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Cindy & Kristian break down how the Current dominated early against the Orlando Pride in their 2-2 draw, created enough chances, & still had to claw back after Barbra Banda punished one mistake, then doubled down with a second. You'll hear:Why Barbra Banda remains the kind of star who can flip a game from anywhere on the fieldHow Kansas City generated eight big chances & still couldn't separate themselvesWhat changed when the substitutions came in & the attack started to stallWhy the Current's league-leading missed chances may be the difference between hosting a playoff game & scrambling to stay aliveThe episode also goes beyond the match itself, with Cindy and Kristian reacting to the shock transfer of Gianna Paul to North Carolina Courage & what it says about the club's depth, planning, and long-term direction. They dig into the pressure on the front office, the constant turnover in the attack, & why the Current can't afford to keep losing pieces without replacing them.With a huge Friday night trip to San Diego Wave next, the stakes are clear: the Current need points now, not later.
The Kansas City Current just dropped a head-scratching Labor Day bombshell, & this episode breaks down why the club's silence around Vlatko Andonovski's accomplishments feels even louder than the news itself. Cindy, Coleman, & Kristian react to the shockingly brief release announcing Andonovski's departure from the sporting director role, then dig into the bigger questions the team did not answer: Who's actually in charge? What changed after a record-breaking stretch? And why does this move feel like a bigger collapse of trust than a simple staff change? You'll hear:-Why the wording of the press release raised more questions than it answered-How players like Michelle Cooper, Lo LaBonta, & Claire Hutton responded publicly-The confusion around the sporting director role, roster construction, and the Current's front-office structure-Whether ownership is building a team for long-term success or just chasing control-What this means for the locker room, the fanbase, & the future of the franchiseThe conversation also looks at the tension between the Current's on-field success & the off-field frustration now swirling around the club. Kristian lays out how stability under Andonovski helped fuel the team's rise, while Cindy & Coleman push on the bigger concern: fans can see when the story doesn't add up, & they're starting to ask the same questions as the media. Then the mood shifts to the pitch, where Kansas City's 2-1 road win over Bay FC gets its flowers. Izzy Rodriguez's stunning Olimpico & Rocky Rodriguez's late game-winner.Looking ahead, the crew previews a huge matchup with Orlando Pride at CPKC Stadium, where every point matters as Kansas City fights to stay in the playoff mix.
The Kansas City Current finally snap their summer slump, but this win comes with far more drama than the final score suggests. After a fast start, a stunning Croix Bethune strike, & a nervy second half, this episode breaks down why the 3-2 result over North Carolina felt equal parts relief & warning sign.Cindy, Kristian, & Coleman unpack the Current's first victory since July 29, including the tactical pressure that sparked Kansas City's best attacking stretches & the defensive cracks that nearly gave the game away. They also dig into the season-altering momentum swings, the impact of Gabby Robinson's injury, & why Lorena's late saves mattered just as much as the goals.You'll hear:How an own goal, a Bethune beauty, and Michelle Cooper's finish put Kansas City in control.Why the second half turned into a stress test for the back line.What went wrong on the North Carolina response and how Ashley Sanchez kept causing problems.The penalty controversy, the handball decision, & the set-piece issues that keep haunting KC.And why the Current's upcoming road trip to Bay FC feels like a must-win against familiar faces including Claire Hutton, Alex Pfeiffer, & Jordan Silkowitz.Kansas City gets the three points, but the larger question remains: is this the turning point, or just another reminder that the margin for error is shrinking fast?
After a frustrating 1-1 result against Seattle, Cindy, Coleman, & Kristian break down why the Kansas City Current keep leaving points on the table when it matters most. The conversation goes beyond the scoreline. They dig into the return of Lorena and Michelle Cooper, the ongoing struggle to replace Temwa Chawinga's game-breaking presence, and the tactical choices that continue to shrink Kansas City's attack. They also go hard on the set-piece issues that Seattle exposed again, including the own goal that came from another breakdown in the back line. You'll hear why Croix Bethune has become the most reliable threat in the attack, why Haley Hopkins on the wing remains a major tactical head-scratcher, and why the penalty decision at 1-1 raised bigger questions about confidence, leadership, and who should be stepping up when the pressure hits. Kristian and Coleman also weigh in on whether this season is a rebuild, a revealing year, or something even more complicated for the club's identity.Then the focus shifts to a massive home match against North Carolina. With both teams sitting near each other in the standings and the playoff race tightening, the crew lays out exactly what Kansas City has to fix, what they expect to see from Temwa Chawinga if she returns, and why this one already feels like a must-win.
