Podcasts about fc kansas city

While the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has emerged as the best women's professional soccer league in the world, it took years to achieve that status, striving first for stability. Early successes, such as the fan support for the Portland Thorns and on-field performance of FC Kansas City, gave the nascent league showcase moments, players and teams. FC Kansas City rostered the likes of Becky Sauerbrunn and Lauren Holliday of US Women's National Team, and combined them with young talents like Erika Tymrak. Meanwhile, players like Leigh Ann Brown had significant professional experience in the then defunct WPS (Women's Professional Soccer), and made FC Kansas an even more formidable force. The team had the league's second-best record in year one, then won back-to-back championships in years two and three. Brown joined Founding Futbol to talk about her journey to the NWSL, how persistence landed her on the FC Kansas City roster, why she ultimately left the game after three successful season in the league, and so much more. Visit our website for more information: ⁠FoundingFutbol.com. Email us at kent@foundingfutbol.com Subscribe to Founding Futbol on your platform of choice. Host: Kent Malmros Guest: Leigh Ann Brown (Former NWSL Player) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Carlin and Sandra Herrera were live on YouTube to talk about all the latest in women's football. First up, Getting to Know: U20 USW YNT before their U20 Women's World Cup Semifinal matchup tonight against N. Korea. How did they get here? Who are the players to watch? Next, the "Countdown to Kansas City" segment continues with a look back at the 2014 NWSL Final between the Seattle Reign and now defunct FC Kansas City. And finally, ICYMI: News & Notes including Gotham FC receiving an invite to the White House and CONCACAF releasing their roadmap to 2029. Watch USWNT, NWSL and WSL games on P+" with a link to https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ Attacking Third is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Attacking Third team on Twitter: @AttackingThird, @LisaCarlin32, @SandHerrera_, @Darian_Jenks, and @CCupo. Visit the Attacking Third YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/attackingthird You can listen to Attacking Third on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Attacking Third podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every episode of season 2 is devoted to female voices within the game.Season 2: Tiffany Devonna Cameron (born 16 October 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward and at times as a midfielder for Spanish Liga F club Real Betis. Born in Canada to Jamaican parents, she plays for the Jamaican National womens Team. She previously played for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the German Bundesliga, F.C. Ramat HaSharon in the Israeli top-division Israeli First League and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the German Bundesliga as well as Seattle Reign FC and FC Kansas City in the National Women's Soccer League. She has also played for Apolon Limassol in the Cypriot First Division and represented Canada at under-17 and senior levels.Tiff has been there, done it and in the future will probably make the T shirt on a career thats had everything. She is so much more than soccer. Her honest and authentic account gives us a window on the professional world that you wont have heard before. Tiff shares amazing insight, talks about moving into new environments and collaborating with your coaches to get the best out of players. This is a must hear for every aspiring female players and coaches who want to be in the womens game all across the world.Exactly what the podcast was made for...enjoy.

Daniel Sperry from the KC Star joins Thad Bell from The Blue Testament to talk about the KC Current's first playoff win in Houston. A dramatic win in the 100th minute by an unlikely goal scorer. The downside was an injury to Claire Lavogez. Daniel and Thad break down who might fill in for Lavogez, or maybe how is a better way to ask the question. More Current conversation, some comparison with FC Kansas City and predictions for the OL Reign match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sporting KC is still hot. Unfortunately, they're still eliminated from the post season. But playing spoiler for the Seattle Sounders instantly becomes a highlight of the season. SKC only suffered one loss since July 30th, a heartbreaker in Austin after conceding two very late goals. They would have a very real chance to sneak into the playoffs this weekend against FC Dallas had they held on to all three points that night. That loss clearly stands out as a defining moment this season. What other tough results hurt you the most this season? Peter Vermes seemingly confirmed the departure of Khiry Shelton with his recent comments about getting a third striker. He also mentioned the ability to get another Designated Player. Does this have anything to do with the report on the possibility of a 4th DP spot? The recently released Yates report painted a pretty ugly picture for the NWSL, including sexual misconduct among a slew of other troubling findings. Have teams acted quickly enough in response? The former club, FC Kansas City, is mentioned in the report. The differences between clubs then, and the KC Current now, is astounding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brianne Reed is a Professional Soccer player currently playing overseas in Denmark and also is a member of the Dominican Republic National Team.  Collegiately, she played at Rutgers from 2012-2015 and helped them reach the Final Four in 2015.  Brianne talks about growing up in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, how she got into soccer, her club career highlights, and her great soccer and track & field career at Red Bank Catholic High School.  She discusses the recruiting process, why she chose Rutgers, the transition from high school to college soccer, and what it was like to play in 3 different conferences in 4 years.  Brianne details her great career at Rutgers, playing the important position of Center Back, getting to the NCAA Tournament all 4 years, and the run to the Final Four her Senior year in 2015.  She then talks about getting drafted into the NWSL in the 2016 Draft, her time playing with FC Kansas City, and her decision to go overseas to play.  Brianne explains her time in Sweden, the different style of soccer that is played, her current career in Denmark, how & why she decided to join the Dominican Republican National Team, and how she balances both.

