26:52) - MLS All-Star Voting So Far (30:06) - Lucho 3rd in Kit Sales...FCC Third Kit? (32:16) - Preview of San Jose Game (37:52) - Trivia answer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-flyin-lion-podcast/support