Coleman and Cindy break down the 2-1 loss to Gotham FC, including Amelia White's record-tying strike, Croix Bethune's gorgeous through ball, and the set-piece breakdowns that swung the match. They also dig into the tactical questions around Kansas City's back line, why the current defensive approach keeps getting exposed, and whether the team can get back to the organized, dominant version fans have come to expect.Cindy also chats with Susie Rantz from Sounder at Heart to preview the match versus Seattle Reign FC. Thanks for listening!
The Kansas City Current had three points in its hands - then it turned into one. The first half looked right: fast start, lots of chances, and a goal. Then the second half happened, and it felt like they invited Houston to equalize. Debinha still made history - 83 NWSL goals, and a record that deserves flowers. But the bigger story is this: when Kansas City goes on the road, the system still looks shaky. And with Gotham up next, that feels like a huge test.
The Kansas City Current went 1-1-1 in their last 3 games, continuing the season's inconsistency. A loss at Boston Legacy, a 5-1 win vs. Racing Louisville, and a 1-1 draw against Angel City. Coleman, Cindy, and Kristian look back at all 3 matches, deep dive into the team performances, depth, and more! And why have the Current not made any major signings?
It's Cindy & Kristian for episode 14! In this episode: The Kansas City Current's unbeaten home record continued with a 2-2 draw against the San Diego Wave. Croix Bethune shined with a goal and assist! But the Current were again plagued with defensive mistakes & game management. Also, Temwa Chawinga is headed to WAFCON to represent Malawi. How will the Current adapt without her for 3-4 games?A look ahead to the Current's next 3 matches & more!
The Kansas City Current went 1-2 on the road over the last 3 weeks: Lost the Challenge Cup to Gotham, won in Denver, and lost to Orlando last Friday. Overall, the Current are 2-6 on the road so far for the regular season. YIKES! It's Cindy, Nancy, and Coleman for this episode to break down the last 3 weeks and the Current's away game struggles, roster updates, and more! Thanks for listening!
We're back! In this episode: A look back at the win vs. the Boston Legacy, a preview of the 2026 Challenge Cup against Gotham FC, expectations of the rest of the season for the KC Current, Michelle Cooper's versatility, and the Ally Sentnor trade.Thanks for listening!
The KC Current outlast the Portland Thorns & win 3-1 to prick them their third loss of the season & knock them off the top of the table. Are the Current back?!It's Coleman and Kristian for episode 11! Thanks for listening!
The Kansas City Current were on a three-game winning streak before losing to Angel City in a midweek game this week, pausing the question if the club was back to its winning ways.Chapters:•Introduction and Personal Adventures•Kansas City Current's Recent Performance•Home Advantage and Team Dynamics•Analyzing the Loss Against Angel City•Key Players and Tactical Adjustments•First Half Highlights and Equalizer•Second Half Developments and Missed Opportunities•Team Mentality and Performance Insights•Analyzing Key Moments and Missed Opportunities•Depth and Substitutions Impacting Game Dynamics•Upcoming Game: Kansas City vs. Portland•Score Predictions and Final ThoughtsThanks for listening!
Temwa Chawinga scored a hat trick in Kansas City's 3-0 win versus the Chicago Stars. Chawinga's hat trick became the first regular season hat trick in club history. The Current's win is their second in a row.It's Cindy & Kristian for this episode! Thanks for listening!
It's episode 8! The Kansas City Current finally won on the road with a 2-1 victory at the North Carolina Courage! Coleman returns & gives his thoughts on Kansas City's current form. Highlights of the win, second-half struggles, Temwa Chawinga's role, a look at the return to CPKC Stadium against Chicago, & more!
The Kansas City Current continue to struggle on the road. This time, losing 4-0 at the Washington Spirit. Cindy & Nancy chat about what is happening with the team from defending to midfield issues to team dynamics to coaching decisions & what changes may be needed. We also chat with Kansas City Current rookie Amelia White about her journey from college to professional soccer, her experiences in the NWSL so far, and her insights and game strategies as a forward.Thanks for listening!