Yael Averbuch West represented the United States as an International footballer during her 15 year playing career as well as playing in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) for teams such as; Washington Spirit and FC Kansas City. Yael also co-founded and is the executive director of the NWSL Players Association in America. Listen to how she struggled with the pressures of elite performance and the impact that it had on her career and life in general, which peels back the layers of what life is like as an elite athlete! Yael is also the founder of Techne Futbol, which is an app that has revolutioned the way kids across the world can improve their game. Click on the link below to listen and every episode: https://paulmcveigh.co.uk Follow , like and subscribe!

Many sports leagues were put on hiatus or delayed in 2020 and that included the NWSL. The women's professional soccer league was the first pro sports league to resume last June with the Challenge Cup where our latest guest Shea Groom put on a show. She tied the Challenge Cup lead for goals with three and was named MVP of the championship match as the Houston Dash secured the title. We talked with Groom about preparing for her second year with Houston, her career in the NWSL including winning a championship with her hometown club FC Kansas City. Plus she discusses her college days at Texas A & M, her experience with Team USA and what goals still lie ahead. We also talk about the mechanics of a header (her speciality), how she knew she could compete at a high level and her affinity for Shea Stadium. #WhatsGood

Amy Rodriguez has returned to Kansas City with the return of the NWSL. She spoke with Thad Bell about her time with the now disbanded FC Kansas City, as well as her excitement about being back with KC WOSO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a season ends, rosters take shape. So it’s been for the Royals, whose activity has picked up in the last week with the addition of pitcher Mike Minor and the non-tendering of several players, including third-baseman Maikel Franco and outfielder Bubba Starling. Beat writer Lynn Worthy speculates on who will, and won’t, be returning. Shaun Goodwin performs the same exercise for Sporting Kansas City. The club’s season ended with a heartbreaking loss in the MLS playoffs last week, and decisions on next season’s roster are happening now. That includes the future of captain Matt Besler. Will the longtime defender be back with the club next season? Also, Kansas City added to its menu of professional sports team with the return of women’s soccer. FC Kansas City spent five seasons here, winning two championships, before moving to Utah and returning. Story links: Mike Minor felt like he owed the Royals and GM Dayton Moore another try Sporting Kansas City’s season ends with 3-0 loss to Minnesota Women’s professional soccer is returning to Kansas City. Here are the details Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode I interview cat lover, sci-fi fantasy aficionado, 2x World Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist, Becky Sauerbrunn.  Y'all, no two ways about it, Becky is a baller. She is one of the most consistent players in the game of soccer. But, one of my favorite things about Becky is how she just straight up does her. She doesn't change who she is to fit in. She speaks her opinion, about sometimes difficult topics, And she stands up for others. She is one of those leaders who leads by example and treats everyone with respect. I think that's why she's admired so much by all of her teammates.  Becky was born in St Louis Missouri. She played basketball and volleyball, but always knew soccer was her number one love.  Becky played at the University of Virginia, then went to the pro level and currently represents the USWNT.  She has played professionally for the Washington Freedom, magicJack, DC United, Utah Royals FC, Roa IL, FC Kansas City, where she won't two NWSL championships. She is now a Portland Thorn, which is lovely because Portland is the place she calls home.  In the NWSL, she has earned the NWSL best 11 every single year and is a 4x defender of the year.  Becky is a regular call-up for the national team. Like I said, she is a  2x World Cup Champion and an Olympic gold medalist. She captained the team from 2016-2018 and is currently the president of USWNT Players Association. She is huge advocate for equal pay.   And I just want to reiterate she is a freakin' good human being.  In today's episode, Becky talks about -how, as an introvert, she has trained her whole life for this quarantine  -what sets national team players apart from other players (hint: not a lot)  -dealing with having a huge dream, but so much of it being out of your control -the story of a youth national team coach telling her she had no speed or presence, and how she turned those “weaknesses” into strengths  -why she named her cats Missy Elliott and Olive Oil -owning her nerdiness  -what it was like when she opened a letter from her idol, Ruth Bader Ginsburg  -her belief in aliens  And more!   Resources Register for Free Webinar      Mustard bath   Burrito Folding Technique     Follow Becky on instagram Follow Arrow Living on instagram Be the first to know when a new podcast or article drops, and receive other magical content HERE  A list of the 11 books that have had the biggest impact on my life as an athlete HERE

Whew, how are we doing this week, friends. Sandra and I have hit a little bit of a wall emotionally, which was why this conversation about FC Kansas City felt so cathartic. We talk greats of the game, wins, losses, regional rivals, collapse, and how stars rise and stars fall. The future is uncertain, the past is set, great things come and go. But we're still here to talk about it. We also (!!!) maybe (!!!) have an exciting announcement for our patrons tucked into this episode. Enjoy! Follow Southside Trap! Twitter | FB | IG - @southsidetrapod

Sarah Hagen a former professional footballer with Bayern Munich, FC Kansas City & the Orlando Pride. Sarah chats about her professional career, her time with the Women's National Team and how she overcame cancer while in high school.

In today's podcast, I interview the technical soccer goddess, Yael Averbuch.    I first knew of Yael from afar, as I watched her YouTube videos that she posted of her dribbling and juggling drills. And I was like ‘damnnnn this girl is a hard ass worker and she's got silky smooth touches that make me feel things.'    We recently got to know each other through a mutual friend and we bonded over the fact that we are both, what I like to call, “semi psycho obsessive human beings.” Or fully psycho, depending on who you're talking to. People who are obsessive about their dreams are my kind of people.    If you're one of those people, I know this episode will resonate. Come join the club.    Yael won two NCAA college cups with the North Carolina Tarheels. She has won three championships during her pro career with Sky Blue FC, Western New York flash, and FC Kansas City. She's also played overseas in Russia, Sweden, and Cyprus.    Yael has played for US at at every level of the youth national teams and represented the full team from 2007 to 2013.   In 2018, Yael was forced to step away from playing due to ulcerative colitis. Despite not currently being on the pitch, she is still heavily involved in the game. She is the executive director of the NWSL Players Association.  She is also the founder of Techne Futbol, a soccer training app that provides personal training for soccer players. I highly recommend checking the app out…like I said her touches make me feel things.   In our conversation, Yael talks about:  her addiction to being productive  how positive things done in excess, can go to far why she enjoys not being good at things  her process of mastery  the one thing she would do differently, if she could go back and redo her national team career again  the intimate details of her battle with ulcerative colitis and what this illness has taught her about herself   And more.    Resources: Yael's instagram Techen Futbol's instagram  ArrowLiving.com 

Utah Royals FC striker Amy Rodriguez suffered the lowest of lows two years ago, when she tore her ACL in her first game back from maternity leave with FC Kansas City. After slowly returning in 2018, A-Rod is back with a vengeance, scoring five goals in six matches to lead the Royals up the table in 2019.

Segment three with Becky Sauerbrunn. Becky answers a question from Jen Cooper (@MixxedZone & @KeeperNotes) comparing her experience captaining FC Kansas City in the NWSL's first season vs. the same experience being the captain of Utah Royals in the league's sixth season. Next, Becky reflects on the performance of her new club, Utah Royals, in their innagural season in the NWSL (match highlights/lowlights, trade for Christen Press to bolster offense). Sydney Peters asks Becky what she does to get away from the stress of being a professional soccer player. The segment wraps with Becky talking about what she has been reading, the Neflix show she is currently watching, her emotional reaction to the animated film Coco, her trip to Chile which included her quest for the "world's greatest mojito", and her latest video game addiction.

Segment three with Becky Sauerbrunn. Becky answers a question from Jen Cooper (@MixxedZone & @KeeperNotes) comparing her experience captaining FC Kansas City in the NWSL's first season vs. the same experience being the captain of Utah Royals in the league's sixth season. Next, Becky reflects on the performance of her new club, Utah Royals, in their innagural season in the NWSL (match highlights/lowlights, trade for Christen Press to bolster offense). Sydney Peters asks Becky what she does to get away from the stress of being a professional soccer player. The segment wraps with Becky talking about what she has been reading, the Neflix show she is currently watching, her emotional reaction to the animated film Coco, her trip to Chile which included her quest for the "world's greatest mojito", and her latest video game addiction.

It's crunch time in the NWSL season and Clifton Bush is joined by Sierra Taylor to preview the semi-final games and discuss which team they feel are best placed to go all the way. Clifton's special guest is former England women's national team assistant coach, David Gough (40.45) who was on the England staff that finished 3rd in the 2015 World Cup. David discusses his pathway and working with FC Kansas City in NWSL, University of Arkansas, and currently with Florida Elite Soccer Academy.

Even with the US out of the tournament, we can't wait for the World Cup to start this week — so we brought in FOX Soccer Digital Media Specialist/former FC Kansas City and WVU women's soccer standout Frances Silva to provide her thoughts on the tournament and have some fun with us. You can call us now at 304-627-1889 and leave us a voicemail. Keep an eye out for future call-in topics to keep the conversation going. Send us an email at phoningitinpodcast@gmail.com or tweet us @PhoningItInPod or talk to us on Facebook if you have any comments or anything you want us to talk about on the show. Download the episode and subscribe to our show on iTunes, Spotify or in the Google Play store. Be sure to rate and comment on the show and spread the word if you enjoy it!