The Kansas City Current earned a much-needed win & three points in their return to CPKC Stadium after a tough road trip, defeating the NWSL Champions, Gotham FC, 2-1. Cindy, Nancy, & Kristian break down the win, the return of Temwa Chawinga, Teal Rising Cup predictions, and look ahead to the game at Washington Spirit with André Carlile from The District Press and Hey Spirits.Thanks for listening!
The KC Current went 0-3 in the last three game on the road, losing at Chicago, Seattle, and Portland. The losing streak has everyone talking about what is happening to the 2025 NWSL Shield winners. It's Cindy, Kristian, & Nancy for this episode, to break down the losses & give their thoughts on the Current's play, hot takes (as usual), & more!Thanks for listening!
The Kansas City Current continued their success at CPKC Stadium, winning another home opener, their 3rd consecutive victory on opening day. While it took the Current 45 minutes to play like themselves again, they were able to start their 2026 campaign on a winning note, defeating Utah Royals FC, 2-1. Cindy, Coleman, Kristian, and Nancy recap the comeback win, breaking down and analyzing the big moments along the way. Also in this episode, Lesley Ryder from Gal Pal Sports joins The Teal to preview the Chicago Stars, Kansas City's opponent for the upcoming game.Thanks for listening!
It's official! We're in the season vibes of 2026. Cindy, Nancy, and Kristian preview the upcoming 2026 KC Current NWSL season. In this episode:-Around the league with KC and NWSL news-What players will have the most impact-What can we expect to see from new head coach Chris Armas-Season outlook-Game preview versus Utah Royals FCThanks for listening!
The Kansas City Current made big news last week by acquiring Croix Bethune from the Washington Spirit and trading Claire Hutton to Bay FC.
The Tea(L) returns for season six! Cindy & Coleman for this episode for a rundown of all of the latest news: new player signings and departures, the hiring of a new head coach, the preseason roster, the release of the 2026 NWSL schedule, and more! Thanks for listening!
We wrap up the 2025 season with final thoughts on the NWSL Championship, NWSL Awards, & celebrate the Current season with The Tealies! Thanks for listening!
The Kansas City Current season came to an end on Sunday, suffering defeat in the quarterfinals against Gotham FC at CPKC Stadium. Cindy, Coleman, Nancy, & Kristian cope and reflect on the disappointing end and discuss what went so wrong. Thanks for listening!
The Kansas City Current wrapped up the 2025 NWSL season with a 2-1 win vs. the San Diego Wave and head next to the quarterfinals to host Gotham FC. Coleman, Cindy, & Kristian recap the win and the results of Decision Day, look ahead to the playoffs, and more! Thanks for listening!
It's episode 30 with Nancy, Kristian, & Cindy! In this episode: The KC Current loss @ Houston & why we shouldn't worry, Temwa Chawinga's injury, looking ahead to Decision Day on Nov. 2 & the international break, & more!
The Kansas City Current cannot be stopped, defeating Gotham FC & reaching 62 points for the season, the most ever by a team in NWSL history. It's Coleman & Cindy to break down the win, preview Houston, & wonder if anyone can defeat the Current. Thanks for listening!
It's episode 28! The Tea(L) recorded in real time as the Kansas City Current faced Angel City FC in LA!
It's episode 27! Six days after winning the NWSL Shield, the Kansas City Current hosted the Chicago Stars to close out the month of September & showcased why they are the best team in the league, winning 4-1. It's Cindy & Nancy for this one, breaking down the game, looking ahead to Angel City, & more! Thanks for listening!
It's episode 26! The Kansas City Current win the NWSL Shield, becoming the fastest team in NWSL history to win it, with 5 games remaining. Cindy, Coleman, & Kristian recap the win vs. Seattle, look ahead to Chicago, & more!
The KC Current remain unbeaten for another week with their 8th straight shutout after a 0-0 draw versus the Washington Spirit. It's Cindy, Nancy, and Coleman for this episode to break down the draw, look ahead to the game vs. Seattle, and more hot takes, thoughts, and nonsense. Thanks for listening!
It's Coleman, Cindy, & Nancy for Episode 24! In this episode: Bay FC recap, NWSL standings, Washington Spirit preview, & more thoughts as the KC Current continue their winning streak. Thanks for listening!
Welcome to Episode 23! For this episode: The Kansas City Current become the first team to secure a spot in the NWSL playoffs after a 2-0 victory vs. the North Carolina Courage. We'll break down the win, look ahead to Bay FC, and share some thoughts on how significant clinching early means. Thanks for listening!