0:00 - Pre-show9:03 - Harrisburg Islanders are now Penn FC12:00 - San Francisco Deltas Fold14:35 - Edmonton FC on hiatus15:50 - North Carolina FC leaves NASL for USL20:35 - Development vs Competition for USL24:20 - Las Vegas Lights 28:15 - Rochester Rhinos on hiatus31:00 - FC Kansas City moved to Salt Lake City37:25 - MLS Expansion Update57:15 - MLS Cup Final Preview1:10:15 - CONCACAF Nations Leagues 1:19:15 - Galati not seeking reelection (New Candidates)1:28:45 - Post-show

In the 88th episode of Keep Moving Forward, I interview Real Salt Lake City Women’s Professional Soccer player, Alexa Newfield.   “Everyone was once a rookie.” Entering into every situation knowing that everyone has to start somewhere and with the perspective that hard work is the only way to truly win, Alex Newfield continually sets herself up for success. Falling in love with the sport of the soccer at 4 years old and having that passion grow within her after being immersed in the culture at such a young age, Alexa thrived as a young athlete and was catapulted into the world of NCAA DI soccer at the University of North Carolina and then into the professional realm by being drafted right out of college by FC Kansas City. Though her pro journey is far from over, Alexa knows the fragility of the career she is in, recognizing that an injury could end her time on the field at any moment. Because of this, Alexa ensures that her athletic legacy will live on long after she is gone, as she has entrepreneurial aspirations to help athletes in need.   It was an honor to speak with her about her journey and I hope you enjoy my interview with Alexa Newfield.   For more on Alexa and her upcoming inaugural season with Real Salt Lake Women, follow Alexa on Twitter and her new club on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   If you guys enjoy Keep Moving Forward and want to tell me so, I would love for you to leave me a review on iTunes. And if you really like my show and would like for me to give you a shout out at the beginning of my next episode, you can donate as little as $1 to my podcast and become a loyal patron at Patreon.   Always remember, you can beat the odds and go the distance, if only you keep moving forward.

Before we take a break for the Holidays, Wes sat down with the Washington Spirit's Kassey Kallman. Kassey talked about growing up in the Kallman clan of intense athletes as well as her path to becoming a pro with FC Kansas City, then Boston Breakers, and now Washington Spirit. You should also go check out and buy The Complete Darkness 2017, a book recapping and digging through the 2017 Minnesota United FC season. Go to bylinepress.com.

JJ and Kieran return to talk about the big news in the NWSL with Real Salt Lake joining the league (name of women's team to be confirmed) in the place of FC Kansas City. We're joined by former Kansas City Star reporter Ashley Scoby to discuss the folding of FCKC. There's chat on the Women's Champions League, the latest on the situation with Denmark, and we also chat to Tom Marshall, a British journalist based in Mexico about the Liga MX Femenil (Mexican League).

Episode 7 of the Free Kicks Report series. USWNT & NWSL Player's Association President, Yael Averbuch, joins the show to talk about her career, the newly formed association, the NWSL, FC Kansas City, the new Salt Lake City franchise and her company Techne Futbol.Music this week comes from UK-based band Lower Loveday (https://soundcloud.com/hippo-campus). For more on the band, check out their website (https://www.lowerloveday.com/).Yael Averbuch - http://www.yaelaverbuch.com/Techne Futbol - http://www.technefutbol.com/?

JJ and Kieran discuss the managerial changes at Seattle Reign and FC Kansas City. They are review the latest Champions League matches, while both get a bit heated on the FA WSL application process for the new league next year. Finally, they look at the double header between the USWNT and Canada - Kieran has a moan about a long journey for Emily Sonnett.

Orlando City did not, to put it mildly, do well in Portlandia. Timber Joey was able to fire up his chainsaw thrice which is only a third of the number of Lions who finished the match on the pitch against the Portland Timbers. It was an ugly, brutal 3-0 loss that left nothing to feel good about and so...yay, we get to talk about it! On the other hand, we also get to talk about the Orlando Pride, who punched their ticket to the 2017 NWSL playoffs — not because of their 0-0 draw against the Portland Thorns, but because the Seattle Reign lost to FC Kansas City. So, yay, we get to talk about that! We also discuss OCB’s 2-1 win over the Charleston Battery and what that means for the young Lions, who got just a gem of a goal from Pierre Da Silva on Saturday. Friend of the PawedCast, Jake Catanese from The Bent Musket stops by to discuss tonight’s match-up between Orlando City and the New England Revolution, and the firing of Jay Heaps. Plus, we’ve also got our key match-ups and score predictions for both New England and Saturday’s FC Dallas match-up, as well as our #AskTMLPC mailbag (though we’re mail free this week). Here’s how No. 105 unfurled: 0:12- I’m sick this week but not as sick as I felt watching that performance at Portland. But we give you our Man of the Match anyway and discuss the Pride in the playoffs and OCB as well. 31:57- Jake Catanese tells us all about the Revolution and what they’ve gone through this season and it doesn’t sound any more fun to be a Revs fan right now than a Lions fan, to be honest. 57:52- The mailbag is empty so we give some brief thoughts on HBO’s The Deuce, which we’re both watching right now. Plus our key match-ups and score predictions for Wednesday and Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Rusert and Thad Bell discuss Sporting Kansas City's US Open Cup win, the Galaxy game and Sporting Kansas City's offense. We have some sound bites from Peter Vermes, Ilie Sanchez and Daniel Salloi as well. Also a little talk about the upcoming Vancouver game and cover the latest FC Kansas City, Swope Park and Kansas City Comets news also.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang is back to discuss the Fire’s 1-1 home draw against the New York Red Bulls, quickly touch on the Red Stars’ 0-0 result at FC Kansas City while questioning if the team is realizing its full potential, preview the weekend’s home game against D.C. United, and take a look at the MLS Playoffs race. Also, Nick commits an audio yellow card right from the opening whistle, the gang talks spicy about the post game comments and the play on the field, the gang wants to recruit the Swedish doctor of medical dark arts, Nick blows the gang’s mind with a D.C. United stat, and Rudy is willing to give Joao Meira bodily fluids. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Rudy Gomez, Joey T Producer: Nick Fedora TRT: 62:18

Yael Averbuch is a five year veteran of the National Women's Soccer League and has won two championship titles with FC Kansas City. On May 15, 2017, the UNC alumna helped coordinate the founding of the NWSL Players Association. The PA will cover all non-allocated players, as well as amateur players with NWSL affiliate teams. Averbuch joins Beyond the Game to talk through the timeline of the announcement, and the next steps of the NWSLPA. The mission of the NWSLPA reads as follows:  “We, the Non-Allocated Players of NWSL, vow to build on the opportunity that has been afforded to us, as well as work to achieve those goals that have not yet been attained. We honor the vision and progress of those who came before us...Pledge to work with the League and Allocated Players to advance continued improvements in women's soccer...Commit ourselves to doing all in our power for the betterment of our members so that we may best contribute to the common goal: a world-class product on the field, and to be role models and inspire the next generation off the field.” Show Notes: YaelAverbuch.com On the Road With F.C. Kansas City by Yael Averbuch TIME FOR CHANGE by Hope Solo Maddy Evans retires at 26   Music Credit: “Roy” by JBlanked  Horizon album

Cody and Thad get together in the studio to discuss all things soccer in Kansas City. First up is the U.S. win in the Gold Cup an how tthe Sporting KC players performed. Then the biggest news of the summer, the trade of Dom Dwyer to Orlando for a record setting amount of Garber bucks. Next on the agenda is who might replace Dwyer and the issues that are preventing bringing in certain players. Throw in some breakdown of the upcoming Chicago match, the Swope Park Rangers and even a little FC Kansas City to round out the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the moment many of you have waited for all season. Orlando City is set to take on Atlanta United for the first time ever and it’ll happen in back-to-back weeks, beginning Friday at Orlando City Stadium. The Lions will take on the Five Stripes in a battle for Southeast supremacy in a pair of matches that are vital for both in the Eastern Conference playoff race.  Eric Quintana of Dirty South Soccer and the Mouths of the South podcast returns for the first time since Episode 49 of the PawedCast to exchange a little banter and a bit of information ahead of Friday’s match. Penalty kick calls haven’t been kind to Orlando this year but last weekend things may have started to turn around. OCB got one late to draw the Tampa Bay Rowdies as the I-4 Derby visited Orlando City Stadium for the first time in a 1-1 draw. Then on Saturday, the Orlando Pride got a penalty instead of conceding one, in a 4-1 rout of FC Kansas City. We’ve got your breakdowns of these games plus the USMNT’s unconvincing finish to the Gold Cup group stage. Plus, Cyle Larin called up, billboard shenanigans, #AskTMLPC and more. The magic unfolded like this: 0:12- Dave and Michael break down OCB and the Pride from last weekend and neither of us was impressed with the USMNT. 29:59- Eric Quintana joins the party and provides the cheeky banter you’d expect (and want) from the Atlanta side. 47:34- #AskTMLPC and our key match-ups and predictions for Friday’s game. Got a question? Just tweet it to us @TheManeLand with the hashtag #AskTMLPC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From playing Zelda as a kid to binge-watching "Stranger Things" as a superstar for the U.S. Women's National Team and FC Kansas City, BECKY SAUERBRUNN loves all things sci-fi and fantasy. At 38:15, we break down her faves, from a love/hate relationship with "Ender's Game" to excitement for the "Ready Player One" movie to who she's rooting for on "Game of Thrones." Plus we go deep on when White Iverson met Real Iverson ... and it was awkward.