In this episode, the KC Current defeated the Portland Thorns 2-0, winning their 6th consecutive road game & extending their unbeaten streak to 10 games. Cindy & Kristian recap that win, look ahead to the return to CPKC Stadium this Saturday vs. the North Carolina Courage, & more. Thanks for listening!
Welcome to Episode 21! No delay to experience. Bum bum psh! For this episode: Loads to talk about on this past weekend's game including the 3.5 hour delay we experienced, & why the NWSL failed us all, & the 0-0 draw between the KC Current & Orlando & a look ahead to the game in Portland this weekend. Thanks for listening!
It's Coleman, Cindy, & Nancy for episode 20! In this episode: A recap of the 1-0 KC Current win at Utah Royals FC, Ally Sentnor's club debut, a preview of the return to CPKC Stadium as the Current host the Orlando Pride, & more!
The Kansas City Current remain in first place with a TEN POINT lead in the NWSL standings. Nancy, Kristian, and Coleman recap the road win over Racing Louisville and look ahead to next match away to Utah. We also talk the bigggg trade news, as KC acquired Ally Sentnor from Utah for a big fee. Thanks for listening!
WE'RE BACK! Cindy & Coleman recap the summer break news & happenings & look ahead to Racing Louisville as the NWSL returns this Friday for the second half of the season. Thanks for listening!
We are joined by our guest for this episode, Kansas City Current defender Izzy Rodriguez! We chat with Izzy about her career in Kansas City, her time with the national team, and go through some fun/fan questions.
The Kansas City Current are headed to the summer break as the top team in the NWSL after a 1-0 win against Angel City. It's Cindy, Kristian, and Coleman for episode 16 to recap the win, look ahead, & more!
The Kansas City Current returned to CPKC Stadium to host Racing Louisville and won 4-2. Coleman, Cindy, & Nancy recap the win, look ahead to the Angel City game, share some thoughts, & more! Thanks for listening!
It's Cindy & Coleman for episode 14 to break down, hype, and talk about the 4th consecutive win for the Current at Gotham, preview the upcoming game back at CPKC Stadium against Louisville, & more! Thanks for listening!
It's the episode where we catch up on the KC Current happenings of the past 2 weeks: the win at Chicago, the international break, Lo'eau LaBonta to the USWNT, the upcoming game at Gotham FC, & more!
The Kansas City Current finally defeated the Orlando Pride, winning 1-0. At what cost, though? Alana Cook, Debinha, & Temwa Chawinga left the game with injuries, oh my!It's Cindy, Coleman, Nancy, & Kristian for this one to break down the win, preview the upcoming game against the Chicago Stars, & more!
The KC Current returned to their winning ways, and we're here for it! In this episode with Nancy, Cindy, and Kristian: A recap of the 4-1 win vs. Bay FC, preview the big match at Orlando vs. the Pride (dun, dun, dun), & more! Thanks for listening!
It's Coleman, Cindy, & Kristian for episode 10 to recap the loss in Seattle, launch "Currently on Our Minds" to give some takes & thoughts, preview the return back to CPKC Stadium against Bay FC, & more!
The Kansas City Current traveled to Cary, NC & lost, ending the undefeated streak. It's Kristian, Cindy, Coleman, & Nancy for this episode to break down that 3-2 defeat, preview the next game in Seattle, & a Teal or No Teal!
It's all 4 hosts for this episode! Cindy, Kristian, Coleman, & Nancy talk the latest news (like Orlando losing, say what?!), recap the record-setting win, preview upcoming game at North Carolina Courage, Nancy tries Teal or No Teal, & more!
After a week off for the international break, the Kansas City Current headed to San Diego to face the Wave, winning 2-0. Cindy and Nancy talk the latest KC news, the win in San Diego, the upcoming match versus Houston, and more!
It's Coleman, Cindy, and Kristian for episode 6 to recap and break down the 3-0 win versus Utah Royals FC, look ahead to San Diego Wave FC, and learn some breaking news that were not so true. Thanks for listening!
Nancy is back! She joins Kristian and Cindy to recap the chaos of VAR and the win for the KC Current in Washington versus the Spirit, and a look ahead to Utah Royals FC as the Current return to CPKC Stadium.
In this episode:-THE NWSL IS BACK! -Thoughts on the Current's 3-1 victory over the Portland Thorns-Preview of next week's road match AT Washington Spirit-The return of TEAL or NO TEAL
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