Jordan Small provides her thoughts and observations for the 2-3 loss against FC Kansas City on Saturday, May 27. Also, give a listen as she previews next week's game vs the Houston Dash. Visit SpiritCoverage.com for podcasts, videos, and write-ups. Follow us on Twitter @SpiritCoverage

Jordan Small provides her thoughts and observations for the 0-1 loss against FC Kansas City on Saturday, May 20. Also, give a listen as she talks about the play of Meggie Dougherty Howard and a preview of next week's game vs FC Kansas City. Visit SpiritCoverage.com for podcasts, videos, and write-ups. Follow us on Twitter @SpiritCoverage

Jordan Small provides her thoughts and observations for the 2-6 loss against the Seattle Reign on Saturday, May 13. Also, give a listen as she talks about the addition of Mallory Pugh and a preview of next week's game vs FC Kansas City. Visit SpiritCoverage.com for podcasts, videos, and write-ups. Follow us on Twitter @SpiritCoverage

Orlando City may not have won either of its games last week but we’re still feeling pretty OK about the season overall. We break down a “good” loss and a “throw-away” loss and give you our Man of the Match picks for both games. We’re more bullish on the Pride after a road draw against FC Kansas City that came soooo close to being a win. We also discuss Tommy Redding’s call-up to the U-20 national team for the FIFA U-20 World Cup and the World Cup qualifier that Orlando City Stadium will host. We’ve got a bit of a different kind of guest this week as mlssoccer.com writer Simon Veness joins us to tell us just what prompted him to write a book about Orlando City SC. He talks about his introduction to supporting his favorite soccer team and just how many hours of interviews his better half transcribed in the writing of “Defying Expectations,” as well as how you can get it. After a brief tangent to discuss beer and how we Americans like to celebrate other countries’ holidays, we’ve got your key match-ups and score predictions for Saturday’s match-up between Orlando City and Sporting Kansas City. Here’s how the show unfolded: 0:12- Orlando City fell twice on the road last week, but we’re not bent out of shape over it and we’ll tell you why. Plus, the Pride, Redding to the U-20 World Cup, USMNT coming to Orlando, and more. 47:43- Simon Veness hops aboard to discuss his upcoming book, what he learned while writing it, Phil and Kay Rawlins’ place in Orlando sports history, and more. 1:11:09- Our key match-ups and score predictions for Orlando City vs. Sporting Kansas City. We’ll be back next week as we recap OCSC-SKC and look ahead to two more games in a busy part of the Orlando City schedule, plus Pride-North Carolina, OCB-Cincinnati, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NWSL Season Preview looking at FC Kansas City

Joining Baxter and Simon on today's edition of 2 Up Front is FC Kansas City forward Shea Groom. Milwaukee Torrent head coach/owner Andy Davi stops by for an update on the 2017 season.

Joining Baxter and Simon on today's edition of 2 Up Front is FC Kansas City forward Shea Groom. Milwaukee Torrent head coach/owner Andy Davi stops by for an update on the 2017 season.

This week, The Coaching Journey Podcast is excited to welcome Vlatko Andonovski on the show! Vlatko is the current Head Coach of FC Kansas City in the NWSL. He has been a part of an FC KC side that won the NWSL Championship in 2014 and 2015, and he was also named the NWSL Coach of the Year in 2013. We have an excellent discussion focusing on Vlatko's experiences working with some of the best women's players in the world, as well as his coaching and development methodology, lessons he has learned, and the culture he has helped establish within FC Kansas City! Support the podcast and join our Patreon community by clicking here! Subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on the latest episode and please leave a rating and review! Follow us on Twitter: @TheCoachJourney Follow us on Facebook: The Coaching Journey Music: http://www.bensound.com

Simon Provan is off today, so Baxter Colburn solo-hosts. Joining the program is FC Kansas City midfielder Yael Averbuch, Backline Soccer's RJ Allen, and Sirius XM FC's Brian Dunseth.

Simon Provan is off today, so Baxter Colburn solo-hosts. Joining the program is FC Kansas City midfielder Yael Averbuch, Backline Soccer's RJ Allen, and Sirius XM FC's Brian Dunseth.

Lo’eau LaBonta is a pro soccer player currently playing for FC Kansas City in the NWSL. A recent Stanford alum, she discusses adjusting to the professional game, highlights of her life in Kansas City and Los Angeles, and preparing for life after soccer.

Joining the show today is Kristie Mewis of the Washington Spirit and Mandy Laddish of FC Kansas City. Simon is out getting surgery today, so Baxter holds down the fort.

Joining the show today is Kristie Mewis of the Washington Spirit and Mandy Laddish of FC Kansas City. Simon is out getting surgery today, so Baxter holds down the fort.

Baxter and Simon welcome in FC Kansas City player Yael Averbuch during the third segment on the show. The guys hit on MLS Playoff news, USMNT games and everything else that is going crazy in the soccer world.

Baxter and Simon welcome in FC Kansas City player Yael Averbuch during the third segment on the show. The guys hit on MLS Playoff news, USMNT games and everything else that is going crazy in the soccer world.

Yael Averbuch is a highly decorated midfielder for FC Kansas City, and has played for the U.S. at every level of the youth national teams in addition to having twenty six caps for the USWNT. Having recently finished the NWSL season with FC Kansas City, she dropped by to discuss her early beginnings, adapting to life in Los Angeles, her future plans, and some of the current happenings around the world of soccer.

St. Louis native, Defender on the US National Women’s team & FC Kansas City, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Champion Becky Sauerbrunn joins the show to discuss what she’s been doing lately, her soccer career, playing at Busch Stadium, the World Cups, the Rio Olympics and more.  Later, the guys wrap-up the show. See ya. To follow The post Oct. 08, 2016 – STL United Soccer Saturday – Segment 6 appeared first on insidestl.com.

St. Louis native, Defender on the US National Women’s team & FC Kansas City, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Champion Becky Sauerbrunn joins the show to discuss what she’s been doing lately, her soccer career, playing at Busch Stadium, the World Cups, the Rio Olympics and more.  Later, the guys wrap-up the show. See ya. To follow The post Oct. 08, 2016 – STL United Soccer Saturday – Segment 6 appeared first on insidestl.com.

A lot has happened since we last met, constant listeners. Orlando City has played twice, the Orlando Pride has finished their inaugural NWSL season, and Orlando City B has qualified for the USL playoffs in its first year. We're here to talk about all of that.  We're breaking down Orlando City's loss at D.C. United and draw at Toronto FC. The Lions didn't make it very easy for our Man of the Match selections, but we make them anyway. We put a bow on the Orlando Pride's first season and look forward to seeing what Tom Sermanni does with his roster in the off-season.  And we look back at Orlando City B's win at Bethlehem Steel -- a historic victory that put the young Lions in the USL playoffs in their inaugural year. Here to help us talk about that and the playoff match ahead is none other than Lewis Neal. The OCB captain, former MLS Lion, and part-time broadcaster talks about his big goal on Sunday, the team's struggles down the stretch without Tony Rocha and Mikey Ambrose, the upcoming match against New York Red Bulls II, and more. And of course we look ahead to the Montreal Impact this Sunday with our predictions for Orlando City's penultimate home match of the season. Here's how it broke down: 0:12- A look back at an ugly loss in DC, an unexpected and yet unsatisfying draw in Toronto, suspensions, the 4-4-2 diamond, the Pride's closing match against FC Kansas City, OCB's win, and more. 45:33- Lewis Neal joins us to give us the lowdown on the young Lions, what the playoff berth means to the club, Anthony Pulis' first season as a coach and Sunday's match at NYRBII. 1:00:56- Our key match-ups and score predictions for Orlando City vs. Montreal Impact. And that's a wrap! We'll be back to break down the Montreal game and look ahead to the final two games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a while, Bill and Austin are back to talk about Chicago's last game against FC Kansas City.

Technical difficulties aside, William and Austin are back to discuss their hopes for a successful Red Stars match against FC Kansas City before the Olympic Break.

Stanford alum and MLS Partnership Marketing Manager Shira Averbuch joins me to talk about her work with the MLS to advance the game for both men and women. She also happens to be the sister of FC Kansas City midfielder, Yael Averbuch.

Well, we've finally got a breather, of sorts, in the schedule, but that doesn't mean we're shorting you on the PawedCast magic. We're here to break down Orlando City's dramatic 2-2 draw on the road against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, including our picks for Man of the Match. We've also got plenty to say about Orlando Pride's loss at FC Kansas City, as well as Orlando City B's comeback win over Charlotte Independence. Without an MLS game this weekend, we instead talked (begrudgingly) about the injury that will keep Kaká out of Copa America. It's a darn shame he'll miss playing in his home stadium while representing his country, but injuries are a part of soccer and there's nothing fair about soccer.  Speaking of Copa America Centenario, we give you our predictions for who will hoist the trophy when this international tournament is all said and done. We are split, of course.  The only thing left is for you to listen to this wonderful piece of sonic bliss -- which runs a little over an hour! -- and for us to sign off saying "Savannah Bananas!" (You'll get it after you listen.) We did this all in one take this week, and quite honestly I was too tired to go back and do a rundown. But hey, no need to fast forward. It's all good! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thad is joined by Steve Brisendine of MLSSoccer.com and they discuss the last few matches, who is in form, what the team can and should do to get back to winning ways and the upcoming match in San Jose. Player rumors and MLS expansion might get some time as well. IF time permits, we will chat about Swope Park Rangers and FC Kansas City as well. We may have a chance to take questions via twitter and will answer the best we can.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Final preview of the last ten days and its the champions FC Kansas City. Dan Lauletta of Equalizer Soccer returns one more time as we round up our week of features.

Tonight, the XO Show has a very special guest, Yael Averbuch, midfielder for FC Kansas City of the NWSL and a member of the US Women's National Soccer Team. We'll also discuss Mets panic, Yankees, hockey playoffs, Kobe's last game, and the Warriors quest for 73 wins.

Thad Bell from TheBlueTestament is joined by Mike Kuhn of Downthebyline fame and Steve Brisendine, Sporting KC's beat writer for mlssoccer.com to discuss the latest news regarding Sporting Kansas City and the area.  First up we will discuss the Sporting KC win over the Seattle Sounders Sunday. Lots of rain, a red card and a 1-0 victory started the season off well for the boys in blue.  The most recent news, the official signing of Diego Rubio on loan to give some depth at center forward.  Next up we will chat about the upcoming match at Children's Mercy Park against Vancouver.  Another bit of news is Davy Arnaud's retirement and we will take a moment to discuss.  If there is time left we hope to give the latest news about the Missouri Comets, Swope Park Rangers and FC Kansas City as well  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kieran and JJ look ahead to the NWSL Championship Game between holders FC Kansas City and Seattle Reign. As well as their views, there are also interviews with Becca Moros of FCKC, and Bev Yanez of the Reign.

FC Kansas City and US Women's National Team veteran Yael Averbuch discusses the 2015 NWSL season. Yael's Blues are in the playoff's but not sure exactly where they will finish or who they face in the playoffs.  We will take a look at the growth of Women's soccer, how the NWSL is doing post World Cup and what the league can do to sustain and capatilize on that growth.  For those that do not know, Yael makes great training videos for young players (check out her youtube channel) so we also discuss youth soccer and get her opinions on developing players.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Shea Groom shares her experience playing sports through college and becoming a professional soccer player: Born and raised in Kansas City. Played many sports while growing up and discovered in high school her preference for soccer. Joined an elite traveling club team. Attended Texas A&M University after 10 college visits.

The fourth of our NWSL season previews features the champions, FC Kansas City. Kieran and JJ look at the impact of the team losing some key players for the World Cup, and also speak to the team's number one goalkeeper, Nicole Barnhart.

U.S. National Team star and FC Kansas City captain Becky Sauerbrunn discusses the upcoming qualifiers for the 2015 Women's World Cup. The U.S. will face Trinidad in Kansas City, Guatemala in Chicago and Haiti in DC before the finals in Philadelphia. FC Kansas City has three players on the squad.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Thad from The Blue Testament are joined by Mike from Down the Byline to review Sporitng Kansas City's domination of Chivas. Does this mean SKC is out of the slump?  Dom Dwyer is the new record holder for Sporting Kansas City single season scoring record. How far can he go? How does he compare to previous SKC legends?  Sporting KC hosts Saprissa in the second CCL match.  A quick roundup of other news, FC Kansas City, Missouri Comets and even a little college.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cody, Mike and Thad gather to talk about Sportng Kansas City and other soccer news around the area. A main topic is of course the four game losing streak and how does SKC recover. Defense, defense, defense... FC Kansas City loans and the Missouri Comets schedule are also analyzed along with other topics.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quick interview with FC Kansas City's head coach Vlatko Andonovski prior to his Blues facing Seattle in the NWSL playoffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thad and Ben get back together (Mike was unable to call in) to discuss the Sporting Kansas City loss at home to DC United. What went wrong? Who can we blame? Can we fix it and make Sporting Park the fortress everyone wants it to be? Can they rebound for Friday?  We also dicsuss the big win by FC Kansas City in the blistering heat to advance to the NWLS Championship game against Seattle and hear what we think of the post game controversy. To IV or not to IV, that is the question.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben, Cody and Thad review the Sporting Kansas City CCL match with Real Esteli, preview the top of the east contest between DC United and Sporting KC and we also take a look at FC Kansas City's playoff match with Portland.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike, Thad and Ben breakdown the Sporting Kansas City win over Toronto FC, the difference between the TFC and Vancouver games and the play of SKC's young keeper, Jon Kempin.  They give their thoughts on SKC.s CCL match at Real Esteli and what kind of lineup SKC will use.   They also take a look at FC Kansas City's match with Portland Thorns in the first round of the NWSL playoffs and discuss why U.S. Soccer would schedule a friendly just days before the playoffs.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to Ben, Mike and Thad discuss the Sporting Kansas City loss at Vancouver, the injury woes continueing for SKC but now at the goalkeeping position. We also cover Peterson Joseph, FC Kansas City and the MASL as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A chat with FC Kansas City and U.S. National Team striker Amy Rodriguez, or A-Rod as she is better known. Amy talks about being a mother, coming back to being a pro athlete, joining FC Kansas City, the season and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Thad Bell and Jeff Husted chat with Becky Sauerbrunn, FC Kansas City's captain and U.S. National Team regular. Becky talks about the game at Washington and the upcoming match with Seattle as well looking at FC Kansass City's season. Becky also talks about the upcoming World Cup Qualifier in Kansas City and her desire to play for another team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices